SEETA IN THE ASOKA PARK

With all his retinue, he entered the palace park, accompanied by scented torches and the royal umbrella, surrounded by maidens, covered all over with brilliant ornaments and clad in spotless white clothes. Raavana appeared charming like another Manmatha.

As the procession entered the gate, Hanumaan could hear the noise of the crowd and the tinkling of women's anklets. Soon he saw the Raakshasa king approaching. At once Hanumaan hid himself more effectively than before among thick leaves.

As Raavana came towards Seeta, his strength and splendour were wonderful to behold. At this sight Seeta's body shrank and trembled like a plantain tree in a storm.

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