Sītā had been aware of Hanumān's plight and prayed to the god of Fire not to allow him to suffer. Hanumān too had repented of his rashness in setting fire to the entire city in case it had harmed Sītā, but had realised that her innocence would protect her. He sought her out once more in theaśoka grove and told her that Rāma would be bringing his army of monkeys and bears to secure her release, while she wished him well in his return journey. Hanumān here has climbed to the top of Mount Ariṣṭa, its inhabitants crushed under his great weight, and prepares to jump back across the ocean. He sails through the clouds with apsarases and gandharvas (heavenly beings) showering him with flowers and garlanding him.
Ramayana.
Udaipur, c.1653
Language: Sanskrit
Source/Shelfmark: I.O. SAN 3621, f.10