Entering Riksahpila
Then Hanuman, Angadha, Dhara searched in the caves of Vindhya Mountains and the adjoining Forests wholly in the bushes having the Wild animals Lion, Tiger etc. As well as Rivers, Moutains, ups & Down mounds, Waterfalls they searched relentlessly. By then the Time Limit of 30days given by Sugreeva had lapsed. In the caves there Hanuman very carefully searched. Gaja, Kavaaksha, Kavaya, Sarabha, Maindha, Gnadhamadha, Dwividha, Sushena, Jhambhavaan, Nala, Angadha, Dhara while they were individually searching the Riksapilla Cave which was constructed by Demon Mayan was huge and was seen by them. Vanaras were hungry, thirsty, came there and that cave was covered by Creepers and Plants.and saw Crouncha , Swans birds wet with dripping water and red due to Lotus minerals were coming out of that entrance and the breeze having absorbed Fragrance of Flowers was blowing.Sure that there should be Lotus pond there they entered fearlessly the Cave.
That was filled with all types of Creatures and was difficult to get in, was deep like the Pathaal (Ravine going deep beneath the Earth). Then Hanuman who was like a Huge Moutain said to other Vanaras we all have searched in all the Froests, hills, Rivers etc have carefully searched for Sita and we are all tired. From this cave the Birds Swans, Crouncha, Chakravaha are flying out . Hence there should be a Big well or Mound inside this. Did you notice there are beautiful trees fully grown in the entrance? After that when Vanaras entered and saw there was no light of Sun or Moon.It was Dark and scary everywhere. They saw Lion and other wild animlas coming out of that. Then they entered Dark place and went at the speed of the Wind. There was no shortage to their valour, Morale, Prowess. But the materials there were not visible due to darkness. Then they were holding hands and hugging each other proceeded inside.By then due to tiredness and they lost their mental balance with thirst, were shouting Water Water. Thus having walked long distance tired and face went pale thought “ We will not survive, we will certainly Die”.
Then they reached a place which was Bright there they saw many a Fully grown Trees were dazzling like the burning Infernos the likes of Flames of Agni(Fire) and the Trees Gold, Silver, Gems and others adorned Flowers , with tender leaf having decoration with Gold ornaments were the Creepers. The Golden trees were dazzling like the Diamond with rising Sun. The streams were like the Blue Diamonds Water , with Golden Fish, Tortoise which are moving in them. Like the rising Sun the Golden Lotus were surrounded by the Birds and thus releaved the onlookers of their Pains . The Aircrafts of Gold, Silver, Aircrafts made of Pearls, and the windows with hanging decorations and stages made of Gems, Gold with stars The Flowers and Fruits shining like the Gems and the flowing Honey which are hummed by Golden hued Bees are drinking them. The sofas and Beds Vehicles, are embedded the Gold, Silver, Brass Vessels which were filled Fragrance like Akil, and other cosmetics, with pure Fruits, Roots with Drinks with exquisite and Expesive Garments Leather and were like mounds of Gold.
Then when they were searching they saw a Lady. She was wearing the Garment of Mendicant, looked as though observing Fasts with Diet restrictions,she was dazzling with Aura. Vanaras with fear and Awe were looking at her. Anjhaneya saw that old Lady with respect with folded hands “ Mother! Who are you? This Cave and the Wealth in this place belongs to whom?” thus asked Hanuman. (Slokas 41)
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