Stortelling for week 4: Sita

Sita

There once was a beautiful maiden named Sita. One day while wandering in a forest, Sita ran into Rama. Rama was hunting. Sita instantly fell in love with him. Rama was everything she would ever want. He was strong, noble, and loyal. For Rama it was kind love at first. He fell in love with Sita’s beauty. Rama and Sita were set to wed the next week.

Rama was not the only man who had his eye on Sita but also Ravana. Ravana had been eyeing Sita for as long as he can remember. He was waiting for to be right of age for marriage and finally she was. Therefore he made his presence known.

One day while Sita was doing some chores, Ravana introduced himself to her and made it known that he was interested in her. Sita was flatter but however did not reciprocate the same feelings that Ravana had for her. She was in love with Rama. This angered Ravana. He had been waiting for so long. He decided to kidnap her. He grabbed her and ran off with her and took her back to his home. His home was hidden in the very back of the forest. Sita tried to escape on several occasions but because Ravan’s home was in an unknown location she was afraid to leave in fear of getting and dying from hunger.

In the meantime, Rama distraught by Sita’s disappearance tries to find her. He promised to never give up until she is found. For weeks, Rama and his soldiers tried to find her but had no luck.

Sita angry at Ravana refused to interact or talk with him. To her, he was a monster. Months past ad Sita became bored. She had no one to talk to. One day Ravana invited Sita to dinner. Sita although reluctant accepted the invitation.

She had dinner with Ravana but it was nothing she expected. She actually enjoyed it. She enjoyed talking to Ravana. Over the course of the year, Ravana continued to invite Sita to dinner and Sita continued accepting the invitations. Over the course of the year, Sita and Ravanna became good friends. Her captivation was not as bad after all.

With each day, Ravana was falling more in love with Sita but he knew that Sita only cared for him as friend. Although this saddened Ravana, he still loved Sita. He loved Sita so much he decided to let her go. He only wants Sita to be happy.

Ravana showed Sita the way back and Sita and Rama were reunited – the wedding was back on. Ravana and Sita remained close friends throughout their lives.

(Sita)

Authorj’s Note

This is loosely based on “Sita Stolen.” While reading this story it reminded me of Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite movies so incorporating it into my story was easy. I changed a few things such as Ravana and Sita do not marry rather she goes back to original love, Rama. Despite it the story ends on a happy note in that Sita and Ravana remain close friends. 

"Sita Stolen" by Myths of Hindus and Buddhists. Web Source: Archive