Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

Here, Laxmanji arrived in Pampaapur. The gatekeepers welcomed him with salute. But
Laxmanji‘s countenance was different today. Just looking at him from a distance, Sugriv
began to tremble. He sent Taaraa and Angand to welcome him.
But Laxmanji‘s anger was just for show, it transpired. Taaraa and Angad received him.
So Sugriv gained confidence. He came and bowed to the feet of Laxmanji, and performed
the welcome ceremony.
Meantime, the son of wind arrived with toupes of monkeys. The leaders of monkeys from
lands afar bowed to Laxmanji. Laxmanji observed despite engrossed in the running of the
kingdom‘s affairs, Sugriv had not forgotten his task promised to Sri Raam.
But whose effect was this? Mahaavir Maruti of course! If the friend of friend and
unfailing devotee of Bhagwaan had not warned Sugriv previously, then? The history of
Pampaapur might have been somewhat different!
In the search of Sitaaji
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Sri Raamchandraji was seated on the slab of Rushyamukh mountain. On his right was his
bow and on his left he had kept the arrows. He saw toupes of monkeys coming from a
distance. Laxmanji initially came and bowed at the feet of the Lord. Sugriv arriving,
immediately bowed to the feet of Bhagwaan. The Lord hugged him. Sugriv begging
forgivance, said: ―For my delay I pray request forgivance, Bhagwaan!‖
Having forsaken all at his feet, would the Lord consider any of his demeanours? The
Lord is the form forgivance personified. With pleasant countenance he said: ―What fault,
King of the monkeys? Did you manage to settle all the issues of the kingdom?‖
―By your grace all has been settled, Bhagwaan,‖ said Sugriv respectfully.
Thereafter Hanumaanji, Jaambvaan, Nal, Nil, and others bowed to Bhagwaan. Sugriv was
introducing them, the Lord pleasantly welcomed all. Monkeys, bears and the armies of all
presented themselves saluted with clasped hands.
―Bhagwaan, we are now all present at your feet, whatever you now command we will
fulfil.‖
―Brothers,‖ said Bhagwaan Raam: ―You are all equivalent to my brother Laxmanji. We
now have to initiate the search for Sitaaji. The demons are very magical. Who knows
where they have hidden Sitaaji?‖
Sugriv according to the command of the Lord divided the monkeys into four battalions,
with each battalion under command of a chief. One battalion in the east, one in west,
another in the north he commanded to go out in search of Sitaaji. Sugriv had surmised
Sitaaji had been taken to the south, so the fourth battalion he commanded to be
despatched with Hanumaanji, Prince Anagad, the bear king Jaambvaan and others.
To all the four groups Sugriv commanded: ―In each direction, you search all houses,
temples, forests, gardens, monasteries, rivers, mountains, caves and all water reservoirs.
Those who do not complete the search and return in one mone month, they will be
punished. In this respect there will be no forgivance for any laziness.‖
Countless monkeys and bears shouted glory to Bhagwaan Raam. And bowing to
Bhagwaan departed in their directions.
Three battalions having departed, great warrior Hanumaanji bowed at the feet of the
Lord. Giving his ring in the hand of Hanumaanji, Bhagwaan Raam said: ―As a token of
my remembrance, give this ring to Jaankiji. And explain to her all about the
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