SEETA'S JOY

Having said this is went to his high tower and himself surveyed the enemy's strength. His ministers and officers were with him.

Those who bad gone out to reconnoitre described at length the Vaanara chiefs and the army behind them. They recounted the strength of that huge army of bears and monkeys gathered together from the far-flung forests, mountains and river-valleys of the world.

They spoke of their physical strength and courage, their firm devotion to Raama, their unity and eagerness to slay the Raakshasas. All those that had gone confirmed this.   "Look!" one of them said. "That majestic and graceful youth with matted locks and bow in hand is Raama. See how he looks round him with eyes of love and command and how his glances seem to brighten the quarters and to fill all with devotion and confidence.

The mighty armed warrior near him is his brother Lakshmana, a peerless bowman and Raama's second soul. And look! Next to him is Sugreeva, wearing Vaali's garland. He is the equal of Vaali himself. There, next to him you see Vibheeshana, your brother. It is not easy to vanquish such warriors. Consider well and take all Steps necessary for victory in such a situation."

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