Chapter-30
Thinking about how to console Sita (Hanuman then analyses the situation and thinks what he should do? He decides that he should see and console Sita. Then he comes to the conclusion that he should sing the praises of Rama so that she would pay attention to them and not get startled.)
That heroic Hanuman observed with attention the bullying of Sita by the Rakshasis, Sita’s reply, and Trijata’s words . 1
Afterwards that monkey having seen Sita, who was like a deva maiden in the garden of Indra, before his eyes, started thinking in various ways. 2
“That lady whom thousands and ten thousands monkeys were searching in all directions has been seen by me.” 3
“I .who am an emissary was able to know all this , because with an intention of knowing the strength of the enemy with enthusiasm , I moved without catching anybody’s eye ” 4
“I was able to know especially about the rakshasas, the fame of this king of Rakshasas and about this city.” 5
“This is the proper time to console the wife of the all merciful man with great character, whose only desire is to see her husband.” 6
“Let me console her, who has a face like full moon, who did not know what is sorrow, who at present is full of sorrow and who does not find the means to end her sorrow any where
nearby.” 7
“If I go without consoling her ,who has a mind ebbing with sorrow., my going would cause lot of bad results.” 8
“If I return now , this Janaki the princess with lot of fame would not find any way to get out of her sorrow and would definitely give up her life.” 9
“Apart from that I also have to console Rama who has a face like the full moon, who is a great hero and who only wants to see Sita.” 10
“This necessary meeting with her cannot be done at present in front of the Rakshasis and how is it possible? I am not able find any solution.” 11
“I should console her during the remaining part of the night only , for if not she would definitely commit suicide.” 12
“ When Rama asks me as to what message did Sita send, if I do not meet her, what reply would it be possible for me to give?” 13
“Suppose I hurriedly return without any message from Sita, he who belongs to the clan of Kakustha would get angry at me and burn me , with his intolerably angry look itself.” 14
“Also If Sugreeva tries to gather an army for the cause of Rama, his coming along with the army would be without any use.” 15
“I would continue to be here and wait for a proper time for Rakshasis and at that time I would slowly console her who is steeped in sorrow.” 16
“Especially since I am a monkey with a very small stature, at this time I will speak the language of the ordinary men.” 17
(The common man of those times spoke a colloquial version of Sanskrit language called Prakrit. The tribals spoke a version called Paisachi and the learned Brahmins only spoke
Sanskrit.)
“If I speak Sanskrit like Brahmins, Sita would think how a monkey like me got that power to talk like that and she would be scared of me, assuming that I am Ravana.”18-19
(This indicates that Ravana spoke to her in Sanskrit.)
“Since She who is faultless should be consoled by me, I should certainly talk in the language of ordinary men as there is no other way.” 20
“She who has already been bullied and terrorized by the Rakshasis would again be scared if she sees my form and hears my language.” 21
“Then the sad broad eyed one would become more scared and thinking that I am Ravana who can assume any form he likes would start shouting.” 22
“As soon as she starts shouting, those horrible Rakshasis who are similar to the God of death, would come along with various weapons.” 23
“Then those with wrongly shaped faces, would surround me from all the four sides, and would make efforts to catch and kill me.” 24
“Seeing me running and jumping all over the branches and sticks, one after another they would start shivering out of fear.” 25
“Not only that, seeing my big form traveling through the forests , those Rakshasis with misshaped faces would start shivering out of fear.” 26
“Then those Rakshasis will summon the Rakshasas appointed by the king of Rakshasas in his palace.” 27
“They armed with spears, sword and other arms would come and join this crowd creating more fear.” 28
“Surrounded on all sides by them, I would blow away the strength of Rakshasa and possibly in that state would loose the strength to reach the other shore of this great ocean.” 29
“Some of those very active ones may possibly be able to catch me and I would get imprisoned and Sita would not be able to know any news.” 30
“Those of them who are interested in violence may possibly kill the daughter of Janaka and if that happens, then the job entrusted by Rama and Sugreeva would end dangerously.” 31
“Janaki being here is a secret, which is impossible to find out as this place is guarded by Rakshasas and is surrounded by the sea.” 32
“I also am not able to think of another one to do the job of Rama, if I am defeated in war or imprisoned by Rakshasas .” 33
“If I am killed,, in spite of hard thinking, I am not know of another monkey who can cross this great sea which is one hundred Yojanas broad.” 34
“I am definitely capable of killing thousand of Rakshasas fighting alone but I am doubtful whether I would be able to reach the other shore afterwards.” 35
“This danger I may face in the uncertainty of war is not suitable to me at this time and no intelligent individual would enter a dangerous act without suspicion.” 36
“If I do not see and talk to her, death will happen to Vaidehi and by talking to her this great danger would happen.” 37
“Even jobs which can have good results, would fail to get any result, similar to the vanishing of darkness at Sun rise by employing an emissary without the strength of thoughtful
analysis.” 38
(An inefficient thoughtless emissary will not be able to complete any job.)
“It is not clear to me as to what should be done by me and what should not be done and I feel jobs are spoiled by those emissaries who think that they know everything.” 39
“What is to be done so that the job is not spoiled? How to ensure that there is no dearth of right decision? What to do to ensure that this crossing of the ocean is not wasted? 40
“How will she hear my words with careful attention and not only that how to ensure that my words do not make her tremble?” Thinking like this Hanuman arrived at a decision, which
was really without any flaws. 41
“By singing the praise of Rama who can get any job done without any danger and who is close to her, I can keep her, whose mind is firmly fixed on her husband, not startled.”42
“I would make her hear those words which describe the just and good actions Of Rama who is all knowing and who is the greatest among Ikshuvaku clan. I would tell these by singing
his praise and also do things in such a way that she will believe in them.” 43-44
That great Hanuman thinking thus in various ways about the wife of the king of the world, sitting in the middle of the branches of the tree spoke the sweet words which would lead to
positive result. 45
Thus ends the thirtieth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-31
Narration of the story of Rama (Hanuman narrates the story of Rama up to that point in brief manner after the Rakshasis have slept. Sita hears the story, becomes happy and locates
Hanuman.)
After thinking like this in various ways and having decided on what to do, he sweetly narrated in a clear manner the following:- 1
“There was a king called Dasaratha ,Who had an army consisting of chariots, horses and elephants, who was greatly resplendent, who was truthful and who was famous all over”. 2
(Dasaratha’s original name was Nemi .He undertook to fight with Shambara to help his friend Indra. Shambara took ten different forms all sitting on chariots and attacked him from ten
different directions. With a single chariot, Nemi efficiently fought and killed him. Afterwards he was known as Dasaratha-The ten-chariot man)
“He was greatest among the kingly sages, was equal to sages by his penance, was born in the family of emperors and was equal to Indra in strength.” 3
“He was non violent, was having a great mind, was charitable, was truly a hero, was the head of Ikshuvaku clan, was lucky and was responsible for increase in the clan’s wealth.” 4
“He was a king in all respects, was very rich, who was famous in the world, which surrounded by four oceans and was one who does good and was also one who is good.” 5
Rama was his eldest and darling son who was having a face like moon, who was a specialist and who was the greatest among the archers.” 6
“Rama was a protector of his just actions(dharma), was a protector of his people, was a protector of all animals and the nation’s Dharma and was one capable of giving pain to his
enemies.” 7
“Due to the promise given by his father who was firm in his belief of truth and who was an elderly man, he adorned himself with sagely dresses and was sent to the forest along with his
wife and brother.” 8
(The promise was given to Kaikeyi. She was with him in the chariot when he fought Shambhara. While fighting was in progress, the wheel axle got loose. Kaikeyi tightened it by using
her thumb and as a result Dasaratha was able to kill Shambhara. Pleased with his wife’s daring, he gave her two boons. But she made him promise to give her those boons at any
time she wants.)
“Rama who was hunting in the deep forest killed many Rakshasas who could assume any shape they wanted.” 9
“Hearing the destruction of Janasthana and killing of Khara and Dhooshana, Ravana deceived Rama by illusion of a deer and Janaki was abducted by him with great passion for her.”
10
(Maricha who was his uncle played the part of the deer.. Janasthana was a area of Dandakaranya forest where Rama stayed for a long time.)
“Rama who was searching the virtuous and innocent Sita in the forest , met a monkey called Sugreeva and became his friend.” 11
“Sugreeva took a vow to find out the place where Sita was living and Rama assured him of him being made the king of the country of monkeys.” 12
“Because of that, the very strong and great hero Sri Rama killed Bali and gave the country of monkeys to Sugreeva.” 13
(Bali was the elder half brother of Sugreeva)
“Appointed by Sugreeva , several thousand monkeys who are very attractive are searching for her in all directions.” 14
“I being enthused by the words of Sampathi jumped and crossed this great ocean which is one hundred Yojanas broad for the sake of that broad eyed lady.” 15
(After a hopeless search for Sita, the monkeys decide to commit a mass suicide. While discussing, they happen to mention about the valiant fight of Jatayu with Ravana. Sampathi ,
who was the elder brother of Jatayu(both were sons of God Aruna), who had earlier tried to protect his younger brother from the harsh sun rays ., was living in a cave nearby, having
lost his wings ,He was shocked by the news of Jatayu’s death and by his far sighted vision, was able to locate Sita in the island of Lanka)
“I as is well known to Raghava , found out that lady of whom I have heard with the specified appearance, with specified colour, with specified glitter” 16
After telling thus the great monkey observed silence. 17
Janaki after hearing the above words was greatly wonderstruck.. 18
Then that lady who had very pretty hair, which had a curved ends, lifted her face, which was partially covered by her hair and examined the Simshuba tree. 19
That Sita whose soul was filled with only Sri Rama’s thought , examined all directions and places and after well grasping the words of the monkey said to herself, ”So be it”, and
became very happy. 20
She after searching round, up and down her saw Hanuman who was extremely wise, who was the minister of the monkey king, who was the son of God of wind and who looked like the
rising son from behind the mountains. 21
Thus ends the thirty-first chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-32
Sita seeing Hanuman (Sita becomes confused on seeing a red copper coloured monkey because she thinks it is a bad omen. She analyses the situation and prays God that
whatever has been narrated by Hanuman should be true)
Seeing him who was hiding in the branches, who was attired in white and who was copper coloured like streaks of lightning she was very much confused. 1
She saw there, the monkey who had eyes like molten gold, who had the luster of the body like the fully opened Asoka flowers, who was very soft and who was speaking lovable words.
