In a discourse on the Ramayana, Damal Sri Ramakrishnan and Srimati Perundevi pointed out that the untold miseries and pangs of separation suffered by the divine couple serve to instruct by example the basic truth that none can bypass the force of destiny that causes upheavals in the lives of individuals caught in worldly existence. Though Sita wondered why Lord Rama had not released her from captivity since she was well aware of His unmatched power in combat, she quickly resigned herself to her fate, exclaiming that some major sin of hers must have prevented her Lord's attempts to save her.

Humility and prowess coexist in Hanuman whose exemplary devotion to Lord Rama is inspirational. He displayed extraordinary valour, intelligence, strength, fearlessness and scholarship, as he initiated the process of the re-union of Lord Rama and Sita.

He brought forth glad tidings of Lord Rama's whereabouts to Sita who was languishing in captivity in Lanka.

When Sita took the signet ring of Lord Rama that Hanuman held in his hand, she became overwhelmed for this precious token seemed to take her to the very presence of Lord Rama. She was distressed to hear of Lord Rama's excessive grief caused by the separation. Unable to see Sita's plight, Hanuman offered to carry her on his back.

When Sita doubted his capacity to carry her because of his diminutive frame, Hanuman assumed a gigantic form. Sita acknowledged Hanuman's speed and brilliance, but still declined this offer as it would be proper only if Lord Rama vanquished Ravana and freed her.

To bring home the urgency and intensity of her anguish, Sita communicated her resolve to give up her life if Lord Rama did not hasten to save her. Sita then gave the Chudamani (head ornament) as a token that Lord Rama would easily recognise.

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