Friendship with Sugreeva
Being afraid of Rama Lakshamana Sugreeva left Rishya Mkukha Mountain and hid himself in a secluded place in a Mountain called Malaya . Hanuman left Rama Lakshamana in Rishyamukha Mountain and found out where Sugreeva was hiding in Malaya Mountain and said “Lord ! Rama Lakshamana have come to Rishya Mukha Mountain; Rama is a Great intelligent man; He has immeasurable Valour; he can destroy your enemies; born in Ikshwaku Clan; Son of Emperor Dasaratha ; He is specially known for adhearance to Dharma (Righteous conduct, Just, Duty, Pious, humble, Charitable, respectful, humble ,Ethical,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation); he is famous for Pithru Vaakhya paripalanam (Implementing and Fulfilling Father’s words)When they were living in Dandhakaaranya in the garb of Mendicants doing penance, Ravana had abducted Rama’s wife. He desires your help. Rajhasooya, Ashwamedha Yagas have been doen countless number of times, Cows and Gems and other materials have been given away in Charity in abundance , controlling his indriyas ,and not faltering on
Truth Dasaratha had ruled his Kingdom,. His son Rama is seeking refuge in you for the sake of rescuing a Lady. They would like to make Friendship with you. Please extend necessary Civilities and appropriately do Puja to him. We will not get more appropriate persons than them for worshipping.
Sugreeva got enthused by hearing this and was removed of his worry about Rama and became relaxed and free. Then Sugreeva came to where Human Rama was waiting with Devotion and did Namskaram “ Lord ! You are well versed in Dharma , Valorous, Hanuman told me of your Virtues of having mercy towards all the Living Beings. Your making friendship with an Alpa (Insignifican,Puny, small, ignorable, measly/ meagre, trivial) Monkey like me and that is my good fortune and beneficial to me , big blessings. If that be your desire, herby I am extending my Hand. Please place your hand(palm ) on top of the Mine(Palm) and catch hold. We will make appropriate conditions of Treaty. “ saying this Sugreeva extended his hand. Seeing that Rama was very happy and caught hold of his hand and hugged. Then Hanuman took his original form rubbed 2 Woods and created Fire. He worshipped the Flaming Fire with Flowers kept it in between Rama and Sugreeva. They caught hold of each others hands and went around the Fire in clockwise direction; and had the Fire as a Witness and entered an Eternal Friendhsip . Then with extreme Happiness and contentment were looking at each other. Then Sugreeva said “ Lord! You have become my dear Friend as dear as my own Life. All our Sorrow and Sukham (Comfort/Luxuries) are now common to both of us. Then he broke the Branch of an Aacha Tree and sat along with Rama. Similarly he broke a Sandalwood Tree branch for Lakshmana and Hanuman to sit.
Then Sugreeva said to Rama “ Lord ! my elder brother Vaali betrayed me , took my Wife away and drove me away from the Kingdom. Being afraid of him, aching due to sorrow, I am Living in this gory forest. You should erase this fear of mine.” Sugreeva prayed clearly and sweetly.
Rama who is personification of Dharma and one who protects those you take refuge unto him and one who knows the Secret of Dharma and implements the Dharma completely, hearing Sugreeva’s words thought “ This he considers as a big task and is again and again praying to me” Smilingly said “ Noblest Monkey ! Benefit of Friendship is Upakaram (Help, Service, care they have tended to us ). I am aware of this truth.I will kill the Valli who had taken away your wife. These Bhanas (Arrows with Feathers) are sharp enough and have been adorned with Eagle Feathers: they are also sharp without any bending: it is like the Sun and Vajhrayudha, and like the Serpents which pounces hissing due to it’s pride they will pierce the Wicked Valli’s heart, will immediately take his Life, like the Huge Hill will is uprooted and Valli will be uprooted and fall on the Earth” thus Rama granted Sugreeva Shelter of Protection.
Thus hearing the words of solace which were meant good in Sugreeva’s interest with more enthusiasm Sugreeva Said “ Hey Greatest amongst Men ! Due to your prowess I will certainly regain my Kingdom and my Wife. I would request you to forthwith make arreangements to kill my Enemy now itself.
Thus Sugreeva and Rama when they made friendship same time Sita’s eyes which are like Lotus flower petals in the left eye twitched so also Vallis’ left Eye twitched and the Ravana’s Fiery Left Eye also twitched. It is an indication of Bad times when Left Eye Twitches for Men whereas for Women, It is an indication of Good Times for them. (Slokas 33)
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