2
Maithili wondered greatly and thought like this. 3
Seeing the horrible and unusual features of the monkey she thought that it was bad omen and unfortunately started to get worried. 4
That fear struck Sita wailed in a pitiable manner and that pretty and good natured Sita muttered “Rama, Rama” and “Lakshmana” often while crying. 5
That pretty princess of Mithila seeing in front of her that Monkey chief who was standing with humility, thought that “It was definitely a dream.” 6
She saw the son of wind God, who was the minister of king of monkeys, who always obeyed the order of his king, who was foremost among intelligent beings , who was having a
misshapen face and saw him as very thoughtful. 7
As soon as the wide eyed Sita saw him properly she almost fainted and took to the appearance of a dead woman but at lat she woke from her stupor and started thinking. 8
“I am seeing in my dream this monkey with a misshapen face , which is agreed upon by the sciences as not boding good. Let good happen to Rama with Lakshmana and my father,
the king Janaka.” 9
“This is not a dream also, because I who has been affected by sorrow and sadness do not sleep at all. I have a parting from Rama who had the face of the full moon and after that I do
not have anything pleasant happening to me.” 10
“Because I am within my mind always thinking of Rama and by my words always praising him , I also always hear the story suitable to him and possibly thought that I am hearing his
story.” 11
“As of now I am full of thoughts in my mind about him , I have offered my mind fully to him and I always meditate on him and naturally I think , I see him and also think that I hear about
him.” 12
“I think what happened was only a feeling in my mind but in spite of that I am able to think and analyze about it. Thought will not have a form. But What I see has a clear form and is
talking to me.” 13
“My salutations are to Indra, Brahaspathi[23] and Brahma.. Let whatever has been told by this monkey come true and let it not be false.” 14
Thus ends the thirty-second chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-33
Starting of conversation by Hanuman with Sita. (Hanuman enquires with Sita, whether she is actually Sita and She confirms it)
That hanuman who was having a face like coral, who was the son of God of wind and who was greatly resplendent got down from the tree, went near Sita and fell at her feet with a sad
and humble face . Then he started talking to her with sweet praises with both his hands clasped in salutation over his head. 1-2
“Hey , lady who wears ruffled silk cloth, hey, Lady who is having eyes like lotus flowers, hey, lady without any defects, who are you and why are you holding the branch of a tree?” 3
“Why are tears flowing from both your eyes like drops of water falling from two lotus flowers?” 4
“Hey very good lady, who are you among Asuras, Nagas. Gandharwas. Rakshasas, Yakshas and Kinnaras?” 5
“”Hey lady who is great and pretty , to me you appear as if you are a Deva maiden. Who are you among Rudras, Maruths and Vasus?” 6
(various types of demi gods)
“Are you the most holy Star Rohini enshrined with all good characters, who has parted with the moon and fallen down on earth?” 7
“Hey lady who brings only good and who has eyes without any blemish, who are you? 8
“He lady with black eyes , who is harbinger of good, are you by chance Arundathi who has deserted and angered your husband Vasishta because of anger or passion?” 9
(Arundathi the sage wife of her great Sage husband Vasishta occupies the constellation of great bear along with her husband. She is possibly one of those extremely rare ladies who
has been promoted as a star.)
“Hey lady who has a pretty waist, who is your son or your father or your brother or your husband? From which world have you fallen down to this world and have become so sad?” 10
“Because you are crying and you are taking painful breaths and because your feet is touching the earth and because you have taken one lord’s name as your everything. I do not think
that you are a deva maiden? “ 11
(Devas are not supposed to blink and their feet does not touch the earth.)
“From your form and features which I have seen, I think that you are a princess or a queen of a great king.” 12
“If you are Sita , who has been abducted by Ravana from Janasthana, please tell me clearly , who is enquiring about you, because by your telling , good things will happen to you.” 13
“Your beauty is greater than any human beauty, your features shine because of penance and your sorrow is indescribable. Because of this I feel that you are the queen of Rama.” 14
That daughter of Videha becoming happy because of the praise of Rama thus replied to Hanuman who was standing leaning on a tree. 15
“I am the daughter in law of Dasaratha who was first among the great kings of the world, who use to defeat enemy soldiers and who is famous.” 16
(Please note that Hanuman , Ravana and other Rakshasis used to refer her as Daughter of Janaka, and Sita introduces her as daughter-in-law of Dasaratha.)
“I am known as Sita and am the daughter of King Janaka who is great and who is the king of Videha, I am the wife of Rama who is a great hero..” 17
“I enjoyed life for twelve years in the palace of Rama with all my wishes fulfilled and was enjoying all pleasures which are proper for human beings.” 18
“After that in the thirteenth year, the king along with elders ordered the coronation of Rama who belonged to the Ikshuvaku clan.” 19
“When arrangements were under progress for the coronation, the queen Kaikeyi told about his promise to her.” 20
“If Rama is going to be coroneted, I would not eat my food from now, I would not drink either and this is the last day of my life.” 21
“Hey great among the kings, if the loving promise made by you to me in olden days should not be made a lie, then Rama should go to the forest.” 22
“That truthful king remembering the promise he had given to his queen hearing Kaikeyi’s words which were cruel and undesirable became very much worried.” 23
“Then that old king standing firmly on justice and truth requested with tears, his eldest son Rama for the kingdom.” 24
(Kingdom was still Dasaratha’s.He wanted him to forsake the poison of Yuva Raja)
“That great one considering his father’s orders as greater than the coronation, thought it as a great good deed in his mind and by words agreed to the request.” 25
“Sri Rama who considers truth as his greatest valour would always give but never take and even if he looses his life , will not tell anything that is harsh and hurting.” 26
“That famous one then removing his costly robes , sacrificed the kingdom willingly and gave me in the custody of his mother.” 27
“But I prepared myself for the journey to the forest faster than him for even living in heaven without him is not liked by me.” 28
Lakshmana, the son of Sumithra, who is a great holy one and a friend to those who are friendly became ready before everyone and dressed in bark with a determination to look after
his brother.” 29
“Then all the three of us, considering the orders of elders as more important took to the life in forest which was strange to us and which creates seriousness.” 30
“I , .who am the wife of him who was having great valour and living in the Dandaka forest was abducted by the Rakshasa Ravana who was a bad soul.” 31
“I have been given the blessing of lease of life for two more months by Ravana , and so only after two months I would sacrifice my life.” 32
Thus ends the thirty-third chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-34
Informing about the news of well being of Rama and Lakshmana (Though initially Sita becomes glad on seeing Hanuman, she gets confused when he starts going near her and
decides that he is only Ravana. Slowly by his actions and sweet words, Hanuman tries to dispel this misunderstanding.)
Hearing her words, which are, steeped in sadness after sadness, that monkey chief Hanuman, gave the following mind pleasing reply. 1
“”Holy lady, I am the emissary of Rama, sent by him here and have come here to inform you about news pertaining to him.” 2
“Hey Godly one, that Rama who is the son of Dasaratha, who is the greatest among those who knows Vedas and who has knowledge of Vedas and Brahmasthra, enquired about your
well being.” 3
Lakshmana who is dear to your husband, who is always with him, who is suffering due to sorrow, and who is greatly resplendent has offered salutations by his head to you.” 4
(Hindus as an extreme sign of respect prostrate before those whom they respect with their head at their feet.)
