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दृष्ट्वा दयितया साकं रहीभूतं दशाननम् । |
55. Having seen Ravana, who had retired in privacy with his beloved, the son of Vayu whose mind was grieved that Sita is not here went out.
56. Then, without disturbing the (sleeping) demons, he ascended the rampart, and did not entice them to fight though he was strong enough to do so, since he was anxious for a glimpse of Sita.
57. He pondered , How may annihilate the grief of Rama ? Or, how shall I generate the best joy in Sita ?
58. After having seen the beloved (wife) of Rama, I shall cause the demons to flee. But any strong action before seeing her would be destructive of the ( intended ) purpose."
59. (While) thinking thus, he perceived nearby an Asoka grove filling the heaven with (its) lofty gardens studded with bunches of flowers.
