Kishkindha Kaanda
136 - Sri Rama's show of displeasure towards Sugriva and Laksmana's wrath
Chaupais
Description
He bowed his head at Laksmana's feet and made humble petition to him, whereupon Laksmana extended to him his protecting arms. When the report of Laksmana's wrath reached the ears of the monkey lord (King Sugriva), he was terribly distracted with fear and said, "Listen, Hanuman: take Tara with you and with suppliant prayers appease the prince (Laksmana)." Hanuman accordingly went with Queen Tara and bowing at Laksmana's feet recounted the Lord's glory. With much supplication he escorted the prince to the palace and after laving his feet seated him on a couch. Then the monkey lord (Sugriva) bowed his head at the prince's feet, while Laksmana took him by the arm and hugged him. "There is nothing so intoxicating, my lord, as the pleasures of sense which in an instant infatuate the soul even of a sage." Laksmana was gratified to hear his humble speech and reassured him in many ways. The son of the wind-god told him all that had happened in the meantime, viz., how batches of spies had been despatched (in various directions).