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Jaambvaanji praising Hanumaanji related the facts. Sugriv with great joy hugged
Hanumaanji praising him. And all together then came to Sri Raghunaathji.
On the Rushyamukh mountain, outside theer hut on a stone slab were seated Sri
Raamchandraji and Laxmanji. The monkey king Sugriv arrived and bowed to both the
brothers. Then in order, all came and bowed to the Lord. Jaambvaanji bowing to
Bhagwaan made a request: ―O Lord! The son of Wid deity accomplishing your task has
saved our lives.. The valour and intellect that he has demonstrated, I cannot fully
describe. Really he is fit to be the crown of all the monkeys.‖
Hearing one‘s praises, the righteous become respectful whereas the wicked become
egotistic and rude. Hearing Jaambvaan‘s words, Hanumaaji bowed to the feet of Sri
Raam. Bhagwaan Raam lifting him up hugged him. And seating nex to him, he said:
―Brother Hanumaan! Where id Vaidehi? Is she well? How is she passing her days? How
did you get to know here whereabouts? How did you manage to reach inside the strong
Raavan‘s kingdom? What is the state of Lankaa? Did the demons get taste of your feats?
Apart from these tell me all the details that you have observed in Lankaa.‖
Clasping his hands together, Hanumaanji re;lated in detail all and in the end respectfully
said: ―My Lord! To go into Lankaa, destroy the Ashok garden, to present oneself in the
court of strong Raavan, put to fire Lankaa and such tasks how can they be accomplished
by a mere soul like me? It is by the grace of your feet that those tasks were accomplished.
In reality, you have performed those tasks to glorify your devotee, because:
Niha sva seynya-eva Sitaayaa Raaj na kop analen te
Dagdha purvaa tu yaa Lankaa nimittam bhavay kapi-hi
Shakhaa mrugasya shaakhaayaa-haa shaakhaam gantum paraakramaha
Yat punar ladhitom bhodhi-hi prabhaavo ayam prabho tava
(these are verses from Sri Hanumaanji‘s compiled Raamcharit (Hanumaannatak))
Meaning:
O Lord! Who am I to burn Lankaa? Either by the sighs of Bhagvati Sitaa or else by the
fire of your anger, Lankaa had had already burned – and me – an ordinary monkey only
became instrumental in this!‖
―And my Lord! I am only an ordinary monkey. At the most I could only jump from one
tree to another, how could I have crossed the vast ocean? It is by your effect!‖
By such courtesy expressed by Hanumaanji, all monkeys began to praise him. Bhagwaan
Raam became emotional and hugged Hanumaanji again. Hugging him to his chest Sri
Raamchandraji said: ―Brother Hanumaan! You have really by accomplishing this taske
made me indebted to you. Even if wanted to, I cannot repay you for it. But Mahaavirji!
Amongst my friends and devotees I take pleasure to remain indebted to them. From
today, you are my indifferentiated friend. By carrying out this task you have made yours
for ever.‖
Hearing the praise from Bhagwaan‘s mouth, tears ran down Pavankumaar‘s eyes. Only
the few words came from his mouth: ―Great Lord! Great is your affection for the
devotees! Geeat is your compassion!‖
Remaining silent for a while Hanumaanji said: ―Ocean of compassion! Bhagwati Sitaa at
evry breath remembers you. Night and day steream of ters flow from her eyes. There is
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