Ramayana — The Story of Lord Rama Quotes

“Hanumān had to observe all these women very closely while searching for Sītā, and thus began to have misgivings. Hanumān thought to himself, “Perhaps I have violated religious principles by gazing upon the wives of others, sleeping in a state of undress. What will be my destination?” However, after some consideration, Hanumān concluded, “It is the motive that determines if an act is virtuous or sinful. While gazing upon these women, I have remained pure in mind, for my only concern is to find Sītā. Since I am looking for a woman, where else can I search, except among women? I am only doing this in the service of Lord Rāma. Therefore, my looking upon others’ wives cannot be sinful.”
― Valmiki Muni, Ramayana — The Story of Lord Rama