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JAIN RAMAYAN
He was agitated by his separation from Tara and that problem is solved but the problem relating to Sita is not solved."
"Shall I remind Sugriva of his promise,” Lakshman looked towards Shri Ram.
“Yes of course! He has to be reminded of it."
And Lakshman set off armed towards Sugriva's palace. The door-keepers stood aside fearfully. The attendants were frightened by Lakshman's boiling anger. The attendants went to the harem and conveyed the news of Lakshman's arrival to Sugriy. At once, Sugriv came and saluted Lakshman. He was shuddering with fear. His face had grown pale. He could not look at Lakshman on account of a deep sense of shame.
"Oh you Vanar! Are you not yet satisfied with your sensual enjoyments? Have you forgotten your promise ? My lord Shri Ram is plunged in grief and here you are los ments !”
“Dear son of Sumitra ! Kindly forgive me. I forgot my duty and such a thing will not happen again.” Sugriv was full of repentance.
“Forgiveness? What for? Until we can find out the whereabouts of Sita..."
"I will at once set about searching for Sita."
"If you do not do so you will share the fate of Sahasagati. Then even Shri Ram cannot save your life.”
"My Lord ! Kindly forgive me. I cannot forget the help Shri Ram and you bestowed upon me. From today onwards, I will carry out the duty of searching for Sita.” Then, Sugriv followed Lakshman to the garden and sought Shri Ram's forgiveness also.
Bhamandal also was in great anguish on account of Sita's abduction. He came to Shri Ram.
Viradh also came with a large army to help Shri Ram.
Sugriv sent his officials in all directions to search for Sita. Sugriv's officials went to every town and city and to every kingdom around. Sugriv himself set off in search of Sita.
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