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Leaving Vibhishan in the temple, Hanuman returned to Ravana's palace. It took him no time to locate the Ashoka tree. He saw Sita in very low spirits and a miserable state as described by Vibhishan. All of a sudden, the she-demons became alert as their was a great noise of drum-beating and running of horses. Hanuman concealed himself in the branches and leaves of the tree he was sitting in.
That was the signal of Ravana's arrival in the garden. He came straight to Sita and said, "I have come again to make you understand that you should agree to my proposal. This is the only way left for you."
When Ravana had finished, Sita said, "You are a demon and shall always remain a demon. You are not aware of what is going to happen. You are doomed to die at Lord Rama's hand soon.
Ravana was furious at Sita's bitter rebukes to him. He once again ordered the demon guards to bring her round by hook or by crook. Then he left the place.
When Sita was left alone, she began to cry bitterly. Hanuman could not wait anymore. He spoke from within the hiding place up in the tree, "Mother! I am Hanuman and have come to you as a messenger of Lord Rama."
As soon as Sita heard Rama's name, her face bloomed like a flower of morning. Hanuman jumped down. When Sita saw him, she was perplexed.
Hanuman at once understood what in Sita's mind was. He was sure that Sita did not believe him.
Then he increased his body. Sita had no doubt anymore that Hanuman was not a demon and had been sent by Rama. She was happy. Hanuman said to her, "This is the ring my Lord has given me to show to you so that you are consoled." Hanuman assured Sita that Lord Rama would soon kill Ravana.
Sita's joy knew no bounds at what Hanuman had said. She said to Hanuman, "You are a true devotee of Rama. Tell him that he should come and save me from the demon. So far as these trees are concerned, they belong to Ravan. Very strong and armed demons are there to guard these trees. Take care of yourself. Rama will protect you from all evils. Now, enjoy these fruits to your heart's content."
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