The noble son of King Dasaratha, Prince Rama—radiant in virtue and resplendent in might—stood poised upon the precipice of destiny. With the keen insight of a sage and the boldness of a warrior, he pondered deeply the labyrinthine intricacies of invading Lanka and confronting the nether world of rakshasas. He marvelled not only at the…
Sugreeva, the noble Vanara king, drew before Rama a bold vision of the coming course, balanced with a prudent path of action regarding the formidable island of Lanka. The moment was delicate. The simian warriors, their hearts aflame with courage, stood eager to plunge into the task with storm-like swiftness. Yet Sugreeva, wise in the…
Rama was gladdened by the honest and forthright report concerning Lanka, now steeped in demonic dominion. He found solace too in Sītā’s noble words, wherein she had declared that Rāma must vanquish the demon king and take her back with honour. Rāma then spoke thus: “Hanumān’s deed is of the rarest kind—none could have achieved…
The son of Vayu, his limbs dusted with the ashes of battle and eyes bright with the fire of triumph, returned from the dread isle of Lanka and stood before the noble son of Dasharatha. With folded hands and voice steeped in reverence, he spoke thus: “O prince of the, I bring tidings from the…
Steadfast and noble, the son of Dasaratha sat beside Lakshmana, his eyes fixed on the ornament brought by Hanuman—a head jewel sent by Sita as a sign of her safety and remembrance. Rama received it with trembling hands, placed it gently upon his chest, and slipped into the depths of memory. “This jewel,” he murmured,…
Dadhimukha, the valiant chief guardian of the sacred Madhuvan, appeared before King Sugreeva in the august presence of Rama and Lakshmana. His face bore signs of agitation, his demeanor disturbed. Sugreeva, noticing this unrest, gently asked, “What troubles you, Dadhimukha? Has someone wronged you? You are loyal, revered, and dear to us. Please speak openly.”…
With calm composure and steady grace, Hanuman, the mighty son of Vayu, narrated the events of his extraordinary journey—from Mahendragiri to Lanka and back—step by step. The warriors around him, including the wise Jambavan and the valiant prince Angada, listened intently, observing Hanuman with admiration. To their surprise, not even a hint of pride could…
Hanuman returned from Lanka to Mahendra Giri With the speed of the wind-God Vayu, the mighty Hanuman soared across the vast ocean, untiring and unwavering. As he crossed the endless waters with ease, he seemed as steady and boundless as the ocean itself. Above him stretched the vast sky, like a sacred sea: the moon…
In the fullness of time, the mighty mission of Hanuman approached its grand consummation. The son of Vayu, heart brimming with triumph, beheld with joy the fruit of his labour. His spirit soared like the winds themselves, charged with divine zeal, as his inner yearning—to behold Sita, to strike fear into the hearts of demons,…
After an intense and eloquent appeal by Vibhishana, Ravana, the mighty king of Lanka, reluctantly relented from his initial decision to execute the monkey messenger they had captured. In a lighter mood, he acknowledged, “Your argument, Vibhishana, deserves thought. The tradition of sparing emissaries has been well illustrated by your examples. I shall not take…
