Spiritual(ism)
Rāma’s solemn assurance infused Sugrīva with newfound confidence in Sugrīva, rekindling his spirit and resolve. With deepened reverence, Sugrīva, his devotion taking bold strides, spoke thus: “O Rāma! I am well aware that your arrows strike unerringly at the vital points, leaving no room for survival. Your wrath, once set into motion, shall manifest in…
My brother Vali, a terror to his adversaries, has ever been the cherished favorite of our father. His affection and concern for me were boundless. Upon the demise of our father, the counsel of the elders resolved to enthrone him as sovereign of the Kishkindha Dynasty. Thus was Vali anointed as king, reigning over the…
The exiled king Sugreeva, burdened with sorrow, beheld the grief-stricken Rama and spoke with measured gravity, his words both a solace and an oath. “O Rama, slayer of foes, do not let despair take root in your noble heart. Grief ill suits a man of your stature, a hero unparalleled in might. Of Ravana, the…
From the sacred slopes of Rushyamuka, Hanuman set forth to Mount Malaya, bearing tidings of great import. Standing before the wise and mighty king, he recounted the most stirring moments of his encounter with Rama. “O King of keen intellect and boundless strength! Know that Rama, scion of the noble Ikshvaku dynasty, has arrived here…
With keen discernment and unerring judgment, Hanuman perceived the noble and divine nature of Rama and Lakshmana. He was convinced that their alliance with Sugreeva would extend beyond mere mutual aid. A profound certainty settled within him—a great soul had entered this desolate forest with a destined purpose. He believed, without doubt, that Sugreeva alone…
With bows slung over their shoulders, quivers brimming with arrows, and swords gleaming in the light, two noble warriors advanced with a majestic stride toward Mount Rishyamuka. Their formidable presence cast a shadow of dread upon Sugreeva, the son of Ruksharajas, and his gathered counsel. Uneasy, the monkey prince paced to and fro, his gaze…
Rama, though eager to join Sugreeva for the sacred task of locating and safely bringing back Janaka’s daughter, found his thoughts stirred by the tide of time and the harmony of nature. The gentle surroundings of the Pampa River awakened in him a stream of emotions, each moment in its beauty drawing him into the…
As the ascended Gandharva, once Kabandha, departed for the celestial realms, Rama, contemplating his profound discourse, turned to Lakshmana and spoke thus: “O noble son of Sumitra! This Gandharva possessed a rare and profound knowledge of the earth. His divine insight granted him the ability to traverse the hidden and exotic corners of this vast…
As Rama stood in rapt attention, the celestial Gandharva continued his discourse, elaborating upon the path ahead and the signs that would distinguish the sacred land. Lakshmana, though silent, conveyed his keen understanding through his expression and glances toward Rama, as if urging him to absorb every detail. Then, Gandharva spoke: “O Rama, scion of…
The warriors, Rama and Lakshmana, found themselves ensnared in the mighty grasp of the demon Kabandha. With a booming voice, the demon declared: “O valiant Kshatriyas, I am Kabandha, cursed to roam this desolate forest, tormented by hunger. Why do you resist? The gods themselves have delivered you to me as my meal.” Lakshmana, mustering…
