Hanuman had crossed the ocean, entered Lanka and finally found Mata Sita in the Ashoka Vatika. He had the strength to carry her on his back and return to Lord Rama. So why did he leave Lanka without rescuing her? At first, this decision seems puzzling. If Hanuman could reach Sita, why wait for Rama and risk another battle? The answer in the Ramayana goes beyond physical strength. It involves Sita's own decision, Rama's duty as a husband and king, and Hanuman's understanding of the mission he had been given.
