Uttar Kaanda
202 - Sri Rama bestows parting presents on the monkeys and the Nisada chief
Chaupais
Description
Conscious of the devotees' services, Bharata as well as his younger brother (Satrughna) and Laksmana (Sumitra's son) proceeded to see them off. Angada's heart was so full of love that he would turn again and again to have one more look at Sri Rama. He would repeatedly prostrate himself on the ground and expected that Sri Rama might ask him to stay on. He became sad as he recalled the characteristic way in which Sri Rama looked, talked, walked and smilingly greeted His friends. But when he perceived in the Lord's look what was in His mind, he departed with many a word of prayer, impressing His lotus-feet on his heart. Having seen all the monkeys off with utmost respect, Bharata and his younger brothers returned. Then Hanuman (who had evidently accompanied his master to see him off) clasped the feet of Sugriva and sought his favour in many ways : "After spending ten more days in the service of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus), if you please, I will see your feet again, my master." "A storehouse of merit as you are, O son of the wind-god, you go and serve the All-merciful." So saying, all the monkeys forthwith departed. Angada, however, tarried to say, Listen, Hanuman:-