"The voice we heard was not his. It is a Raakshasa's trick. Do not be
deceived and grieve for nothing. My brother has posted me here to watch over you. Do not
ask me to leave you alone and go. I cannot disobey my brother. Since we slew the
Raakshasas of Janasthaana, their people are trying to avenge themselves in various ways.
We should not be misled by their false forms and voices. It was not Raama's cry for help.
You need not be afraid in the least."
But Seeta's fear grew to a frenzy and with
eyes red with anger she uttered terrible words: "Taking advantage of what you call
your brother's command, you stand unmoved by his cry of anguish and are prepared to let
him perish! Oh, how completely have you been deceiving us, Raama and me, all these years!
Base, wicked, selfish wretch calling yourself brother! O, you false friend, do you rejoice
that Raama is in dire peril? I now see why you followed us into the forest. |
