Hanuman Sees Sita
Hanuman sitting on top of the Tree was seeing in all 4 directions searching for Sita, saw the earth and the tree groves intently. Due to the effulgence of Kalpaka Vruksham(Tree) the entire place was illuminated; cuckoos cooed very melodiously; Ashoka trees with Flowers and Fruits were like the rising Sun and Fire they shone.;there were trees which blossomed flowers all through the year in all seasons. Unique shapes of flowers looked like an ornament.Due to Leaves, Flowers, Frutis the tree covered from it’s bottom to the tip ,unable to bear it’s weight he found many a tree like Ashoka were sprawling on the ground. It appeared as though there were no leaves in the tree’s branches, by the decending of countless birds on the tree. The Wayside pools were blossoming with golden hued Lotus and other Lilies.The garden enchanted with it’s sylvan surroundings and Divine fragrance by the pulling the strings of the heart.All types of brids and Animals which Humans seek to look and enjoy were present in that Ashoka Garden. The place was dense with many a Terrace like the terrace garden and Kings Palaces, neumerous types of Sitting arrangements with Carpets of exquisite workmanship with many a Tunnels duly decorated. All places wee aesthetically designed & decorated thus this was matching the Garden ‘ NANDANAM ‘ of Indra(Lord of Celestials). Due to the Aura of those trees it appeared as though the entire place was on intense Fire. The Trees which were deep rooted like the Punnai, Shanbhagam, Ezhilam Pala (Alstonia scholaris) trees Flowers as well as the Golden hued Ashoka Trees were seen there. This place was akin to the most enchanting and in describable Indra’s ‘Nanadanam’ garden, and was probably teasing Khubera’s(God of Wealth) ‘Chaithradha’.The Garden appeared as the Night sky with Flowers as Stars , with Floers as gems like the 5th ocean. Due to Trees having Flowers all through all seasons , and Trees spreading fragrance of Honey, with numerous variety of Birds, and their peculiar notes, and odours, that Ashoka Garden appeared like pristine pure Gandhamadhana Mountain.
In that Garden at a little distance Hanuman saw a Palace like a Yaga shala(Sacrificial place where offerings are made by chanting verses to Gods to appease them and thus usher in prosperity and well being of one and all). It was very tall with 1000Pillars white in colour and was akin to Kailash Mountain in Himalyas.It’s coral stair cases and Gold Platforms were teasing the Eyes. Then he saw near the Sishumbha tree there was a Building , near that he saw there was a Lady. Surrounding her were Rakshassis who were protecting her without batting an eye lid. She had become lean not having had food for large number of Days; in her dust laden body was a dirt smeared torn cream coloured single garment was wound around her;similar to the Pond without Lotus,she did not have the Jewellery needed by Ladies was she seen; the tears were pouring in torrents; Like the Earth having rows of burnt down trees during Summer, Curly long hair single braided extending below her hips and hanging was looking like the Black Cobra (Snake) . Having lost her courage, she was breathing heavily often; with excessive Lajjah(Shame )due to her having been separated from her husband was in agony . But She was capable of burning the entire Universe with her Pathivratha Dharma (Power of Chastity); seeing her anguish even Granite stone will melt.She was in trance due to mediation of Lord Rama and her sorrow; with Heart broken she has no refuge other than grief ; having left her near and dear being amidst Rakshasis is like a Female Deer being surrounded by Dogs; she has never seen any troubles; She is worthy of only permanent Comfort/Luxuries; one who is being roasted with unmentionable anguish; only after thinking about her Beauty and features can one fathom She is Sita such is her plight now; In the beginning of waning moon like the Moons rays,like the Agni(Falme of Fire) being covered by Smoke, Like the Rohini Star wanting to reach her Husband Moon being caught by the wicked Mars was Sita seen.
The lean dirty body with large eyes , looking intently for proper reasons Maruthi decided She is Sita. “ Ravana who is capable of takiiing whatever disguise he desires and was taking Sita in the sky,whom I have seen there is no difference between that same Lady and this Lady Sita. She has face that of Cosmos of Full Moon , Eye brows like that of Manmadha’s(God of Love) Bow,Like the Lotus petals with red lines and the infant Deer’s eyes which is Mirandu(petrified) , thick black hair, black curved eye lashes, and Lips like Ripe Fruit of Kovakai (Coccincia grandis or Ivory guard or tindora or Tundli); slender waist, weighing all these features She seems to be none other than Sita. Due to her physical Aura all the directions are illuminated after dispelling darkness; her physical features have been appropriately formed as that of a Noble Lady. **( Samudhrika Lakshanam describes Physical featrues in detail of Humans, how it should be and Hanuman being a learned Scholar is aware). Since she is sitting in ground and breathing heavily, she looks like a saint.; but like the wife of King of serpents one can not go near her; Like the Flame of Fire is engulfed by Smoke, her Sorrow is dwarfing her Aura; Like the Manu’s Smruthi(Doctrines for Life) which has elements of Doubt, weak wealth; Like the effort which is made with doubt, like the unfulfilled desire, Like the Job efforts which have been stopped by obstacles, confused Mind/ intellect, the Fame which has been smudged by mailicious campaign; like the Aura of Moon hidden by dark clouds, Like those Knowledge against the edifice of vedas which have become famous with out the foundation of Vedic Doctrines;Knowledge that is forgotten; Sita is seen. Having been separated from her darling husband and her yearning to join him is aching Her . She is shrunk with shame as Ravana had touched her body, being orphaned she is looking at all4 directions wondering what will happen and when? Her Face has become Dark due to continuous weeping, though worthy of wearing the best of ornaments she is without any jewellery” thus he thought. Despite Hanuman seeing her repeatedly, his doubt had not been completely cleared.Like a person who does not know Grammar who understands with great difficulty a sentence which gives an ultogether opposing meaning with great difficulty, like wise Hanuman Understood She was Sita after lot of doubts ;as she was without any ornament.
