Kishkindha Kaanda
129 - Sri Rama's meeting with Hanuman and the conclusion of an alliance between Sri Rama and Sugriva
Chaupais
Description
When Hanuman, the son of the wind-god, found his master so gracious to him he rejoiced at heart and all his agony disappeared. "My Lord, on the summit of this hill dwells Sugriva, the chief of the monkeys; he is a servant of Yours. Make friends with him, my lord; knowing him to be in affliction rid him of all fear. He will have Sita tracked by drafting millions of monkeys in every direction (in search of Her)." Having thus explained to Him everything, he lifted both the brothers on his back (and took them to the place where Sugriva was). When Sugriva saw Sri Rama, he accounted his birth as highly blessed. He reverently advanced to meet Him and bowed his head at His feet; while the Lord of Raghus and His younger brother embraced him in return. The monkey chief pondered thus within himself, "Will they, good heavens, make friends with me?"