Though of knowledge and dispassion of a sage,

Hanuman still could fly into a rage.

Like when friends of Ravana he battered,

And fiery tail across Lanka scattered.

Towards leaders’ palaces devastation steered,

That world coming to end the residents feared.

Because of offense against Rama’s wife to dare,

Hanuman through Ravana’s city to tear.

That his fiery tail was now cool,

Knew she was responsible, Hanuman no fool.

After image of him paraded to take,

Amazing transformation she did make.

No pain his size then decreased,

From shackles Hanuman released.

With fiery tail jumping up and down,

Hanuman burned Lanka to the ground.

At Hanuman’s image her wounded heart to sink,

How to help him immediately to think.

On her favor with demigods she drew,

That they must listen to her she knew.

"Let the fire feel like ice," she prayed,

As her request, devas dutifully obeyed.

As Sita’s prayers never to fail,

No more pain from a fiery tail.

Because Brahma weapon never to fail,

Hanuman bound and fire on his tail.

With all good sense long since departed,

At Ravana’s command parade was started.

Hanuman with burning tail to show,

That he was conquered others to know.

But fire on tail just what Hanuman needed,

To burn down Lanka soon he proceeded.

At Vibhishana’s devotion got a look,

Impression of his character Hanuman took.

When ravishing fire later on all scared,

Palace of pious Vibhishana was spared.

Assessment of his character he made,

Handy later when Ravana farewell he bade.

Because Hanuman gave the okay,

With Rama’s camp Vibhishana could stay.

Enemy demons easily could kill,

But deference to Brahma shown still.

When great weapons towards him brought,

Hanuman allowed himself to be caught.

Fiends thought that ropes were strong,

But Hanuman not to be trapped for long.

Object of humiliation in assembly made,

Carefully watching, with him information stayed.

Before from Lanka departed,

Hostilities with Rakshasas started.

Weapons from enemies at him flew,

Uprooted trees at them he threw.

Beautiful with blood on his breast,

Great fun for Rama’s servant the best.

Though in attitude always humble,

Against enemies not afraid to rumble.

Before leaving Lanka site,

Hanuman spoiling for a fight.

Before taking action so bold,

Of army of monkeys he told.

Less capable first go to feel,

Then returns with full army real.

For Hanuman certainly not true,

But find full humility in him will you.

“Rama will come here just see,

For proof look at ring He gave to me.

He who to brothers righteousness taught,

In separation from you is now distraught.

Massive monkey army on His side,

Soon as victorious Rama to preside.

Many warriors more valiant than me,

So from Ravana’s clutches you to be free.”

Though making offer with utmost care,

Still insults Hanuman had to bear.

Since proposed to take her on his back,

Sita said that intelligence he lacked.

Time for ego guarding not now,

Sita looking only to protect her vow.

Real love means you don’t mind what they say,

So Hanuman dear to Sita still to this day.