Chapter: 34 Hanuman’s Narration of Rāma [Though initially Sītā becomes glad on seeing Hanuman, she gets confused when he starts going near her and decides that he is only Rāvaṇa. Slowly by his actions and sweet words, Hanuman tries to dispel this misunderstanding.] Hearing her words, which are steeped in sadness after sadness that monkey chief Hanuman, gave the following

Chapter: 35 Hanuman’s Description of Rāma [To convince Sītā, Hanuman described in detail about Rāma and also told her the story of the meeting of Rāma with Sugrīva as well as killing of Bali and consequent successful search for her. Sītā is at last convinced that he indeed is Hanuman.] Once she heard about the story of Rāma from Hanuman,

Chapter: 36 Hanuman’s Ring Presentation [To prove his bona fide, Hanuman presents the royal ring of Rāma to Sītā. She is convinced by this memento. She then realizes her mistake and praises Hanuman. She sounds hopeful about her being saved by Rāma; She is also perplexed because Rāma does not appear to save her. Hanuman tries to dispel her misunderstanding

Chapter: 37 Hanuman’s Huge Form [When Hanuman sees that Sītā is miserable, he offers to carry her on his back immediately to the presence of Rāma. Sītā refuses to believe him because he is too small and would not be capable of doing it. Hanuman then shows her very big form. She is wonder struck by his strength but tells

Chapter: 38 Sītā’s Chūḍa maṇi Giving [Hanuman appreciates Sītā for her noble words. She then tells him about the story of a crow attacking her and how Rāma sent a Durbā grass with mantra of Brahmāstra to kill him. She wonders why he is not doing it now. She gives her Chūḍa maṇi [Golden brooch worn in the head by

Chapter: 39 Hanuman’s Consolation of Sītā [Sītā tells him about her complete faith in him. She is also heart broken and Hanuman consoles her. She wonders how other monkeys and Rāma would cross the ocean. Hanuman consoles her.] After giving the ornament to Hanuman, Sītā told the following, "This is a proof which is well known to Rāma." 1 "As

Chapter: 40 Sītā’s Giving Leave to Hanuman [As Hanuman prepares to go, Sītā becomes further sad, tells him about one more incident which happened between her and Rāma and breaks down. Hanuman further consoles her and is given leave to go by Sītā.] That Sītā who is like a divine maiden, after hearing that great ones words, told the following

Chapter: 41 Aśoka Forest Destruction [Hanuman decides that having come to Lanka, he should gather about the strength and weaknesses of the enemy before going from there. This would mean attracting Rāvaṇa to send his powerful troops at him. With this end in view, he destroys the Aśoka forest.] Thus praised by Sītā and worshipped and respected by her that

Chapter: 42 Hanuman’s Destruction of Kinkaras [Rākṣasīs enquire with Sītā about Hanuman but she refuses to tell anything about him. They then inform Rāvaṇa, who sends the eighty thousand strong army of Kinkaras. Hanuman kills them all with an iron rod. Rāvaṇa then sends the son of Prahastha to catch Hanuman.] Then because of the loud shrieking of birds and