Then he found out that she was Sita not only based on her pure conduct and her broad Eyes, but various other reasons as well. When I look around her, whatever Rama described to me the Jewells she was wearing, those jewells are seen hanging on the Trees branches nearby. The uniquely designed Ear stud , Ear Flowers, the Katakam chain made of Coral and Navarathnas (1.Kembu- Ruby 2. Komedhaga - Sardonyx 3. Neela -Saphire 4. Maragadaha-Emerald 5. Pavazham -Coral6.Pushparagam -Topaz7. Manickam -Carbucle8. Muthu -Pearl9. VAIRAM/Vaidooriyam- Diamond/Lapis Lazuli), Ring due to the agonizing Fire of having been parted from her husband have become dark , inspite of not having been worn over a long time there specific features are there as it .So these are the Jewells which Rama told me” thus Hanuman decided. “ those jewells which fell off from Sita in Rishya Mukha Mounain are not seen here; those which have not fallen are here. While Sita was being abducted the golden hued Green upper garment which fell of over Rishyamukha Mountain, and those ornaments which make Lilting sounds, She is the same Lady. The Dress she is wearing now have been worn for long and has become dirty and torn.; but still the garment I saw over the Rishya mukha Mountain , there is no darth in the Aura and colour combination of that Garment she was wearing then and there is no difference between then and now in the garments she is wearing.Rama’s dearest Queen , Pathivratha(Chate Lady of Noble virtues) with Golden Aura surrounding her despite having been taken away , She is always residing in Rama’s Heart.She is that Lady and there is no doubt on that score. For whose sake Rama is Parithavippu (in much distress) for very many reasons, this Lady Is the same Sita. “ Everyone when his Lady is encountering danger, saving her is common, , I could not do so “ thus pained and also “ Never let down any one who seeks shelter is it not my pledge? When every one was stopping,she came believing me and came to forest an suffered with me , sucha Lady I have let her go” thus Rama mourned “ As per the Vedic doctrine Wiiife is ½ of Husband , Sita who took me as her Husband, I have lost her” thus in grief, “ Despite having been separated from my wife who is my Love, this wretched Praanan(-Life force, Last Breathe,that without which causes Physical and medical Death) hasn’t gone? “ with this Fire of longing Rama is suffering. Both these people’s body and the featrues from Ear to Foot are Great and are similar.thus concluded Hanuman.
Hence this Lady is sutable for him. Her Manam{ Chitha(Memory) +Inner Conscience Mind + Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego} is deeprooted in him.his Manam is also leaning towards her. That is why both are still alive. In the Malyavan Hill when Rama unable to bear Sita’s separation he lamented “ What is the Contradiction! Vasishta’s student Rama, One who has surpassed Vedanthas is Rama; One who can bear all the torubles is the warrior Rama; just becase he has lost some lady for her sake , he is feeling so distressed “ being eternal Brahmachary (celibate Bachelor) and I am detached in all matters of Life, I teased or made fun of him. Now that having seen her beauty, plight I have got intellectual balance. I was thinking that crossing the sea was a great achievement. I should understand that being separated from such a beautiful, dutiful, affectionate wife, he is doing what others can’t even imagine. He did not perish because of his sorrow. But to survive without this Noblest Lady is an impossible task. How does it matter to him ;He knows to run the country, train Elephants, Horses, Fight Battles but has not enjoyed the Noblest Lady’s affection even little bit. What Lord is he ! is there any Lordship, he who does not have this Sita besides him to improve his Fame, Aura ? is there any Lorship one who gives up those seeking his shelter? Sita is bound by her Husband; She cannot forsake her Life without her husband’s consent; Whereas Rama is independent; this body is not his alone; it has been taken to achieve a Task**( taken incarnation to kill Ravana and get the world rid off Rakshsaas). Retaining the body to enjoy comforts by the Body, or is it to experience the pangs of sorrow do we retain our body ? if you ask ‘can we forcibly leave our life ?’ is sorrow alone is not enough to take our Life away? “ thus thinking with dirtied cloth became lean by fasting , constantly thinking of Her husband ‘ seeing Sita Hanuman became happy. The Rama who is residing in His mind , thinking of him Hanuman paid tributes mentally “ Aren’t You the most fortunate person as You have attained a noble Pathivratha Lady as your dear wife, who is constantly thinking of you and she is guarding her PATHIVRATHA Dharma to join you back “ thus he Hanuman lavished his praise on Rama. (Slokas 54)
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