That lady hearing the news about the well being of those two lion among men was pleased all over her body, and addressed Hanuman in a different way as follows? 5
“The proverb that “Happiness comes to the living man even after one hundred years” which is normally told appears to be true in my case. How happy I am!” 6
She got wonderful confidence in Hanuman whom she has seen face to face. And they with confidence between them started mutual conversation. 7
Hearing her words, that monkey chief Hanuman, started going near Sita who was wilting with sorrow. 8
The nearer and nearer he approached her, Sita started more and more suspecting him as Ravana. 9
“ This must be Ravana who has changed his appearance and how foolish it is that I and he had conversed with each other. What a great tragedy.” , she thought. 10
She who had all the holy qualities and who was being pained by extreme sorrow left the branch of the Asoka tree which she was holding and sat firmly on the floor. 11
The great hero Hanuman, seeing her afraid of him due to the misunderstanding, saluted Sita who was afflicted by sorrow by falling at her feet. But she, who was totally scared of him,
did not see him by opening her eyes. 12
The sweet voiced and moon faced Sita seeing that he was bowing to her for a long time, gathered little courage and told him thus. - 13
“If you are indeed Ravana who is bent upon violence, you are causing me intense sorrow and that is not good for you.” 14
“You are the same Ravana whom I saw in Janasthana as the one who has taken the form of one who has given up the world by hiding his own form.” 15
“Hey Rakshasa, who is personification of passion, you are troubling me who is starving, shivering and in anguish and this is not good.” 16
“Or perhaps, what I am doubting about you is not right, for just by looking at you my mind is peaceful.” 17
“If you are indeed the emissary of Lord Rama, let good happen to you. Hey , monkey chief, I am requesting you to narrate the story of Rama. Hey peaceful monkey, you have attracted
my mind like the banks of the river. Please describe the qualities of my Lord, Rama.” 18-19
“Hey, what is this, why this pleasant dream to me. Why am I , who has been abducted by force , assuming that this monkey has been sent by Rama ?” 20
“Even in my dream, if I see the valorous hero Lord Rama with Lakshmana then I would not be scared. Has dreams also have become my enemy?” 21
“I do not think that this is a dream that forebodes good for good would not happen by seeing a monkey in a dream. And I have received only good news.” 22
“This could be self deceit or could be the action of some evil spirit or a lunacy created by intense longing. Perhaps this is possibly the mirage.” 23
“No, this is not madness or mental state created by madness, for I am clearly recognizing myself and this as a monkey.” 24
Analyzing in various ways thus about the strengths of her various thoughts, she concluded that the monkey as indeed the king of Rakshasas who can assume any form he wanted. 25
Then Sita who was the daughter of Janaka and who had a very thin waist, assuming thus in her mind, did not utter anything to the monkey. 26
Hanuman the Son of God of wind, understanding her sorrow started pleasing her by words, which were sweet to her ears. 27
“He is resplendent like the sun god, pleasing to the world like the moon god and a king to all the world like Lord Kubhera. “ 28
“He is one with great fame, one who has extreme valor like Maha Vishnu and one who tells sweet truth like Lord Brahaspathi.” 29
(Brahaspathi is the official teacher of all Devas. He is the planet Jupiter in the sky)
“He attracts the eyes like the God of love , who is reborn, he is handsome, he is a gentleman, he is capable of anger where required, he punishes his enemies, he is a great charioteer
and he is the best in the world.” 30
“Hey lady, you will soon see that, he who took the form of a stag and removed that great one ,on whom the whole world depends , far away from the hermitage and abducted you, when
nobody was there would get the punishment he deserves.” 31-32
“I am the emissary who has been sent to your presence by that great hero who would soon kill Ravana by sending burning arrows which are like fire and which would be sent with
anger. Because of your parting he is drowned in sorrow and told me to tell you about his welfare.” 33-34
(It is an Indian custom to inform your welfare firsat and then ask about the welfare of those whom we meet.)
“That Lakshmana , who increased the happiness of his mother Sumithra, who is a great hero, who is resplendent is sending news of his well being along with his salutations.” 35
“Hey , holy lady, That monkey Sugreeva, who is the friend of Rama and who is the king of monkeys also told me to inform you good tidings.” 36
“Rama along with Sugreeva and Lakshmana always think about you .Hey, Vaidehi, by the grace of God, you also are alive in the custody of Rakshasis.” 37
“You are soon going to see Rama, the very strong Lakshmana and Sugreeva with immeasurable power surrounded by crores of monkeys.” 38
“I who have crossed the great ocean and reached in the city of Lanka am named as Hanuman and am the minister of Sugreeva.” 39
“I am the one who has come here for keeping my feet on the head of Ravana and show my valor and also to see you.” 40
“Hey lady, I am not what you think .Leave out this doubt and please keep faith in me.” 41
Thus ends the thirty-fourth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-35
Description of the body parts of Rama and Lakshmana. (To convince Sita, Hanuman described in detail about Rama and also told her the story of the meeting of Rama with Sugreeva
as well as killing of Bali and consequent successful search for her. Sita is at lat convinced that he indeed is Hanuman)
Once she heard about the story of Rama from Hanuman ,Sita with a sweet voice started telling the following friendly words. 1
“Where did you get to know of Lord Rama? How do you know Lakshmana? How did the friendship between men and monkeys develop?” 2-3
“Hey , monkey, be pleased to tell in detail once again the bodily signs of Rama and Lakshmana .By this no sorrow will ever reach me.” 4
“ How is the bodily appearance of Rama and Lakshmana? How are their features? How are their thighs? How are their hands? Please describe these in detail for my sake.” 5
Thus requested by Vaidehi, Hanuman the son of Wind God, started telling in detail about Rama. 6
“Hey , lady with lotus leaf like eyes, Hey broad eyed one, Hey Vaidehi, it is extremely lucky that you asked me to describe the features of Rama and Lakshmana. Be pleased to hear
the features of Rama and Lakshmana as is known to me.” 7-8
“Hey daughter of Janaka, Rama has eyes like the lotus leaf, he steals the mind of all beings, and he was born with beauty and pity.” 9
(The word “Rama” means “He who is handsome.”)
“He is equal to Sun in the resplendency, equal to earth in his patience, equal to Brahaspathi in wisdom, and equal to Indra in fame.” 10
“He is the protector of animals, protector of his own people, protector of beliefs and just action and killer of his enemies.” 11
“Hey pretty one, Rama is the protector of the four castes of the world, author of just practices of the world and he is the one who makes others obey such practices.” 12
“He is one with luster, he is always being worshipped, he is very firm in continence, he is an expert in doing service to the poor and he knows the best methods of doing any action.” 13
(Tilaka t the famous commentator ranslates “He is one with luster” as “He is being worshipped as Sun God by Brahmins”.)
“He is an expert in royal administration and hence he worships Brahmins, he understands science and practices it, he is by nature of a very good character, he is humility personified
and in spite of that a valorous hero.” 14
“He is an expert in Yajur Veda, he is one who is respected by great Vedic scholars and he is an expert in science of war, Vedas and Vedangas.” 15
“ Hey , Devi, he has high shoulders, he has long hands, he has neck like a conch, he has a smiling face, he has shoulder bones hidden by flesh, he has red eyes and he is the one who
is addressed as “Rama” by all people.” 16
“He has a musical booming voice of a trumpet, he is of soft shade, he is one with fame, he is one with ideal height and girth, he has proportionate organs and he is of black colour.” 17
“Three of his are firm ( chest, wrist and fist), three of his are long(eye brows, hands and Andas[24]) three of his are equal( ends of hair on the head, knees, Andas)three of his are high
(stomach, belly and chest), three of his are red( ends of the eye, nails, and bottom of the feet), three of his are shining( hair, lines on feet and penis) and three of his are having a regal
look(sound, stride and overall looks) 18
(What are mentioned in the bracket in this and later stanzas are views of expert commentators. The slokas do not contain them.)
“He has three folds in his belly and neck, three of his are depressed( breasts, nipples and lines on his feet), four of his are short(neck, penis, back side and knee joint), he has three
whorls on his head, , he has four lines on the thumb of his feet, , he has four lines on his forehead, he is four hands tall(one hand is one and a half feet) and he has four organs equal(
hands, knee joints, thighs and cheeks)” 19
“He has fourteen parts as equal( eye brows, nasal orifices, eyes, ears, lips, nipples, arm joints, wrists, knee joints, hips, hip joints, back sides, hands and legs). He has four sharp
teeth, he has the combined gait of four animals (lion, tiger, elephant and bull), he has pretty lips, jaw bones and nose, he has five organs soft( hair, eyes, teeth, skin and feet) and he
has eight organs long( back bone, body, hands, nose, eyes, penis, fingers and legs) .” 20
“He has ten organs like lotus flower( Face, mouth, eyes, toungue, lips, cheek bones, breast, nails, hand and feet), he has ten big ones ( Chest, head, forehead, neck, shoulders, hands,
belly, sides, back and voice) , He is spread throughout by three ( fame, riches and renown) , he has two of them white(teeth and eyes), six of them standing out( arm pit, belly, chest,
nose, hands and forehead), Nine of the ones are very sharp ( hair on the head, moustache, nails, hair on the body, skin, fingers, eyes, penis and knowledge)and he observes three
aspects of life(charity, wealth and passion) , three times a day(morning, noon and evening)” 21
“He is interested in truth and justice, He is very lucky, he is interested in charity all over the world, he knows the differences brought about by time and place, and he tells only those
words which are good to all beings.” 22
“Sumithra’s son Lakshmana who is his younger mother’s son and also one who cannot be defeated by anybody and is equal to him in affection and features.” 23
“Those two great men , who were going round and round the world with the intention of finding you out, were seen by us.” 24
“Those two men who were wandering throughout the out the world in search of you, had a friendly meeting with Sugreeva, who was insulted by his elder brother, who was extremely
sad because of the fear towards his brother , who was the king of animals and who was in hiding to take revenge of his brother in the thickly wooded forest of Rishya Mooka.” 25-26
(Bali was the king of monkeys and hisyounger brother was Sugreeva .Once they chased a giant called Dundubhi , who entered a tiny cave. Bali went in chase of the giant inside the
cave and requested Sugreeva to keep guard in the mouth of the cave. Since Bali did not come out for a long time,. Sugreeva thought that he is dead and crowned himself as the king
of monkeys. But Bali did return and thought that Sugreeva was insulting him, Chased by Bali, Sugreeva hid along with some of his friends , in the Rishya Mooka mountains where Bali
cannot set foot because of a curse by a sage.)
