Acharya Prashant explains that a lover of truth can achieve wonders even with minimal resources. He gives the example of Sita, who had only a blade of grass but it proved more powerful than Ravana's entire army and weaponry. Sita's blade of grass won, just like the sand contributed by Ram's squirrel. The squirrel, being small, did what it could, and that was its best offering for Ram. The point is to do your best for the highest cause. When Hanuman offers to rescue Sita, she refuses, stating that since she is under Ram's protection, only He should come to take her. She accepts suffering but will not accept anyone other than the Truth (Ram) as her means of salvation. In response to a question about what can be learned from Sita, who is often seen as merely tolerant and suffering, Acharya Prashant clarifies that one must understand the symbolism. The relationship between Ram and Sita is the same as that between Shiva and Shakti. He quotes Tulsidas, stating that the entire world is pervaded by Sita and Ram. Sita represents Prakriti (Nature, the mind), and Ram represents the Atma (the Self, Truth). The lesson from Sita is that Prakriti must always follow the Atma. This is true devotion to truth (Satyanishtha) and chastity (Satitva). 'Sati' here does not refer to the social custom but to a mind that follows only the Atma. Once the Truth is known, one must not deviate from that path due to fear, greed, or self-interest. He quotes Kabir Saheb, who says it is better to eat the dry bread of a sage than to accept a feast from the wicked. Similarly, Sita's character teaches that even if offered all the world's gold, one should not go with Ravana. In Ashok Vatika, Sita is both threatened by demonesses (fear) and tempted by Ravana with riches (greed), but she remains steadfast. The lesson for us is to become like Sita before the Truth (Ram). We must become followers ('anugamini'), with no path of our own but the path of Truth. He quotes Kabir again: "The rope of Ram is around my neck, I go wherever He pulls." This devotion is reciprocal. If you trust in Ram, you can be fearless, as Ram will then come to save you. Those who walk the path of truth are held to a higher standard; even a small deviation, like crossing the Lakshman Rekha, can lead to great punishment. The epics should be understood for their highest teaching, not for their literal details. The purpose of these narratives is to teach the highest lesson of life. The character of Sita is a unique symbol of the mind's unwavering devotion to the Self.