THE SEARCH IN LANKA

"But, then, was Sampaati wrong in saying that Seeta was in Lanka? Or has she been killed by the Raakshasa since Sampaati sighted her in this island? She might well have been devoured by the Raakshasis. Nothing is clear, everything is enveloped in doubt. What shall I do?"

Thus was Hanumaan lost in anxiety and thought. Just then his eyes lighted on what he had so far left unexplored-a park attached to a shrine and surrounded by high walls. "Oh, here is a park, I have not seen or searched so far. Here surely I shall find Seeta."

With these words as the son of Vaayu meditated on Raama, hope sprang within his breast. The secluded park was well protected by high walls. "Yes, Seeta must be here," he said to him self. Again he bowed to the gods. He jumped up and sat on the wall of the Asoka Vana and surveyed the beautiful park.

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