THE END

Hanumaan looked at the raakshasi women who had guarded Seeta and turning to Seeta said: "I wish to slay these cruel women who troubled you. Do give me leave!"

"No, my son," she answered. "Who in the world is blame less? It is the part of noble souls to be compassionate towards all-sinners as well as good people."

These words of Seeta are treasured like nectar by generations of pious men. The worst of sinners, clinging to the golden feet of the Mother, can gain forgiveness.

"These Raakshasis," she continued ' "but carried out their master's orders. How are they to blame? Their king is dead and has paid for his crime. It is unjust to punish these Raakshasis now."

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