“We a few people , served Sugreeva who was truthful, who was driven out by his brother and who was the king of monkeys.” 27
“While things were like this, those two wearing the bark of the trees and holding huge bows neared the Rishya Mooka Mountains.” 28
“That monkey chief seeing those two great souls who were great warriors was fear stuck and ran away to the upper parts of the mountain.” 29
(The fact that Sugreeva was a coward is brought out in this stanza)
“Then that monkey chief sitting on the peak of the mountain immediately sent me as an emissary to those heroes.” 30
“Under the orders of Sugreeva I went and informed them, who were two handsome and powerful Lords, with folded hands about the situation in the mountain.” 31
“Understanding the situation and getting pleased , those two rode on my back and were brought to the place of Sugreeva.” 32
“Both of them were introduced to the great soul , Sugreeva and by mutual conversation both of them developed faith in each other.” 33
“The Chief of the monkeys and Chief of men, were told during the conversation about things past, and being convinced about each other became happy.” 34
“Because of that that elder brother of Lakshmana , consoled Sugreeva who was driven out by his elder brother and a great hero, Bali because of a woman.” 35
(There are differing versions of this story. One of them is that Sugreeva was driven out because while he became a king instead of Bali, he married one of the wives of Bali)
“This time Lakshmana who can get any job done without effort informed the monkey king Sugreeva about the sorrow caused to Rama because of parting with you.” 36
“Hearing the words of Lakshmana, that monkey chief became dull similar to the Sun affected by Rahu and Kethu during eclipse.” 37
“That time the monkey warriors brought out all those ornaments , which were shining on your body , which were thrown by you on earth ,while you were being abducted and exhibited
them before Rama but the monkeys were not knowing the place where you have been taken.” 38-39
“When Rama was benumbed by sorrow, we gave him those ornaments which fell down and broke with tingling sound” 40
“Your husband who is like a God, kept those very pretty ornaments on his lap and wept several times.” 41
“The son of Dasaratha’s sorrow went up and up seeing those ornaments again and again and the fire of his sorrow was burning more and more.” 42
“Drowned by his sorrow , he lay down silently and I using several words of consolation with great difficulty made him stand up.” 43
“That Rama accompanied by Lakshmana saw those very great ornaments again and again and pointed them out several times and gave them to Sugreeva for safe keeping.” 44
“Hey holy lady, that Raghava because he was not able to see you , internally burns like a volcano burning in huge fire.” 45
“Because of you he was sleepless and worries and thoughts also were burning that Raghava like the fire burns the fire place.” 46
“He was shattered because of the sorrow in not being able to see you like a huge mountain was shattered by an earth quake.” 47
“Hey princess, he did not get an iota of happiness because he was not able to see you after he wandered round and round the streams, gardens and springs.” 48
“Hey daughter of Janaka, that Raghava who is a lion among men , is going to kill Ravana along with all his relations soon.” 49
“That time Rama and Sugreeva together signed a treaty for killing Bali and undertaking a thorough search for you.” 50
“Because of that Bali was killed by those two princes in a war near Kishkinda.” 51
“Sri Rama killed Bali by his valor and after that appointed Sugreeva as the king to all monkeys and bears.” 52
“Hey holy lady, the unity in purpose between Rama and Sugreeva happened like this and I am an emissary sent by both of them because of that.” 53
“Once Sugreeva got his kingdom back , he sent the very powerful monkey chiefs for searching for you in all the ten directions.” 54
(below and above has also been included along with eight directions.)
“Ordered by the king of monkeys , those monkeys who are very strong and equal to the Himalaya Mountains started their search in all parts of the earth.” 55
“From then onwards , we as well as the other monkey groups , interested in carrying out the orders of Sugreeva , traveled throughout the world in search of you.” 56
“The monkey chief Angadha who is blessed by Lakshmi , who is very strong and who is the son of Bali started his search assisted by one third of the armies.” 57
“We spent several nights on the Vindhya Mountains without getting any result and as a result became very sad.” 58
“We, because we were not able to get the job done in the time stipulated and also because of the fear of the monkey king, decided to give up our life.” 59
“After searching for the divine lady in forests, mountains, caves, streams and being not able to find her place of residence , we decided to give away our life.” 60
“Hey, Vaidehi, Angadha seeing that all monkeys have decided to give up their life by starvation, drowned in great sorrow, related the stories of Jatayu’s death, killing of Bali and how
we were not able to find the divine lady and our consequent decision to give up our life and became extremely sad.” 61-62
“A heroic great hawk, seeing us who were about to commit suicide because we were not able to complete the instructions of our boss, came near us with an intention of helping us to
complete the job.” 63
“This hawk king called Sampathi who was the elder brother of Jatayu on hearing the death of Jatayu , came near us very fast and told the following words.” 64
“Hey, monkey chiefs, who defeated and killed my younger brother Jatayu and where was it done? I am interested in knowing it from you.” 65
“Then Angadha related to him the war that was done for saving you with the horrible Rakshasa at Janasthana and the consequent death of the great soul, as it happened.” 66
“Hey pretty lady, that son of Aruna hearing the story of Jatayu’s death became very sad and told us that you are living in the house of Ravana.” 67
(Hawks has the ability to see for long distances.)
“Hearing the happy tidings from Sampathi, we all , who were led by Angadha started from there.” 68
“Those monkeys with the extreme exuberance for locating you , happily and without any thought reached the northern shore of the great ocean.” 69
“Those monkey chiefs led by Angadha with great wish to see you after reaching the sea shore, became filled with fear (because of difficulty in crossing the sea) and became very sad
.” 70
“Then I after seeing the sea, removed the fear from the minds of those very sad monkeys and crossed the one hundred yojanas.” 71
(Initially even Hanuman was filled with fear ,But Jambhavan told him that he was the only has the capacity and he is underestimating his own strength because of a curse during his
childhood. Once he realized his strength, Hanuman crossed the sea.)
“Within a night I searched all over Lanka filed with Rakshasas, saw Ravana and needless to say, also you who is filled with sorrow..” 72
“Oh, holy lady, please know me as the son of wind god, minister of Sugreeva , the one who is enthused by Lord Rama and the one who has come here because of you.” 73
“Oh lady, who is devoid of any blemishes, I have just narrated to you every thing as it happened. I am the emissary of the son of Dasaratha and so please recognize me as such.” 74
“ Your Kakustha (descendent of Kakustha) who is foremost among all archers is all right. Similarly that Lakshmana who is interested in serving his elder brother and who is symbol of
all that is good is also all right.” 75
“Hey holy lady, I , who am interested in the well being of your valorous husband have reached here alone as per the orders of Sugreeva.” 76
“I who can assume any shape I want, with a deep wish to find out the path that you have traveled and who can travel any where without any help have reached this southern side.” 77
“I because of my luck am going to console the monkey army who are all sad because they are not able to locate you , by informing them about my meeting with you.” 78
“Hey , holy lady, it is indeed lucky that my crossing of the sea has not gone waste and because of my great luck , I am going to get the fame of locating and meeting you.” 79
“That great hero Raghava, is going to exterminate Ravana along with his friends and relatives and is going to take you back.” 80
“Hey, Vaidehi, Malyavan is the most holy among the mountains and from this mountain , a monkey called Kesari reached the mountains of Gokarna.” 81
“He , the great monkey chief , who is my father , under the orders of Devas and Rishis killed an Asura called Sambasadhana in this holy waters of Varuna” 82
“Hey, Maithili, I was produced in the wife of this monkey chief by the wind God and I became famous as Hanuman by my work.” 83
(There are lot of stories of Hanuman’s birth. One story says that he was produced by Shiva and Parvathy when they were playing in the forest as monkeys. Parvathy did not want to
bear this child and the child was entrusted to the wind god. He put the child in the womb of Anjana the wife of Keasari).
“Hey holy lady who has done only good deeds, Hey Vaidehi, to gain your complete belief I told you all about Rama. That Raghava is going to take you from here very soon.” 84
Famished by sorrow that Sita seeing the reasons and proper information, believed in Hanuman and decided that he is indeed the emissary of Rama. 85
That Janaki having attained immense happiness and due to extreme happiness shed happy tears from her eyes, which had curved eyelids. 86
That broad eyed one’s, incomparable pretty face which was blessed with red , white long eyes appeared as if it was the moon who has escaped from Rahu. 87
She decided without any doubt that indeed it is Hanuman for there was no other reason to decide otherwise. At that Hanuman seeing the holy lady with friendly eyes, told the following:-
88
“Hey Maithili, I have told you all that is to be told in its entirety .So please take courage and give me leave. What do you think , I should do now? 89
“Hey Maithili, I was born as a monkey to the god of wind , when according to the wishes of sages, Sambasadana was killed by a monkey in war and I am equal in power to the God of
wind.” 90
Thus ends the thirty-fifth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
[17] Trijata has been described as the daughter of Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana. [18] Sri Vatsa is on the chest of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi resides there.
[19] A musical instrument
[20] younger brother of Ravana
[21] A deva musician
[22] Twice born
[23] The teacher of Devas
[24] Literally egg but could be testicles.
Chapter-36
Presentation of the ring (To prove his bonafides, Hanuman presents the royal ring of Rama to Sita .She is convinced by this memento .She then realizes her mistake and praises
Hanuman. She sounds hopeful about her being saved by Rama ,She is also perplexed because Rama does not appear to her anything to save her. Hanuman tries to dispel her
misunderstanding and tells how sad Rama is.)
