Kishkindha Kaanda
139 - Sampati'ss advice to the monkeys to leap across the ocean; Jambavan encourages Hanuman by reminding him of his strength
Chaupais
Description
"He who can leap over the ocean having a width of eight hundred miles and is a repository of intelligence will be able to do Sri Rama's business. Look at me and take courage in your heart. See how rejuvenated I feel in body (with a new pair of wings) by Sri Rama's grace. Even sinners who invoke Sri Rama's Name are able to cross the vast and boundless ocean of mundane existence. You, therefore, who are His spies, should never lose nerve but be up and doing with the image of Sri Rama enshrined in your heart." So saying, O Garuda! Continues Kakabhusundi the vulture departed, leaving them much amazed at heart. Now each one of the monkeys talked of his own strength, but doubted his ability to leap across. Said Jambavan (the king of bears), "I am now too old and not a particle of my former strength is left in my body. When Sri Rama, the Slayer of the demon Khara, assumed the form of Trivikrama (the Lord with three strides, Lord Vamana), I was young and possessed great strength.