Rama's Gratitude and Resolve

Rama hugged Hanuman and said, "You have accomplished the impossible. You have crossed the ocean and entered Lanka, which even the gods wouldn't dare to do. By finding Sita and speaking to her, you have given me a ray of hope. I have nothing to repay you for this great accomplishment, but I will be eternally grateful to you."

Hanuman considered himself blessed for completing this task given by his Lord. After this, Rama stood under a tree and began thinking about Sita. Based on Hanuman's words, the image of a helpless Sita emerged in Rama's mind. She was sitting alone beneath a tree. Rama was astonished at how Sita was staying alive, bearing the cold, heat, and harassment of frightening demonesses.

Many apprehensions arose in Rama's mind. On one side were the horrible demonesses and the lovely Sita on the other. She was likely facing various forms of torture and insults. How would Sita defend herself if a deadly demoness attacked her? These thoughts distracted Rama. Sita was helplessly enduring her time on the other side of the sea in Ravana's Lanka.

He then began formulating a plan to defeat Ravana. He thought about how to free Sita from Ravana's captivity. He pondered how the monkey army could cross the gigantic ocean. What would happen if Ravana and his army were not defeated within a month? What would happen to Sita a month from now? He began thinking about the monkey army's strength and gallantry and recalled the teachings of Maharshi Vishwamitra. Infused with self-confidence and hope, he stopped mourning and vowed to perform his duty. Slowly but surely, Rama's countenance began to bloom, just like lotuses in a lake bloom upon being touched by sunlight early in the morning.