RAAVANA'S SOLICITATION

Like a rabbit antagonising a wild elephant you have incurred the wrath of Raama. O wretch, who stole me in his absence, are you not ashamed? Your destruction is certain. Your evil fate has driven you to this act. And yet you are the brother of Kubera; you are famous as a warrior; you are the master of a complete four-limbed army. Why should you do this mean deed in this mean way?"

Raavana's eyes rolled in anger and he looked fiercely at Seeta, hissing like a snake.  Seeing his mounting anger, one of his young wives, Dhaanyamaali walked up to his side and, embracing him, said:

"King! Why do you vex yourself over this mean human creature who does not seem to care for you? She has not the good for tune to be your wife: that is all. And what is there so attractive about her? Why do you waste your thoughts on this puny creature? Come away. Let us enjoy ourselves."

She drew him away affectionately and the Raakshasa went with her, laughing.

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