Sampathi informs Sita’s History
Sampathi’s words were like the waterfall of Elixir Vanaras had hair raising Hapiness. Then Jhambhavaan and other Vanaras jumped and saw Sampathi” Where is Sita? Who saw her? Who abducted her and went? Please elaborate this and tell us. Do we have any other recourse other than you? Who is that fool who does not know the speed with which Rama Lakshmana’s Bhanas(Arrows with Feathers ) fall like thunderbolt? Hearing these Sampathi with the intention to pacify the Vanaras with affection told the History of Sita.
“ What I have heard about Sita’s abduction, the person who saw her, and the details of place, Please listen. I am able to see Sita in Lanka apart from me there is one more witness . I fell here unable to enter this Hill with loss of my wings, strength, Valour. Since I have become old and without wings, my son Subharsuva has been bringing required food and giving it to me and thus protecting me. As per the adage ‘Ghandarvas have affection for Ladies their passion is very strong. Serpents have excess Anger; Deers are always afraid. Eagles have excess hunger. One day my son had gone for searching food for me returned with out food after sun set.Due to excessive hunger and thirst and due to Old Age , I scolded him severly. Bearing that he pacified me in this fashion.
“ Father! As per my normal practice went for searching food flying and blocked the entrance of the Mahendra hill. In order to catch and kill the numerous Creatures which dwell in Sea, I had blocked their passage and stood there. Then I saw a person who was the size of Mymailai Mountain was carrying a Lady who was shining like the Rising Sun.i had decided to kill them and bring to you, then with Humility and sweetly requested me to give way.Will even the Lowly born ever trouble a person who makes such a request? Person like me will ever think of doing such a Sin.Then he proceeded lighting up all the 4 directions with his Aura. Immediately the Sidhah Charanas who live in the outer Sky prayed to me “ Child! He and the Lady with him you had allowed them to go without any danger. Certainly good things will befall you.”.I came to know that later he was Ravana and she was Sita -Wife of Rama son of Emperor Dasaratha. Her hair braid had unlocked, garments had slipped, with ornaments lose. She was calling for Rama Lakshmana. Thus seeing the Sita who was in sorrow, I got delayed.
Earlier I had seen in normal way, whereas my son Subharsuva had seen personally that Person was Ravana and the Lady was Rama’s wife Sita knowing that it did not occur to me that I should punish him.After all I am a Bird; when I am without wings and weak what can I do? So I will help you with words and intellect to the extent possible. Is Rama Karyam (Divine Task of Helping Rama, as he is none other than Maha Vishnu) not mine as well? It is also benificail to me as well. You are also Great intelligent people; Great Strong persons; generous; Even Celestaisl will not dare you. Hence the King of Vanaras has assigned you this Task.The Bhanas(Arrows with Feather) have been embedded with Eagle’s feathers hence they have pin pointed accuracy of Vision; they have the ability to Protect as well destroy all the 3 worlds; Ravana is famous specially due to his Aura and Strength. But you have the support of Rama Lakshmana can there be an Impossible task? Since I know for very sure that you will accomplish your task, without any further delay oraginse for proceeding further in this matter. Intelligent persons like you will not delay in carrying out any task” Said Sampathi. (Slokas 29)
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