The son of wind god and the greatly resplendent Hanuman with an intention of increasing Sita’s faith in him told the following words with all humility. 1
“Hey holy lady, I am the monkey who is the emissary of the great Hero Rama. And so to dispel any misunderstanding that you may have and to increase your faith, please see here, the
signet ring of Rama in which his name is inscribed , which was given to me by him and which was brought here by me. You would remain safe. You would soon see the end of your
sorrow.” 2-3
After telling like this he presented the ring to Sita. 4
That Sita after receiving the ornament of the hand of Rama examined it closely and became as happy as if she saw her husband in person. 5
Then that lady becoming a little shy and also becoming pleased by hearing the story of Rama, being mentally happy and understanding that the monkey chief has done her a great
help started praising him. 6
(According to Tilaka she became shy because she felt that her husband was near by and another commentator feels that she became shy because she suspected the great Hanuman
instead of trusting him.)
“Hey great monkey, you are a great hero, you are greatly wise and you are greatly intelligent and only because of those qualities you were able to see this place of Rakshasas all alone
and without any help.” 7
“You, who can be described as a great hero, have crossed this ocean which is one hundred yojanas broad and which is the home of sharks, in one jump and made it equivalent to the
hoof mark of the cow. “ 8
“Hey monkey chief, I do not think that you are an ordinary monkey for you do not have any fear for Ravana and you also are not nervous.” 9
“Hey chief of monkeys, due to the fact that you have been sent by Rama, who knows the mind of others , you are definitely fit to hold conversation with me.” 10
“That matchless Hero Rama would not send an emissary, without knowing his valor and without examining him especially to me.” 11
“That very just votary of truth, Sri Rama is luckily all right and it is also lucky that the greatly resplendent Lakshmana who increases the happiness of Sumithra is also all right.” 12
“Because the Kakustha is all right, possibly he would burn all the earth surrounded by the sea by his anger, which is similar to the fire that will engulf the world during deluge.” 13
“I know that both of them are capable of even punishing the Devas but I think there is no end in sight for my sorrow.” 14
“I think that Rama is not mentally upset and would do what remains to be done now without being affected by sorrow.” 15
“I think that prince Rama is not broken down and is not committing mistakes because he is perplexed and also is doing the duties of a man.” 16
“He who gives pain to his enemies, I hope is using two approaches (peaceful affectionate advice (sama) and by bestowing help, riches etc (Dhana)) with love towards his relatives
and three approaches (bribery (dhana) creating rift and confusion (Bhedha) and punishment (Dhanda)) towards enemies with a view to win over
them.” 17
“I believe that he is being visited by his friends, he is hospitable towards them and he is respected by them.”
18
“I believe that Rama who is the son of an emperor is praying Gods for blessing and has faith in the fact that physical effort is God’s blessing.” 19
“I believe that though he is far away from me, his love towards me has not diminished and Hey, Monkey, I also believe that he is taking appropriate action to free me from this sorrow.”
20
“I believe that Rama who always deserves to be happy and who does not deserve to be sad is not becoming very feeble because of this intense sorrow.” 21
“I believe that he gets news about Kausalya and Sumithra frequently and that he gets news about Bharatha also.” 22
(Please note that she is not asking about news of Kaikeyi)
“I believe that because of the sorrow caused by me , he has not lost his pride and is listless. I also believe that Rama would save me from this misery.” 23
“I believe that Bharatha would send one great Akshouhini army protected by ministers for the sake of me.” 24
(21,870 chariots, 21870 elephants, 65, 610 horses and 1,09, 350 infantry is termed as Akshouhini army)
“ I believe that the great monkey chief Sugreeva would come surrounded by monkeys who have claws and teeth as weapons for my sake.” 25
“I believe that the great hero and great archer Lakshmana who increases the happiness of Sumithra would exterminate all the Rakshasas by his rain of arrows.” 26
“I believe that very soon, Rama using burning arrows would kill Ravana along with his friends and that I would be able to see him very soon.” 27
“I believe that that golden face of Rama who has a perfume similar to the lotus flowers would not wilt because of my separation, similar to the lotus flower being wilted by torrid Sun
light.” 28
“ I believe that courage permanently resides in his heart which neither had sorrow, fear or worries even when he forsook the kingdom for the sake of just action or when he brought me
by walk in to this forest.” 29
“Hey emissary, for me, because of my love towards him, my great father is not equal to him, nor my mother nor any one else and so I wish to continue this life only till I hear about his
actions.” 30
That all knowing holy lady, after telling these very meaningful and pleasant to hear words halted with a view to hear the reply of Hanuman which were aimed at attaining Rama and
which was about Rama. 31
That great hero Hanuman hearing the words of Sita, keeping his hands in salutations over his head told the following words. 32
(Salutations with hands opposite to the chest is done for persons of equal stature and over head to God and to persons who are much above your stature)
“That lotus eyed Rama does not know that you are here and that is why he is not taking you back like Indra took back his queen Sachi Devi. 33
(Anuhlada abducted Sachi Devi, the queen of Indra. Indra after killing the Rakshasa took back his queen)
“As soon as Raghava hears my words, he along with a great army consisting of only monkeys and bears is going to reach here soon.” 34
(Hanuman’s reply indicates that he would not ask for armed help from Bharatha as indicated by Sita)
“That Kakustha is going to freeze the ocean which cannot be moved and going to make Lanka devoid of Rakshasas.” 35
“If the god of death or Asuras along with Devas are going to block his way, he would kill them immediately.” 36
“Hey, holy lady, that Rama because of his sorrow in not being able to see you, is suffering like an elephant attacked by a lion and does not know what is pleasure” 37
“Hey, holy lady, I am taking an oath with witnesses the Malaya mountain, the Vindhya mountain, the Meru mountain, the Mandhara mountain ,the Durudhura mountain and on the
vegetables and fruits , that you are going to see and enjoy the handsome face of Rama, which has very pretty eyes, which has lips like the red guava fruit, which has wonderful ear
rings and which is like the rising full moon.” 38-39
(Note that Hanuman being a monkey is taking an oath on things, which he considers as Important)
“Hey, Vaidehi, you are going to see immediately Rama who is on Prasravana mountain and who resembles Indra on Naga Prashta[1] in heaven.” 40
“Raghava is daily not taking either the edible portions of fruit or drinking honey and takes food in the fifth part of the day that too only cooked vegetables and roots as ordained for
people who are about to forsake the world (Vana prastha ashrama).” 41
(1.The words used can also be translated, as “Raghava is daily not taking meat or drinking wine.” There is nothing wrong in this translation also because Lord Rama is a King and is
permitted to take these Rajasic foods.
2. It is believed by Hindus that after leading a complete family life, at a particular stage the husband and wife retire in to the forest and lead a life of partial renunciation called Vana
prastha Ashrama. It is believed that they should take only one-fifth portion of food that they usually took earlier.)
“ Because he has already given his heart to you, Raghava is not driving away the flies which sit on him, nor mosquitoes nor worms and nor insects that crawl.” 42
(Here the lovelorn Rama is described in the state of “ Arathi” i.e. loosing of the senses due to parting from the beloved.)
“That Rama due to extreme love is always drowned in sorrow and is always thoughtful and does not know any other thing.” 43
“That great man , Rama is always without sleep and even if he is asleep wakes up immediately muttering sweetly “ Hey Sita””. 44
“If he happens to see either fruits or flowers or any other thing dear to ladies, with very great sorrow, he remembers you as “My darling””. 45
“Hey holy lady, that great soul and prince Rama who believes firmly in just action, is always unhappy and always keeps on muttering “Hey Sita” and keeps on trying to find you.” 46
That Sita who is the daughter of king Videha got rid of her sorrow due to hearing the praise of Rama and became equally sad when she came to know that Rama is drowned in sorrow
and looked similar to the night lit by early autumn moon hid by dark clouds. 47
Thus ends the thirty sixth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-37
Hanuman showing his mega form (When Hanuman sees that Sita is miserable, he offers to carry her on his back immediately to the presence of Rama. Sita refuses to believe him
because he is too small and would not be capable of doing it. Hanuman then shows her very big form. She is wonderstruck by his strength but tells him that as a woman she many not
be able to undertake such a risky journey. She also tells him of her owill she has never touched any other male except Rama. She concludes by saying that unless Rama himself frees
her, a bad name would come to him.)
