सर्गः ४४
In which Rāvaṇa seizing Lakṣmaṇa absence nears Sītā as robed mendicant with staff and waterpot, and extols her beauty while she welcomes him as honored guest
Lakṣmaṇa leaves Sītā to seek Rāma — Rāvaṇa seizes interval wearing mendicant garb — Trees winds and Gōdāvarī still before Rāvaṇa — Rāvaṇa praises lotus-eyed Sītā in silk — Rāvaṇa asks lineage purpose and fearlessness alone — Sītā offers seat water and forest food — Rāvaṇa fixes mind on seizing Sītā — Sītā watches forest awaiting Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa