Maruthi Returns
In the huge Ocean of Sky, the Moon is the Kumudha Flower, Sun is the Stork; Pushyama nd Srvana Stars were the Swans; Clouds were the Aslague and Grass; Punarvasu is the Big Fish;Mars is the Crocodile; Iravatha(4 tusked Elepahant) is the island; Swathi star is the swan; the sound of the Winds are the waves; the soothing rays of Moon are the cold water; Bhujanga, yaksha Gandharva entrouges are the blossomed Flowers; thus the horizon less Space of Ocean Hanuman Like the Ships crosses the ocean , he leapt across. It appeared as though he was dragging with him the Clouds, and as though he was swallowing the Sky as he leapt across fast , slicing the Moon ,Looked as though he was going to catch the Sun and the Moon with his hands. While he was traversing through the clouds of White, Red, Blues, yellow mixed with Red, Yellow and these colours the white garment he wore was dazzling and was as though Moon was getting hidden by the clouds at times, Often coming out of the cluster of Clouds Anjhaneya Looked like Garuda(King of Eagles). Like the clouds thunder he was roaring like the Lion. Anjhaneya had killed Rakshasaa Warriors single handedly thus making his name known in Lanka to many then destroyed the City, Made Ravana remorse, he churned/stirred Ravana’s atrocious Army, Saw Sita and did Namskarams to Her, came again and Leaped across the Sea. On the way he saw & narrated to Mynaka the happenings, like the Arrow shot from the Bow, he started very fast.Then he neared the Large cloud like Mahendra Mountain, like the Clouds of Deluge explode with devastating effect he sounded his Victorious UpRoar which made all the Directions tremble.Wanting to see his friends very soon,he wagged his tail and roared again. In the Skylane Maruthi often roaring made one feel that the planets were coming apart in that area.
On the Norhtern shore where the vanara Warriors were anxiously awaiting Hanuman’s return , suddenly saw something similar to Gutsy winds blowing away large clouds, the Lion’s roar and shearing sound caused by piercing Thigh muscles of Hanuman were heard by them.While all the Monkye’s were aching to see him Jhambhavan with extreme happiness called all the Vanra Warriors towards him, “ it is becoming apparent that Hanuman had accomplished all tasks as planned and is returning.Or else would he so courageously and cheerfully roar like this?”said Jhambhavaan. Then the Vanaras hearing the sound emananting from Hanuman’s Arms and Thighs Leaped & jumped with joy, To have a glimpse of him each one tried climbing from one tree or other and leaped from one mountain or another. Like we identify a far away man by waving our clothes they waved/shooke the end of the branches and their stems seeking his attention. Just like how the wind in caves grumble Hanuman too came roaring.Seeing hanuman Like a Huge Cloud they all stood in obedience with folded hands. Then on the Mahenrda Mountain which was full of Trees ,as though another mountain Landed Hanuman descended reducing his velocity and Momentum.His body swelling with pride, and like the Mountain whose wings have been cut, Maruthi Landed softly from the Sky. Immediately all the great Vanara warriors were in Bliss with blossomed faces , with extreeme affinity surrounded him,bestowed the returned Vanara Warrior with Fruits, Roots as Gift of Gratitude.
Hanuaman bowed to Jhambhavaan, Senior Vanras as well as YuvaRaj Prince Angadha. They both felicitated him. All Vanaras praised him.Then he in 2 words “Saw Sita” summarised the whole visit success. Joining hands with Anghadah went to the grove nearby and sat down and addressed the Vanaras “ Friends! The difficulty with which all of us searched I saw Sita. She is in Ashoka Garden. Gory Rakshsasis are guarding her very carefully. With Hair Braid in single column and her Hair matted, with body becoming Lean, with Dirt and without food became slim, anxious to see Rama that great Pathivratha is observing penance of Dharma” said Hanuman.
Hanuman’s words which were loaded with many meanings fell like the Nectar in those Hearts which were uptill now Baked in grief made them forget all that. Some roared like Lion; Some cooed, some roared; some shouted Gila Gila ; some competeted with each other as to who could Roar more; Some raised their tails up and hit the earth; Some went up in the mountain and pounced on Hanuman who was satanding like Rogue Elephant and hugged him. Then Angahda hearing Maruthi’s words got up amongst the Varana Warriors “Anjhaneya ! You have crossed this wide Sea and you came back, is there any one who can match you in this Prowess, Strength? Is there any Limit for the Loyalty you have for the Master and is there any competitor to Your devotion,Vigour Valour? Weren’t You blessed to have a glimpse of Rama ‘s Wife Sita Devi who is the epitome of all Virtues? Aren’t you the reason for removal of Rama’s Agony of separation from Sita? “ thus praised Angadha.Then the Vanaras surrounded Angadha, Jhmabhavaan Hanuman , wanting to hear the happenings in detail of how Maruthi crossed this huge Sea, how he saw Lanka, how he had Dahrshanam of Sita, and how he spoke to Ravana and other details , so they all sat in the boulders there in Hanuman’s presence with folded hands.Like the Devas(Celestials) surround Indra(God of Heaven) the Vanara warriors surrounded Hanuman.
Thus when the great Valorous Anjhaneya and famed Angadha and other Vnara Warriors were happily seated, that Mahendra Mountain Peak glowed. (Slokas 52)
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