That princess Sita who had a full moon face after hearing the news, told the following meaningful words containing essence of justice. 1
“The words told by you that “Rama is not paying attention to any thing”, is like nectar and the words that ”He is drowned in sorrow”, is like poison.” 2
“Though full of complete riches or very horrible sorrow, man is tied and dragged by the effects of actions his previous birth , similar to be being tied and dragged by a rope.” 3
“Hey chief of the monkeys, it is indeed true that the effects of fate cannot be prevented by all living beings, This is aptly illustrated by the example of the son of Sumithra, myself and
Rama.” 4
“When is Rama going to swim to the other shore of sorrow, similar to the one who after breaking of the ship in the ocean, swims with difficulty to the other shore.” 5
“When is my lord going to kill Rakshasas , kill Ravana, destroy Lanka and see me? 6
“I can be alive only that number of days when the year of my captivity lasts, and so he has to be told that “He has to complete the job with care and speed.”” 7
“This is the tenth month in the period set for me to be alive by Ravana and the remaining period is only two months.” 8
“Ravana has been told about returning me back to Rama to the best of his ability by his brother Vibishana by good and sweet words but his brain does not accept it as proper.” 9
“Ravana does not like to return me back because , he is caught in the web of time and is being searched by death.” 10
“Hey monkey, this has been told to me on great detail personally by Anala, the eldest daughter of Vibishana who has sent here by her own mother. 11
“Hey chief of monkeys, I am definitely sure that my lord would get me back soon, for my mind is pure and he has several good qualities.” 12
“Hey monkey In Rama there is a great combination of enthusiasm, masculinity, strength, mercy, gratefulness, chivalry and fame.” 13
“Which enemy will not shiver in fear of him who alone without the help of his brother killed fourteen thousand rakshasas in Janasthana?” 14
“That great man is one who cannot be shaken by sorrow and I know him like Indra’s wife knows Indra well.” 15
“Hey , monkey, Rama who is the sun with net of arrows as his rays would soon dry the water which is full of Rakshasas.” 16
“Seeing Sita who was afflicted by sorrow because of Rama and who was telling like this with eyes full of tears, Hanuman told the following words.” 17
“Sri Rama is going to reach here along with the army of monkeys and bears as soon as he hears my words.” 18
“Hey lady without any blemishes. If this is not agreeable, you climb on my back and I would definitely free you from the clutches of insufferable Ravana.” 19
“ I would safely cross the ocean along with you , if you climb on my back for I definitely have the strength to carry the entire Lanka along with Ravana.” 20
“Hey princess of Mithila, I would immediately present you to Raghava who is atop the Prasravana mountains like the God of fire delivers the sacred offerings to Indra” 21
(God of fire acts as an agent to deliver offerings made by human beings to Devas and Pithrus)
“You would be able to immediately see Raghava who is similar to Vishnu in killing of Rakshasa, who is similar to Indra who sits on a seat called “Naga Rajam” , who lives in a
hermitage doing all possible efforts to see you soon, who is very strong, and who is with Lakshmana .” 22-23
“Hey Lady who does only good, climb on my back. Do not hesitate. You would be able to attain and live with Rama like Lady Rohini with moon God, Lady Suvarchala with Sun God.
You sit firmly on my back and cross the sea and the ocean .” 24-25
“No body who lives in Lanka, have the strength to follow my speed , when I take you and travel fast. Oh holy lady.” 26
“Hey Vaidehi, I would go high up in the sky carrying you without any difficulty similar to the fashion by which I came here , be please to see.” 27
Maithili hearing these wonderful words of the monkey chief , became extremely happy because of this and became wonderfully alert, and told Hanuman the following words in a
different way. 28
“Hey monkey who is the army-commander in chief of the monkeys, the fact of your desire to carry me through this very long route makes me feel that it is your monkey like conduct.” 29
“Hey Chief of monkeys, how do you propose to take me from her to the presence of my husband with the frail body of yours?” 30
That wonderful hero and son of wind God Hanuman, after knowing the opinion of Sita thought about her apprehension as follows. 31
“This black eyed damsel Vaidehi does not about my inborn strength or fame. Let her see my that aspect which I can assume at will that will impress her.” 32
After thinking thus that monkey chief Hanuman who has won over enemies like passion anger etc assumed his natural aspect and made Vaidehi see it. 33
That great hero and monkey chief to show Sita his real form jumped far away from the tree and assumed his mega form. 34
That monkey chief standing before Sita became equal the Meru and Mandhara mountains and shined like the raging fire. 35
Then that monkey who was having a red face , who was extremely strong, who had nails and teeth like Vajrayudha and who was like a mountain told the following to Vaidehi. 36
“I have sufficient strength to carry this city of Lanka along with its mountains, forests , buildings, spires , towers and also its chief.” 37
“So, Hey Vaidehi, make your brain stable, leave out all doubts. Hey lady and make Rama along with Lakshmana devoid of all sorrows.” 38
That daughter of Janaka who was having broad eyes like the lotus leaf looking at Hanuman who was adopted son of God of Wind and who was like the mountain spoke as follows. 39
“Hey great monkey, I am seeing your great qualities, strength of your body, your speed which is equal to that of wind god and the power which is equal to that of the fire God.” 40
“Hey chief of monkeys , how can an ordinary being have the strength to reach this unthinkable beach and this city?” 41
“I can visualize your great strength by which you can carry me back but the great ones but we have to also consider the certain and speedy completion of his duty of the great one .” 42
“Hey chief of monkeys, it is not possible for me to accompany you for I may faint by the great speed by which you go.” 43
“I may perhaps fall down because of trembling induced by fear from your back when you are traveling in the sky far far above the ocean.” 44
“I would then perhaps fall and die in the ocean and become good food for beings like whales and crocodiles living in the sea.” 45
“Hey destroyer of foes, Not only that it is not possible for me to go with you. For danger may without doubt happen to you who is carrying me.” 46
“For once the bad soul Ravana comes to know that I have escaped, those great valorous asuras ordered by him would catch up with us.” 47
“Hey valorous one, you would be surrounded by those heroes armed with iron rods and spears and you carrying me who has to be saved would attain lot of danger.” 48
“Those Rakshasas would be too many and well armed you would not be armed and how can you fight with them in the sky and that too how is it possible for you to save me?” 49
“Hey chief of monkeys, while you are fighting with those Rakshasa who are capable of cruel deeds , I may tremble because of fear and fall down.” 50
“Hey chief of monkeys, there would be too many rakshasas who are all very powerful and they somehow will attain victory over you in war.” 51
“Otherwise also when you are fighting with lot of difficulty, I may fall down and those sinner Rakshasas would take me away.” 52
“Perhaps they may snatch me from your hands or even perhaps kill me for in war victory or defeat is never certain.” 53
“Or it is possible that insulted by those Rakshasas I may give up my life and even that way, Hey monkey chief, all your efforts will culminate in getting no result.” 54
“I realize that you are quite capable of killing all of them but in spite of that Rama’s fame will decrease when it is known that all Rakshasas were killed by you.” 55
(She implies that People will talk that Rama was not able to kill his enemies without depending on others.)
“Otherwise also , once the Rakshasas recover me they would hide me in a place from where no one can locate me and because of that monkeys will not be able to find me out nor
would Rama and Lakshmana be able to find me out. Even like this all the efforts put by you would be wasted.” 56
“Would it not be better if Lord Rama also comes with you?” 57
“Hey great hero, is it not true that the soul of Rama, his brothers , you and all members of the princely dynasty lies in me.” 58
“Those two once they realize that I cannot be saved would become weak with sorrow and would sacrifice their lives along with all monkeys and bears.” 59
“Hey greatest of all monkeys, having observed chastity as my ideal, I never had at any time , any desire to even touch another male.” 60
“But in case of the touch of Ravana, it was done in spite of my chastity because I was not free, I did not have any other go, I was completely enfeebled and was done by force because I
fell in to his hands.” 61
“It would be proper for Rama , if he kills the ten headed Rakshasa along with his relatives and takes me along with him.” 62
“I have heard nay seen the great valour of that great man in killing his enemies in war and I know that neither devas nor Rakshasas nor Pannagas are equal to Rama in war.”63
“Who will think of fighting with that Raghava who holds the great bow called Kodanda, who is very strong, who is equal to Indra in valor , who is like the fire kindled by wind in war and
who is with Lakshmana , after knowing him.” 64
“Hey chief of monkeys, Who would think of opposing that Raghava who is like the elephants guarding the directions, who kills enemies in war, who is with Lakshmana and who stands
unperturbed like the Sun at the time of deluge with arrows as his rays.” 65
“Hey great monkey, please make my lord surrounded by Lakshmana and the several army chieftains arrive here. Hey valorous monkey, make me, who is drowned in sorrow because
of forever thinking about Rama, happy.” 66
Thus ends the thirty seventh chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-38
(Giving of Choodamani[2]) (Hanuman appreciates Sita for her noble words. She then tells him about the story of a crow attacking her and how Rama sent a Dhurba grass with manthra
of Brahmasthra to kill him. She wonders why he is not doing it now.She gives her Choodamani as a memento to Hanuman so that Rama will have faith that
Hanuman has indeed seen her.)
