Finding himself unable, as it were, to depict the mental state of Sita, who got withered up and began to shudder at the sight of Ravana, the poet tries to portray her with the help of similes. Arrived in her presence, Ravana tries to win her.recitation: 00:00 - 04:03Translation: 04:08 - 09:17 

Sundarakanda Sarga 20, "Ravana talks to Seetha", Book 5 Canto 20

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