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The Search for Sita
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Ravan deprived me of my power of flying through the sky. I fell headlong on Kambudweep; and Ravan sped away towards Lanka with Sita in his Pushpak. Since then I have been staying here. Oh you mighty hero ! Only you can save me.”
Sugriv embraced Ratnajati; and said;
"Dear Ratnajati! You have done me a great service in giving me news about Sita. In fact, I have been carrying out the im-. possible task of searching for her; and you have given me some useful information. Now, follow me without a moment's delay.
ke you to the holy presence of Shri Ram. He will be greatly delighted to hear this news about Sita. At onces geti into my airship. You yourself give him this news about He will be happy to rear this news since this will help him to: carry out the search.
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Sugriv, the king of Vanaras and Ratnajati landed in the gardens outside the city of Kishkindha. Both approached Shri Ram and bowed to him respectfully.
"Oh Lord, by the efficacy of your blessings my search for Sita has met with some success. I have been able to get some information about Sita."
"Really? Sugriy! Have you really got some news about Sita ?” and Shri Ram stood up at once.
Holding Sugriv's hands in his hands, he said in an agitated voice.
"Please tell me Sugriy! Where is my dear Sita ? Tell me at once. Where is she? How is she ? And which wicked fellow has abducted her -"
"Oh Lord of compassion! My friend, Ratnajati will tell you all about Sita." As soon as the king of Vanars gave a sign, Ratnajati sat near Shri Ram in great politeness. He touched the feet of Shri Ram with devotion and narrated the entire story. Lakshman, with concentration heard every word of Ratnajati and understood it. He felt greatly relieved to hear the news about Sita.
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