Reason for Sugreeva’s Sorrows
Sugreeva was pleased hearing Rama’s words Vowing to help Sugreeva retrieve the Kingdom and said to him “ Lord! By getting you as a friend who has the traits and Virtues of King ie Valour, Courage and other Virtues ; there is no doubt that the Celestials are showering on me their blessings.With your cooperation when I can get even the Kingdom of Indra (Lord of Celestial) Do I need to mention of this insignificant Kishkinda (Kingdom of Monkeys)? You were born in a Noble Lineage, you have become my Friend in presence of Agni(Fire), my relations and friends will adore me. You will also realize over a period of time that I am a worthy Friend. I am shy of speaking about my virtues.Just like the courage of Atma Gyani (Wisdom about the Soul) is Eternal; like wise the Affection of Great Souls like you will never ever change. Elders say amongst Friends there is no privacy or ownership of Gold ,Silver, Clothes Ornaments and are common and can be used and kept back.Whether the Friend is Rich or in Extreeme Poverty, is suffering from Sorrow, has Dosh(Fallacy, deficiency, defect,flaw, offence, weakness, fault, imperfection, shortcoming, blame, catch, mistake, guilt, reflection, accused, culprit,delinquent, culpable,convice, blameworthy), or has no Dhosh he is the refuge of the Friend.It is better to forsake one’s wealth, Health, Hapiness-Joy-Fun-Comfort-Cheer and even Life for the sake of a Dear Friend.Our Friendhsip should be like this”thus Sugreeva beseeched Rama.
Rama also said ‘ What you say is True” accepting same. Great intelligent and one who has the Body exhuding Aura and is like the Celestial Lakshmana also consented. Since taking Sita’s jewells both Rama and Lakshmana were standing, seeing this Sugreeva in order to seat them on a suitable place searched all around saw an Aacha tree full of flowers with Bees hovering around them. From that he broke a Big Branch sat down with Rama. Then he realized that Hanuman and Lakshaman will not sit in the same Seat, Sugreeva broke another branch and offered them seats. Thus in this juncture Rama was now unperturbed and was sitting in a Profound Majestic manner Like a still clear Ocean.Sugreeva due to his affinity and the respect he had for Rama in a stuttering Voice “ Lord! I was driven away by my Elder brother and was scared , My wife having been usurped, with intellect stirred, with agnuish I am living in this forest.Hey Valorous Person whom all the worlds are scared of ! Please shower thy benign grace on me as iam freightened of Valli whose enmity I have earned.” Thus prayed Sugreeva.
Rama the enlightened Soul and the knower of all Dharmas and implementor of the same thought “ when we have taken a Vow once again due to vacillating mind he is praying once again” with a smile “ Hall mark of a friend is to do Upakaram (Help, Service, care they have tended to others)whereas the opposite is true for Enemy. The Sinner who abducted your wife I will kill him today. Can you see my Bhanams (Arrows with feathers)? These are extremely fast.These have been adorned by Feathers of Eagle. These have penetrating Aura surrounding them.they have golden bandings as well. They are like the Indra’s Vajhrayudha.They are Sharp. They are capable of taking other’s life and zoom past like the Angered Kala Sarpum (Serpent or Laso ie Rope of death which ties it's Noose around Living beings at the time of their Death, when their Life span is over). The person who had done wrong to you that is your elder Brother is an Enemy; like Devendra(Lord of Celestials) explodes the Hills, you will see these Bhanas will hit him.” Hearing these words Sugreeva was pleased and said ‘Good Good’ and appreciated Rama.
“ Rama! I am very timid( Maha Dheena). You are Dheena Rakshaka (Protector). As you are my Friend I am crying on your shoulders. Aren’t you my Friend as you have given hand in presence of Agni(Fire). You are more dearer to me than my Life. I am telling this on the name of Sathyam (Eternal Truth). So far I have been suppressing my agony within myself, taking the Liberty of you being my friend , I am telling this to you. That has been piercing my heart so far” saying this Tears poured from his eyes. I am unable to speak anything else. And Sugreeva thought to himself “ Despite he having counselled me to have courage, now he is unable to contain his own Grief will Rama think like this?” thus Sugreeva felt ashamed, thus he controlled his pouring Tears with his courage and wiped his tears and sighed heavily spoke to Rama “ strong man Valli drove me away from the Kingdom and abused me with curel words.He took away my Wife who was more dearer then my Life; he imprisoned my friends as well. He is searching ways and means to kill me. So he had sent many a Monkey and I had killed them. Because of that doubt, when you came also, I had hid myself. Isn’t for a person who is Frightened, anything resembling Darkness is like a Ghost? These people along with Hanuman are the only friends who are my support. Despite so much of Misery, I am surviving because of them.These Friends came along with me wherever I go and protect me with care all the time. My Story is this only. I told in a concise manner.What is the use of elaborating it? My elder brother Valli is my Enemy.He is known as the most Strongman.My Life and Comfort depends on his destruction. If he is killed my Agony will end and will live happily.There is none other than as a Friend in refuge both in Sorrow and Happines” thus Sugreeva informed.
Rama asked “ Please tell the complete reason and root cause for your enmity; after hearing them I will enquire & weigh Phalaphalam(the Consequences and Benefits). If you have done meager mistake and if he had severly punished you for same I will kill him immediately; or if you have done great Aparadh (Unpardonable acts such as sin, misdemanour,delinquency, infraction, violation, crime, offence, guilt, lawbreaker, crime, outlaw, felony) if he had metted out meagre punishment , I will bring truce amongst you both.It is my duty to ensure your well being. My Anger knows no bounds on his disgracing &treating you like this. Like the fury of the Floods during Rainy season I am not able to contain my anger. So before I take the Kothanda(Bow) and string it please tell me the Truth. There is no use in your feeling remorse after Valli is killed. Please note that the moment the Arrow is shot Valli will be dead.” Said Rama.
Hearing this Sugreeva and his 4 Ministers got immeasurable happiness. Then the Monkey King started telling the reason for the Enmity between him and his Elder brother as it is, truthfully. (Slokas 46)
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