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The Last night at Lanka
"The joy and jubilation of the people of Ayodhya would be boundless."
"Moreover they would be eager to see Vibhishan, the king of Lanka, Sugriv, the Vanara king, Hanuman, the mighty, Bhamandal, the brave and others."
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Sita was lost in sweet reveries regarding Ayodhya and the prospect of their visiting Ayodhya. Generally past experiences fascinate human beings and human beings also take delight in reminiscences. In fact, they even take delight in remembering their past unhappy experiences because this very past was once the present and in it they would have faced many unhappy experiences and agitations. Therefore, they feel a little relieved and even cheered by such reminiscences. In the same manner, human beings in their present adversity think of the prospect of a future time of happiness. These reminiscences and these contemplations of the future may not last long; may be transient and fleeting. Yet they constitute an essential part of human psychology. If the contemplations or reminiscences last longer or if they relate to unhappy events or sad aspects, they bring about distress and anguish."
"And, yes. Narad must have informed the mothers also of this matter: "Sita has undergone a great change during these years." As they thought of this, Sita's white and bright face became flushed and red and soft smiles appeared on Shri Ram's face.
"Really, when our mothers Aparajita and Sumitra see their new daughters-in-law, they will be greatly delighted." Sita said in a soft and tender voice.
Shri Ram was silent for a while and said:
"But dear Sita! They will also ask you countless questions about your abduction by Ravan and about the adversities you experienced in the forests and in Lanka."
"Our mothers will also ask you to tell them how Ravan was killed in the battle-field."
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