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Sitaji had to enter a burning fire but she was still not disturbed
because in her mind burning of the body did not hold as much
importance as the fulfillment of her husband’s desire.

Courageous and loyal Sita thus entered the fire. As soon as
she stepped inside, the 300 land deep pit of fire transformed
into a lake. Imagine how pure must Sitaji’s character be !

The pit of fire turned into a lake and Sitaji was seated on a
golden lotus in the centre. The water from the lake started
overflowing so much so that the people who were seated on
all 4 sides to witness the event feared that the water would
drown them. Hence they were confused but had no direction
to go because there was water everywhere.

When they had nowhere to go, they realized that Sita
possessed miraculous powers because of which the fire turned
into water. Hence they called out to her for rescue. All the
people started screaming, “O Goddess, Save us ! Save us !”

Here, imagine what would you do if you were in place of Sita.
Sita did not think that, “These people are mean and cunning.
They did not hesistate in criticizing me, they accused me of
impurity and disloyalty towards my husband. Now they have
no option but to die. I am not harming them. Their own sins
are harming them. What can I do in this case ?” No. Sitaji
did not possess such a tough and cruel attitude. She was not
stone-hearted. She was compassionate and sympathized with
the people who were frightened with the thought of drowning
in water.

She immediately spread her hands on the water overflowing
on both sides with the resolution that, “May the water tide
recede because of the impact of my purity and chastity.” To
everyone’s surprise, the water immediately receded. The water
which had taken a terrible form pacified.

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