दृष्टमन्तःपुरं सर्वं दृष्टा रावणयोषितः | न सीता दृश्यते साध्वीवृथा जातो मम श्रमः || ५-१२-६
'I have searched all over the harem. Ravana's women have been seen. (Yet) I have not been able to see noble Sita. My efforts have been wasted. [5-12-6]
'What will the elderly Jambavan say? What will young prince Angada and other vanaras collected there say when I reach the seashore to meet them'. [5-12-9]
Wise Hanuman once again declared, 'being free from despair is the root cause of prosperity. Freedom from despondency gives supreme happiness and leads to success. [5-12-10]