Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

The oneness of both the hearts, the meeting of Shiva and jiva, then what differentiation?
Pretence, fraud, and the feeling of you – me is miles away! That is the concept of nonduality.
That is ―Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram‖ real form. Clasping both his hands in fron
of Bhagwaan, Hanumaanji prayed: ―My Lord! I am an animal. An ordinary being. If I
forget you, then what is the surprise? But how can you forget me? By your very
command I came from Ayodhyaa to Rushyamukh mountain. For many days I have
awaited your arrival. Presently, Sugrive is very perturbed. I have consoled him by giving
him your acquaintance. He also has full faith in you. Now come to the mountain and
accept the friendship of Sugriv. Help him first in his task. With thousands of monkeys, he
will assist you in search for Sitaaji.‖
Saying thus, Hanumaanji seated both the brothers on his shoulders. Sugriv seated on the
peak of the mountain saw all this from a distance. His doubts began to vanish. He was
convinced those that Hanumaanji was bringing seated on his shoulders, they must be his
well wishing friends.
Friend of friend
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The lord is friend to everyone. Nevertheless he even more friend to his devotees friend,
because the devtee‘s recommendation is not in the slightest weak. Refuge to the ones
who have no support, affectionate to the weak and downtrodden – Sri Raam and Laxman
– taking them Hanumaanji arrived on the Rushyamukh mountain. Sugriv touched the
Lord‘s feet and bowed to him. Sri Raamchandraji also hugged Sugriv and consoled him.
By the witness of fire (Agni), the friendship of Sri Raam and Sugriv was established.
Decision was arrived at for all the issues. Both friends assured to help each other. Sugrive
had fear of Vaali, that now vanished. Hanumaanji became the cause of the friendship of
both.
Bhagwaan Raamchandraji took oath: ―I will slay Vaali with just one arrow‖. And to
assure Sugriv, he cut through seven taad trees with just one arrow.
And Sugriv took the oath: ―I will be your help in all your tasks.‖
Next day, Bhagwaan Sri Raam sent Sugriv to battle with Vaali. And Bhagwaan watched
the battle from a distance. By the calling forth of Sugriv, Valli came to battle. Both
performed wrestling. But there was no way Sugriv the weak one could stand against the
greatly strong Vaali. Vaali struck just one huge blow on Sugriv‘s shoulder – Sugriv‘s
body sweated profusely. The compassionate Raam‘s heart felt for the suffering of Sugriv.
Standing from the distance, Sri Raam called Sugriv, and by his compassionate relieved
all his pains and sufferings.
Thereafter Bhagwwan Sri Raam adorned Sugriv with a flower garland around his neck,
and sent his back again for battle.
Although Sugriv had no wish to adventure against the strength of Vaali, but by the
promise of fearlessness of Bhagwaan, he again called out Vaali for battle. The garland
given to him by the grace of the Lord had somewhat infused his body with divine
strength.
The battle ensued between Vaali and Sugriv. But there was some divine energy in Sugriv
– observed clearly by Vaali. The battle lasted a long time. But this time it was not
possible for the defeat of Sugriv.
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