THE SOORPANAKHA EPISODE

The lords of this region, Khara and Dooshana, are also my brothers. They too are mighty men-at arms and wield great authority in these regions. But I am not subject to their control, but am a free person-free to do what I like and please myself. Everybody in this forest is, as a matter of fact, afraid of me." She said this to strengthen her wooing position.

"The moment I set eyes on you", she continued, "I fell in love with you. You are now my husband. Why do you wander around with this midget of a woman'! I am the mate worthy of you. Come with me. Let us wander at will through the forest. I can take what shape I please. Do not mind this girl of yours. I shall cat her up in a trice and dispose of her. Do not hesitate."

Under the influence of lust, she thought in the manner of her race and prated thus.  All this amazed and amused Raama. He smiled and said: "Oh beautiful one! Your desire for me will end in trouble for you. My wife is here with me.

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