That chief of monkeys hearing this and being one who can analyze and understand words, became happy on hearing these words and told the following to Sita. 1
“Hey holy lady who tells that which is good, whatever you have told is extremely suitable to your character and also suitable to the humility and womanly character of virtuous ladies.” 2
“Because the character of ladies is not capable to cross the ocean of one hundred yojanas broad , making me as a vehicle.” 3
“Hey lady who wears humility as an ornament, your words that, ”you would not allow the touch any other male except Rama”, which you told as your second reason is very suitable to
you who is the wife of that great man. Hey holy lady, who else except you can tell such a sentence?” 4-5
(“Inspite of the pitiful sorrow state without bothering about her release from the clutches of Ravana, thinking only of just duty, only you can tell “I would not come with you”)
“Hey holy lady, whatever you have told and did in front of me , all those things would be informed immediately to Rama.” 6
“Hey holy lady, I told you like this with a loving and merciful mind, with a intense desire to do good to Rama in various ways.” 7
“I told you like this because of the difficulty in crossing the wide ocean, because of the difficulty in entering the city of Lanka and because of the faith in my strength.” 8
“I wanted you to be rejoined with Rama immediately and because of intense devotion and love I told you like this and not with any other intention.” 9
“Hey holy one, because you do not have an intention of accompanying me, please give a memento so that Rama would understand the truth without any doubt.” 10
Thus told by Hanuman that Sita who was like a divine lady started slowly telling the following with words mingled with tears. 11
“Please inform whatever I tell , which is true and which is known to him ,using the same words to my lord. “In the Chitra Koota mountains , in the north west valley, in the shore of river
Mandakini, in the hermitage blessed with fruits, roots and water , after spending time with different flowers and the aroma filled gardens and thus getting tired you were lying down with
your head on my lap.”” 12-14
“At that time one crow which was attracted by flesh attacked me with his sharp beak and I drove it away using a piece of mud .” 15
“But that flesh eating crow desiring for food did not leave the meat and went on attacking me and remained around there.” 16
“I got angry with the bird and when I removed my dress belt , my dress got unloosened and in that state I was seen by you.” 17
“I who was tired due to anger because I was pecked by the crow which was desirous of food was teased by you. Because of this I was very shy but in spite of that I came nearer to you
and sat on your lap as you were sitting. You became happy and I was slowly consoled of my anger by you.” 18-19
“Oh, Lord I who was slowly wiping away the tears which made all my face wet , was understood by you as having been made very angry by the crow.” 20
“Due to tiresomeness I slept on the lap of Raghava and the brother of Bharatha in turn sleep on my lap. Again the same crow reached there.” 21
“That crow seeing me completely recovered due to my sleep on the lap of Rama suddenly came near me and wounded my breasts.” 22
“Like this that crow came near me several times and inflicted severe wounds and Lord Rama was made wet by the flowing drops of blood.” 23
“That lord who was deep asleep , terror to his enemies and very pretty even then was woken up by me who was severely attacked by the crow.” 24
"That great one seeing that my breasts were wounded became very angry and hissing like a serpent asked as follows.” 25
“Hey lady who has thighs like the trunk of an elephant, who inflicted that wound on your breasts and who is playing with the very angry five headed snake?” 26
“Seeing all round he saw just opposite to me that crow whose sharp nails are coated with blood.” 27
“That crow was the son of Indra, foremost among birds and in speed was equal to the God of wind and due to this he disappeared in to the earth immediately.” 28
“That great one who was foremost among the intelligent with rotating angry eyes due to the crow , took a very cruel decision.” 29
“He took one Durbha from the Durbha mat on which he was sitting chanted the manthra for Brahmasthra and that which was aimed at the bird lighted like the fire of hell.: 30
(Brahmasthra was the ultimate weapon during those times .It was got as a blessing from Lord Brahma. It was believed that once it is sent and failed no other weapon will work. Also it
was believed that without inflicting an wound it cannot be recalled .Rama was blessed with Brahmasthra by Viswamithra.)
“He then sent the burning Durbha towards the crow. What to say, from that time that Durbha started chasing the crow in the sky.” 31
“At that time that crow which was chased went in search of protectors all over the world and what to say visited several places.” 32
“In spite of wandering and searching in all the three worlds and being forsaken by sages, devas and its own father , it again came back to Rama.” 33
“That Kakustha who is a protector seeing the bird lying on the earth seeking his protection, though it was fit to be killed, with mercy gave protection to it.” 34
“Seeing that shamed one who was lying there without any other option, he said “Brahmasthra cannot go waste and so tell me what to do?” “ 35
“It said, “If it is so , let it take away my right eye.” And that arrow took away the right eye of the crow.” 36
“It saved itself by sacrificing its right eye and from that time the fact that crows have only one eye became well known.” 37
“It offered salutations to Rama and the king Dasaratha and being permitted to depart by that hero , it went to its home.” 38
“Hey Lord of the earth, for my sake , in case of the crow, you used Brahmasthra and why have you tolerated him who has stolen me from your custody?” 39
“Hey great man, you who are greatly enthusiastic like that , take mercy on me. Hey Lord I who have taken as my Lord(protector) can be seen by you as an orphan (i.e. without
protector) “ 40
“I have heard only from you that the greatest Dharma(just action) is to remove the sorrow of others “ 41
“Being my Lord, I have understood him as as a great hero, great enthusiast, very strong man, man capable of limitless action, one who cannot be rattled by others, one who is similar
to sea in looks, one who is like Indra to this earth surrounded by the sea.” 42
“In spite of being like this and being greatest among archers, truthful and very strong, what is the reason for his not sending his arrows against the Rakshasas.” 43
“There are no Nagas nor Gandarwas nor Asuras nor Marutganas who have sufficient strength to face a war with Rama.” 44
“If that great hero has at least slightest belief in me why is he not destroying the Rakshasas with his arrows.” 45
“Why is it Lakshmana who is very strong, who gives pain to his enemies and who is a hero not take me back after seeking permission from his brother.” 46
“Why are both these who are like lion among men, who are as powerful as Vayu(Wind God) and Agni(Fire God) and who cannot be faced by even the Devas disregarding me?” 47
“Since both these two capable and victorious ones are not even bothered about me, there is no doubt that a great sin which is not known to me should have been committed by me.”
48
Hearing these words which were told by Vaidehi with tearful eyes and which were capable of melting the mind, the great Hanuman who was the son of God of wind told the following
words. 49
“Hey holy lady, I am telling you after taking oath on truth that Rama is not interested in any thing because of the sorrow about you. Because Rama is drowned in sorrow Lakshmana
also is sorrowful.” 50
“Hey lady without blemish, you who are a great lady was seen by me due to blessings of God and this is not the time for sorrow for just now you are going to see the end of your
sorrows.” 51
“Those two princes who are both very strong and who both are lion among men in the great wish for seeing you are going to make the city of Lanka in to ash.” 52
“Hey broad eyed lady, Raghava is going to kill the cruel Ravana along with his relatives and take you back to his own city.” 53
“Please tell me those words which should be told to Raghava, the indomitable Lakshmana, the great hero Sugreeva and the assembled monkeys.” 54
Thus told by Hanuman that goddess like Sita who has wilted by sorrow thus replied to Hanuman, the monkey. 55
“Please give my salutations to that great one who was given birth by the great minded Kausalya for the good of the world and enquire about his welfare.” 56
(Sita implies that since Kausalya gave birth to Rama for the good of the world he would not disregard her and save her)
“That great holy one who was born as a good son of Sumithra sacrificed because of his devotion to Rama all his garlands, his jewels , ladies who used to love him, that wealth which
cannot be earned in spite of great effort in this earth and incomparable pleasures and followed Rama after worshipping his father and mother and taking their permission and
accompanied the great Kakustha in the forest protecting him.” 57-59
“That great minded , handsome great warrior who was like a lion was doing service to me like his mother and to Rama like his father.” 60
“When I was being abducted the great hero Lakshmana was not near me Lakshmana serves the elders well and he is Very lucky and intelligent , a prince who is similar to my father in
law and one who serves Rama constantly more than me.” 61-62
(Sita without telling plainly expresses her anguish for sending Lakshmana to help Rama in spite of his
unwillingness. She also acknowledges the fact that he worships Rama and constantly serves him.)
“That hero seeing whom Rama did not even remember his father is fully capable of completing any job entrusted to him.” 63
“That Lakshmana who is always dear to Rama , who obeys him always who is very careful and who is a relation without any guile is one to whom enquiries of welfare should be made
on my behalf.” 64
“Hey chief of monkeys similar to the fact that Rama would be the cause of ending my sorrows, you are responsible for me to complete this job.” 65
“Raghava because of your effort should take all necessary steps in my case and so please tell again and again my Lord who is a hero, the following.” 66
“I am telling on oath , hey son of Dasaratha, I would be alive for one more moth and afterwards I would not be alive.” 67
“Be merciful to save me from the clutches of Ravana who is a bad person and who is a base soul similar to how Kousiki was saved from Patala.” 68
(Kausiki was abduced by God Varuna when she was taking bath and kept in Patala. Uchathya , her husband went to Patala and brought her back.)
Then she removed her hair brooch(Jata Valli or Chooda mani) tied in her cloth and gave it to Hanuman saying, “Give this to Rama.” 69
That hero Hanuman received that Jewel made of pearls from Sita and put it on his fingers and that ornament fitted to his fingers. 70
After wearing that pearl jewel he saluted Sita and circumbulated her and stood near silently with folded hands. 71
Being present there only bodily. That Hanuman because of the great joy in seeing Sita mentally traveled to the place of Rama. 72
He understood that the very precious jewel was got by super human efforts and of inestimable value and started thinking of returning back with full of joy like a mountain after shaken by
a tempest. 73
Thus ends the thirty eighth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-39
(Consoling Sita) (Sita tells him about her complete faith in him. She also is heart broken and Hanuman consoles her. She wonders how other monkeys and Rama would cross the
ocean. Hanuman consoles her).
After giving the ornament to Hanuman Sita told the following,” This is a proof which is well known to Rama.”
1
“As soon as that hero Rama sees this hair brooch he would remember the three people viz. me, my mother and King Dasaratha.” 2
“Hey chief of monkeys, you who have been specially ordered in the beginning of this effort should think about what is to be done in the future.” 3
“Hey great monkey, even in completion of this effort you are the chief. Your capacity to carry out well thought out action would become the end of sorrows. Hey Hanuman do the job
carefully and become one who ends all sorrows.” 4
That great hero who is the son of wind God, told Vaidehi”So be it” and after saluting her by the nod of his head waited for hearing the permission to go. 5
Sita understanding that the monkey has started his journey back, told the following with wet eye lids and shaking voice. 6
“Hey Hanuman , inform about my welfare to Rama and Lakshmana who are non separable.” 7
“Hey, chief of monkeys please inform about my news to Sugreeva along with his ministers and the other great monkey chiefs in a way which is suitable to them.” 8
“You please try to do everything so that the great Hero Rama would pull me out of this lake of sorrow.” 9
“Inform the famous Rama in such a way that he would see me alive and hey Hanuman by spending only one sentence get lot of blessings.” 10
“After hearing the happy tidings that you will inform , the son of Dasaratha’s effort in attaining me would become permanent and intense.” 11
“The great hero Raghava immediately after hearing the message that you deliver would think of all aspects of using his valor and would order.” 12
After hearing the above words of Sita, that monkey chief Hanuman with folded hands over his head replied as follows. 13
“That Rama(Kakustha) who is going to win over his enemies and remove your sorrows from you would arrive here immediately surrounded by monkey chiefs and bear chiefs.” 14
I do not see anybody who is capable of staying alive in front of him who would be sending arrows like rain among men or among Asuras.” 15
“Specially for your sake he is capable of defeating in war the Sun, the Fie God and the God of death all alone.” 16
Hey daughter of Janaka, , it is well known that victory for Rama is due to you and that is why he is considered fit to rule the entire earth surrounded by water.” 17
(“Sradhaya devo devathwam asnuthe” meaning the Gods get their godliness through their consorts is a well known saying, which is being referred by hanuman.)
