Lakshman Rao U
When Ravana received the grievous tidings of his trusted generals’ defeat, his mind was troubled with dark thoughts of vengeance and strategy. In his chamber sat Akshakumara, his valiant son, a warrior of unmatched prowess, his skill in arms eclipsing even the finest of generals. Endowed with the pride of celestial boons and ever eager…
The seven elite warriors, sons of powerful ministers, set forth from their respective quarters to confront the mighty Hanuman. They shone like blazing fire, mounted upon celestial chariots drawn by steeds of immense might and speed. The chariots thundered forth, roaring through the skies, cleaving the gales unleashed by Hanuman’s fearsome power. Each warrior, trained…
Lo, behold! The tempest rose in simian form, Hanuman the mighty, child of the Wind, leapt upon Lanka like the gale’s own fury, shaking its golden bones till fear groaned from pillar to gate. Even as thunder rends the sky and oceans leap in wrath, so came he, rushing, roaring—before whom the famed Kinkaras, cruel…
Hanuman, the mighty vanara, born of the wind and schooled in restraint, resolved to awaken the demon world to the power of their destined foe. Not through stealth nor speech did he declare this truth, but by thunder and fury. He chose a path fierce and deliberate, not for glory, but to strike fear into…
The divine and graceful daughter of King Janaka listened attentively to the son of Vayu and said: “O Hanuman! Your words are soothing and life-giving, like the rain that brings joy to the earth and sprouts to life. In my sorrow, I yearn to reunite with Rama and find solace in his embrace. Please, be…
The son of Vayu, Hanuman, received a head ornament from Sita, the daughter of King Janaka. He preserved it with deep devotion. Upon receiving this precious token, his spirits soared immeasurably. Sita said to him, “Give this ‘identity’ to Rama. On seeing it, his memory will revolve around me, my father King Dasaratha, and my…
The son of Vayu, Hanuman, deeply understood the inner meaning behind the words of Janaka’s daughter, Sita. Adept in conversation and filled with reverence, Hanuman said: “O virtuous and devoted Sita Devi, the pious glow on your face fills me with faith and strengthens my confidence. Your reasoning is graceful and fitting for a chaste…
Glowing like the cool moon, having regained her composure, Sita began to speak meaningfully to Hanuman, the son of Vayu: “Hanuman, your words that Rama is consumed by grief and sorrow for me are like poisoned delight. Though sweet, they pierce my heart. God binds all beings—whether in wealth or poverty, in joy or grief—with…
The daughter of King Janaka, Sita, heard of Rama’s grace from Hanuman. In a spirit of earnest curiosity, she asked, “O Hanuman, where did you meet Rama? How do you know Lakshmana? How did humans and monkeys forge such a bond? Tell me what you observed about Rama and Lakshmana. Hearing about them will soothe…
Among the mighty monkeys, Hanuman, the son of Vayu, noble and revered, listened as Sita, the chaste princess of Videha, spoke sorrowfully, weighed down by the pain of separation. With a calm and gentle voice, he offered comfort. “O daughter of Janaka,” Hanuman said, “I come not as a stranger, but as the messenger of…
