Angadha test Vanaras
Hearing Sampathi’s words the Vanaras were ecstatic and were in Aravaaram ( Ostentation, Pompous,ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory) mood by jumping all over. Then desirous of seeing Sita they came towards Ravana’s Lanka by reaching the Sea shore in India. That place had all the best of materials in the world. In the Northern shore of the South sea Vanara Army descended. They saw many a Huge creatures,were playing in the sea screeching; someplaces the Waves were splashing like thunder, some places there were no waves giving a feeling that the King of the Ocean was asleep; some places the waves were like Huge mountains; It appeared in some places ,as though the sea was playing with small waves. For the Demons of Pathaal (Beneath the Earth) Sea is the playground, seeing this Huge sea Vanaras (Monkyes) were overcome with scare and with hair raising experience and wondering how to cross this ocean which is like Sky in depth “ How will we cross this?” and were worried. Intelligent Angadha understanding their concern, in a sagacious manner with tactful words removed their misgivings and bolstered their courage.
“ We should never allow the fear to overtake our Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+ Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}. By worrying many a limitation engulf us. Like the great Serpent angered by an innocent infant will kill him by biting; similarly Worry also quickly destroys man. When we take up a task with enthusiasm, if we give room to worry, it will take control of us and will vanquish our efforts. Which job can be concluded if our Strength gets subdued by Worry?” thus Angadha pacified Vanaras.
Next day morning Angadha called for a meeting with Elderly, Knowlegable, Wise, Expereinced, Famous and the best amongst the Vanaras and pondered again. Like the entourages of Maruts circle Indra , the Vanara Army was surrounding Angadha. Except Valli’s son Angadha and Vayu’s son Hanuman who else can control this Vanara Army? The Angadha facilitated them and querreid ‘ Who is the great person who will cross this ocean? Who will make the words of the Great Warrior Sugreeva’s come true? Who will cross this Ocean which is 100 Yojhanas and prevent us from King’s Punishment? Who is that great Person who will enable us fulfill our task, and then all of us can go to Kishkinda, and see again Wife, Children and enjoy with Wealth, granary and comforts ? By whose Grace will we see the Great Strong Rama Lakshmana and Sugreeva Happy ? Amongst you if there is any one who can cross this ocean, may he grant the Protection to all of us and bless us with well being of all of us’ thus proclaimed Angadha. Hearing this none present replied. The entire Vanara Army was silent. Then Angadha once again addressed the Vanaras All of you are Strong men, Best and have undeterred Prowess of Valour , of Noble Lineage thus King had specially conferred and felicitated you. Amongst you, none had ever faced obstacles anytime so please tell me how much distance can you jump” thus Angadha enthused the Assembled Knights amongst the Vanara Warriors . (Slokas 24)
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