Janaki after hearing the timely , wise and firm words of Hanuman respect him and told him the following words. 18
Sita clearly understanding the words of Hanuman were told because of his intense devotion to his master and due to the liking she got because of that and told the following words to
Hanuman was about to leave. 19
“Hey hero who is capable of winning over his enemies, , if you like, please take rest in a secluded place for one day and start your journey tomorrow.” 20
“Hey monkey by your being near to me the great sorrow of the ill fated me would get consolation for at least some time.” 21
“Hey chief of monkeys, even though you are going with an intention of returning back, I do not have any doubt that by that time some danger will happen to my life.” 22
“Hey monkey, the sorrow in not seeing you would increase a lot and would make me who has been slightly consoled more sorrowful.” 23
“Hey hero who is the lord of monkeys , there is one doubt in me about the monkeys and bears who are going to help you , which should have arisen first and which is important.” 24
“How will that army of monkeys and bears cross this great ocean? How will the two sons of Dasaratha do it?” 25
“The power to cross this ocean is only available to the three of you who are equal viz. the God of wind, you and Garuda.” 26
“Hey hero, you are the foremost among those who plan to complete a work and what trick are you going to use in this case?” 27
“Hey killer of the enemies, You are the only one who can achieve this job and the fame of avenging over the enemies would only become yours.” 28
“Coming with sufficient army , winning in war with Ravana and taking me back to my kingdom after being victorious would bring laurels to me and him.” 29
“If the great killer of enemies Kakustha can tear to pieces Lanka by using his arrows and take me back, that would be suitable to him.” 30
“So please try do all actions which are matching to the valour and as per the wishes of that great soul who is war hero.” 31
Hanuman after hearing these words which are meaningful , suitable and which are as per the norms of justice, as a reply told what remains to be told. 32
“Hey holy lady, Sugreeva who is the chief of armies of monkeys and bears, who is the best among monkeys and who has a stable mind, has already decided what is to be done in
your case.” 33
“Hey Vaidehi, he is going to come immediately surrounded by crores of monkeys with an intention of destroying Rakshasas.” 34
“Those monkeys who are under his order are valorous, truthful, very strong and people who achieve what is in their mind.” 35
“Their travel cannot be stopped either above or below or by the side ways. They who are very strong will not wilt doing difficult tasks.” 36
‘They who are very powerful and capable of traveling as per the wind currents have gone round the world with its mountains and oceans several times.” 37
(Hanuman is exaggerating to please Sita. All the monkeys with him expressed their inability to cross the ocean.He himself before entering the city has told only three monkeys are
capable of entering it.)
“In the court of Sugreeva there are many more monkeys greater or equal to me. There are none there who are inferior to me.” 38
(Again an exaggeration to console Sita)
“Ordinary people are normally sent as emissaries. Great ones are not sent. If I have reached this place what to say about the others who are much stronger.” 39
“So do not be sad. Let your sorrow be removed. The monkey soldiers would reach Lanka in one jump.” 40
“Those two lion among men who are like the risen Sun and Moon, and are very strong, would climb on my back and would be reaching near you.” 41
“Rama and Lakshmana who are great heroes , who are great among men and who never separate from each other will come here and are going to make this city fly using their
arrows.” 42
“ Hey pretty one who is blessed,, that Raghava who is of the clan of Raghu, would kill Ravana along with his crowd , and is going to return to his city along with you.” 43
“So be consoled. Good would happen to you. Wait for the proper time. Within a short time you would be able to see Sri Rama wo is like a burning fire.” 44
“When this chief of Rakshasa is killed along with his sons, ministers and relatives, you would join Rama like Rohini joins Chandra.” 45
“Hey, Maithili, Hey holy lady , you wold soon reach the other shore of this ocean of sorrows. And soon Ravana would be killed by Rama himself.” 46
That Hanuman who is the son of Wind God thus consoled Vaidehi and with an intention of the journey spoke further to Vaidehi. 47
“You are going to see soon, Raghava who is very courageous and who kills his enemies and Lakshmana who stands at the gatesd of Lanka along with his bows. “ 48
“Hey, holy lady, You would soon see several companies of monkeys who roar in the valley of Malaya mountain in Lanka and who are themselves equal to mountains and clouds. And
also see here assembled many monkeys who are as valorous as tiger and lion., who are like the king of elephants, who would fight using their claws and teeth and who are very
numerous .” 49-50
“That Rama pained iraw spots by the very strong arrow called love does not know any pleasures like the elephant attacked by lions.” 51
“Hey holy lady, please do not cry. Let your mind be not troubled by sorrow. Like Indrani who is with Indra You would be with your lord and loved by him.” 52
“Who is there greater than Rama and equal to Lakshmana? Those two brothers who are like fire and wind are your protectors.” 53
“Hey, holy lady you need not live for a long time in this horrible country which is peopled by crowds of Rakshasas . There is not much time left for your Lord’s arrival.. Please be patient
till I reach back.” 54
Thus ends the thirty ninth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
Chapter-40
(Giving leave for Hanuman to depart) ( As Hanuman prepares to go Sita becomes further sad, tells him abut one more incident which happened between her and Rama and breaks
down.Hanuman further consoles her and is given leave to go by Sita)
That Sita who is like a divine maiden , after hearing that great ones words , told the following words which were good for her. 1
“Hey monkey, after hearing your dear words, I am as happy as the dry land with half germinated seeds when it receives a rain.” 2
“Please take mercy on me and do suitable steps so that I who is terribly tired because of sorrow can fulfill my wish and be able to touch the greatest among men.” 3
“Hey best among the group of monkeys, after informing as a sign the fact that due to anger he send a graa to remove one eye of the crow, please also tell Rama the following.” 4
“When my Tilaka(dot applied in the forehead by married woman) was erased , you playfully put on my forehead a Tilaka with a laterite stone>Please remember this.” 5
(Unlike the story told earlier , this is a fact known only to Rama and Sita and has romantic overtones.So Sita gives only indication so that Rama will understand that the message
comes from Sita. Another version of the story is that when Sita misplaced her Tilaka making set, both of them started searching for it with a bet that the one who finds it will get a
fondling by the other.)
“How are you who is equal to Devendra and Varuna able to bear the fact that I have been abducted and am living amidst Rakshasis?” 6
“Hey holy one, this Choodamani has always been protected with love by me and whenever I am sad I use to look at it and get consoled as if I saw you.” 7
‘This Choodamani which had its origin in water and which gives happiness is being sent to you by me and I cannot live now with sorrow.” 8-9
“I was tolerating sorrow which cannot be borne and heart breaking words of cruel Rakshasis for your sake.” 10
“Hey , killer of enemies, with great deal of pain, I would hold on to my life for one more month. After one month I would not live without you.” 11-12
“This king of Rakshasa is a cruel one and his intentions towards me are not good. If I see that you are making delay , I would not live for one more second.” 13
After hearing these words of Vaidehi narrated with tears flowing from her eyes and full of self pity ,the resplendent Hanuman who was the son of Wind God told as follows. 14
“Hey holy lady, I am truly telling on oath to you that Rama because of the sorrow caused by your separation, has forsaken everything. Due to the fact that Rama is plunged in sorrow.
Lakshmana also is sad.” 15
“Hey queen among ladies, I have been fortunate in seeing you and so this is not the time for sorrow for you would be seeing the end of sorrow immediately.” 16
“Those two blessed princes who are lion among men, with the anxiety to see you are going to turn Lanka in to ashes.” 17
“Hey broad eyed lady, those two belonging to the clan of Raghu, are going to kill Ravana and his relatives in war and are going to take you back to their city.” 18
“Hey lady without blemishes. Suppose you have some more memento which would make Rama remember his love , please give it to me.” 19
Sita addressing Hanuman told. “Hey valorous one, the memento given by me is the best among what I can give. , Hey, Hanuman, immediately on seeing this my ornament of hair,
Rama would consider your words as believable.” 20
That monkey chief Hanuman understanding that it is a great ornament, after saluting her by his head, waited for his time to depart. 21
That daughter of Janaka with face wet with tears and who was in a sorrowful state seeing the monkey chief who was interested in jumping up and consequently increasing the size of
his body told the following words with tears and a stuttering voice. 22
“Hey , Hanuman, please inform my welfare to those two brothers who are similar to lion, to Sugreeva and his ministers and all others without fail.” 23
“Hey chief of monkeys , as soon you reach in front of Rama inform inform him of my very great sorrow and my being troubled by Rakshasas .Let your path be without any problems.” 24
That monkey having been recognized as an emissary by the princess, having completed the job he intended, and very happy because of that, and understanding that very little is left to
be done, reached the northern direction mentally. 25
Thus ends the fortieth chapter of Sundara Kanda which is in the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
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