CLOSELY GUARDED

As Raavana went on speaking thus, tears flowed from Seeta's eyes. She covered her face with the end of her sari as she did not want her enemies too think that she was afraid.

Raavana begged and importuned her: "Do not be shy. There is nothing wrong in accepting me, nothing to be ashamed of. It is laid down that one should accept the gifts of God. O beautiful one! I bow my head at your feet and beg you for your grace. I am your slave. Forgetting my greatness and power, I thus beg for your favour. Never in my life have I bowed in this way before anyone,"

He really thought he could persuade her and gain her affection.

If one's mind is clear, one can courageously face any situation. In spite of her grief, therefore, Seeta spoke boldly to the Raakshasa. She placed a little bit of grass between Raavana and herself before answering him.

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