SEETA'S JOY

Raavana's presence was necessary to keep up the sorcerer's illusion. So, when he left the place, the, apparition of Raama's head vanished like smoke. Sarama, who was a lady of the royal house hold posted as a companion of Seeta, consoled her explaining the illusion. She said: "No one has killed Raama.

He has reached Lanka at the head of a great army. They have built a wonderful causeway across the sea and are all over Lanka like a submerging sea. The Raakshasas are panic-stricken. Raavana is only trying to deceive you through sorcery."

Sarama went on to inform Seeta: "Several ministers advised Raavana to restore you and save himself by unconditional sub mission. But he would not listen to them. 'I may perish in battle,' he said, 'but I will not bow, a suppliant before Raama. I shall never return Seeta and sue for peace.' Holy lady! No harm can come to you, Raama will surely triumph and this wicked one will perish."

Even as Sarama was speaking, the noise of the drums and trumpets sounded by the Vaanara army reached Seeta's ears and filled her with joy. She knew that Raavana's end was near. The Raakshasas in Lanka heard the same noise and trembled in fear.

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