Ravana's deception threatens Sita's safety from "summary" of The Ramayana: Kishkindhā kāndam. 1891 by Vālmīki
Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka, had his sights set on Sita, the virtuous wife of Prince Rama. With a devious plan in mind, Ravana approached Sita in the guise of a holy man, seeking alms. Sita, unaware of Ravana's true identity, innocently stepped out of the safety of her home to offer him food and drink. As Sita handed the disguised Ravana some food, he revealed his true form and forcefully abducted her, flying back to Lanka in his flying chariot. Sita, now a captive in Ravana's palace, was surrounded by demonesses who taunted her and tried to break her spirit. Despite her dire situation, Sita remained steadfast in her devotion to Rama, refusing to betray her husband even under d...
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