At last she
said: "My child, here is the jewel given by my mother at my wedding and fixed on my
forehead by the late Emperor. Take it and give it to my husband as a sign from me.
So saying she untied a knot at the corner of her sari, took out the divine jewel and
handed it to Hanumaan who received it with humble reverence. When Hanumaan had the
jewel in his hand, pride and joy filled his mind.
His heart was far away with Raama, Mentally he bad recalled Raama's presence and conveyed
the glad message of his discovery. Only his body now stayed in Lanka.
"Dear friend," said Seeta, "you must tell Raama all you have learnt here,
and it will be your good fortune to help him to achieve victory."
As Hanumaan was about to leave, Seeta spoke again: "Dear Hanumaan, convey my
affection to the Prince and also to king
Sugreeva and the other Vaanara leaders. Tell them from me that I implore them to give help
to Raama to save me from this sea of sorrow. You, more than anyone else, I hope ' will
encourage and show the way to the Prince in all matters." |
