Kishkindha Kaanda
129 - Sri Rama's meeting with Hanuman and the conclusion of an alliance between Sri Rama and Sugriva
Chaupais
Description
"We are sons of King Dasaratha, the lord of Kosala, and have come to the forest in obedience to our father's command. We two brothers are called by the names of Rama and Laksmana. We had with us a pretty and delicate girl, the daughter of King Videha, who has been carried away by some demon here. It is in quest of her that we are moving about, O holy Brahmana. We have furnished you with our account in some detail; now tell us your story in a comprehensive manner, O good Brahmana." Now Hanuman recognized his lord and falling to the ground clasped His feet. That joy, Uma, was more than could be described. A thrill ran through his body and no words came to his lips as he gazed on the lovely style of their dress. Then recovering himself he sang His praises and was glad at heart to have found his master. " It was quite in the fitness of things that I questioned my lord; but how is it that You ask me like a mortal ? I have been roving in error under the spell of Your Maya ( deluding potency); it was for this reason that I failed to recognize my lord."