Sugreeva Vows
Thus seeing Rama agonising Sugreeva being tender in nature could not contain himself and tears poured out of his own eyes in torrents and thought “ For both of us Joy and Sorrow is common” with choking voice said “ That Sinner Ravana’s place of residence , his ability, his Valour, I do not know even wee bit.That Lowly born clan also I do not know. But to You, I make a Vow, I will make all out efforts so that you will get back Janaki alias Sita. See my PARAKRAM (Achievement,Might , Puissance,Exploits,Valor ,Heroism ,Gallantry, Prowess, Ability,Valour). Cast aside your sorrow.Why should you moan like this? Why have you forgotten your inborn courage? People like you can, does it behove of you to be such weakling? I have also been deprived of my wife. But iam not in agnuish like this.i have not lost courage. After all iam a insignificant Monkey. Do I grieve for my wife like this? You are a Great Soul and have been trained by Sages and Elders and you are Courageous, can you afford to give room to sorrow thus?Behold of your courage and stop shedding tears. Person adorning Ability and Courage as ornaments should not abort the Boundary of Manliness. The Intellectual despite Grief befriending him, Losing all his wealth, Greatly Frieghtened, even at the verge of losing his Life, he will assess , Look, weigh with his intellect will not grieve.Person who loses his intelligent composure, like the loaded ship sinks, losing control of his senses will sink in the sea of sorrow.
“Due to the Affection between us I beseech with folded hands . Do not abort your Manliness.Those who give into Sorrow do not get peace and comfort.Even their natural Aura will go on reducing.Hence you should not grieve like this. If Grief increases uncontrolled it can become detrimental and Danger to Life. Catch hold of Courage; since you are my friend I have told what is good for you and do not think I have told you something which you are not already aware off. At least considering I am your friend , you should accept and forsake this grief” thus with these soothing words Sugreeva consoled Rama.
Rama wiped with his cloth his face which was wet due to tears and got emboldend with courage. He hugged Sugreeva whole heartedly “ A dear to Life friend who always seeks out our well being, what he should counsel, you had tactfully with sagacity and timeliness you have done and I am pleased. Your words gave me solace. During such times when I do not have Relations & Friends, to get such a Friend like you is a rarity. But do make the necessary efforts in searching for Sita. Find out that Dhust (Scoundrel, bad, wicked, cruel,cunning, rascal, Villainous, devil,evil , nasty, heinious)Ravana stays . Please tell What I have to do for you without any inhibition, obstruction or delay. In a fertile land like the seed sown during rainy season,the words you said will reap the best benefits.i am not saying this due to my affection for you or in appreciation of my valour . Please do understand my words are Sathyam (Eternally True). Till date I have not spoke a Lie nor am I going to tell in future. I hereby Vow to complete the task I assured you earlier. I hereby Solemnly Commandingly Vow on Sathyam (eternal Truth).said Rama.
Hearing this Sugreeva and his Ministers got boundless Bliss. Thus Rama and Sugreeva in solitude shared their Joy and Sorrow. Hearing the Greatest amongst Humans Rama’s Vow , Sugreeva got elated that his wishes have been accomplished. (Slokas 25)
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