Lanka Kaanda
176 - Struck by Bharata's arrow, Hanuman drops down unconscious; dialogue between Bharata and Hanuman
Chaupais
Description
Struck by the dart, Hanuman dropped unconscious to the ground, crying "Rama, Rama, O Lord of the Raghus!" The moment Bharata heard these pleasing words he rushed and came posthaste by the side of the monkey. Seeing the monkey in swoon, the prince clasped him to his bosom and tried every means to bring him back to consciousness but in vain. With a sad look in his face and much distressed at heart and his eyes full of tears, he spoke the following words; "The selfsame Providence who alienated me from Sri Rama has also inflicted this terrible suffering on me. If in thought, word and deed I cherish sincere devotion to Sri Rama's lotus feet, and if the Lord of the Raghus is kindly disposed towards me, may this monkey be relieved of all exhaustion and pain." As soon as these words entered his ears the monkey chief arose and sat up, crying "Glory, all glory to the Lord of Kosala!"