Sampaathi talks with Vaanaraas

Sampaathi is the brother of Jataayuvu. He was happy that he could eat the vaanaraas one by one and told the same to them.Angada was dejected. Hanuma!it seems that God has sent Yama to us in the form of this eagle.We have not yet fulfilled Raamas duty.We have not heeded Sugreevas directions.On top of those this problem has fallen on us.Do you realise how much Jataayuvu had done to save Seetha from the wile hands of Raavana?All the living beings and animals are doing their might to help Raama in searching Seetha. In the process,they are sacrificing their lives also.We too had come to accomplish that mission only. But alas!we are stranded here. We bore so many difficulties but failed to find Seetha.Jataayuvu fought with Ravana and sacrificed his life. In that way,he had gone to heaven.He was not afraid of Sugreeva. Dasaradha was the one who gave undue boons to Kaikeyi .They have become detrimental to our lives. Sampaathi heard those words of Angada and questioned them in anguish.Vaanaraas!Did my brother die really?i heard that he fought with a demon.How did that happen?It has been long time since I heard his name.My wings got burnt by sun rays. I can not fly and come to you.So ,please bring me down from this mountain and tell me all about my brother.Vaanaraas were of the opinions that Sampathi was planning to kill them by acting helpless. But as they have already decided to end their lives,they did not mind. So,they brought Sampathi from the hill. Angada started telling him ,his story.King of Vaanaraas,Ruksharajudu had two sons named Vali and Sugreeva.Vaali is a valint fighter. He is my father.Sree RAAMA is the son of King Dasaradha. He came to Dandakaaranya to keep up his fathers words.He brought his wife ,Seetha and brother Lakshmana along with him to the woods.Demon,Raavana kidnapped Seetha when Raama and Lakshmana were away from home. Dasaradha and Jataayuvu were childhood friends. Seeing Seetha in that pitiable condition,Jataayuvu fought with Raavana and lost his life.Sree Raama observed last rites to Jataayuvu and sent him to heaven.After that,Raama made friendship with my uncle,Sugreeva and killed my father.He later made Sugreeva king of Vaanaraas, Sugreeva sent us to search for Seetha but failed to find her inspite of our efforts.Roaming in search of Seetha we entered Ruksha bilam.Time span given for us to find Seetha is long lapsed.We are afraid that Sugreeva would punish us .So we want to end our lives here only. Sampathi was very sad to hear the news of his brothers death.

Angada decides to end his life

Angada replied to Hanumantha.Hanumanthaa!Sugreeva does not all the good qualities which you are explaining.He made his brothers wife ,his wife even when Vali was alive.Do you mean to say that he is a righteous man?He closed the only outlet with boulders so that his brother could never come out of the cave.Can you call him an honest man?He benefited from Rama but failed to reciprocate it.Do you mean to say that he is grateful.He is afraid of Lakshmanas wrath.So,he sent his army in search of Seetha. It is not because he gives importance to righteousness. Sugreeva is a sinner.He is ungratefu. He is inconsistent.No one would believe such a man.He would give his kingdom to his son. Why would he give it to me. He would not even let me live.As it is, I did many wrong things.I tried to topple him but failed. He knows about my failed attempts.I can not resist him.I have neither the power nor the strength to control him.After all this, can I come back to Kishkindha and stay alive. Sugreeva is cruel and is sure to kill me.It is better to die here than be killed by him.I would definitely not come to Kishkindha.I am giving all of you permission to go back to Kishkindha.Convey my regards to Rama,Lakshmana and Sugreeva.You console my mother. She would weep for my plight. Saying this Angada spread darbhas and lied on them to do praayopavesam.Other vaanaraas also did the same.They were all sorrowful for the turn of events.They were talking about SreeRaamaas vanavaasa,death of King Dasaradha,killing of demons in their birthplace,usurping of Seetha by a demon,death of Jataayuvu,death of Vaali,Sree Ramas anger,and many other things. Near by,there was a great eagle,Sampaathi and he was hearing all these.

Vaanaraas problem

Vaanaraas were very sad. Time given to them was over.But they could not find out Seetha.They sat on Vindhya mountains.All the trees were blooming.It meant that it was spring.Angada looked at older vaanaraas and started speaking.Time given by our king is over. Every one knows that he is very strict.We are all destined to die in his hands.He would never excuse us.He is very harsh.It is better to die here instead of going there and die in the hands of Sugreeva.I was made the prince by Rama and not by Sugreeva. Remembering precious enmity,he is sure to kill me.Instead of bringing grief to friends and relatives ,it is better to die here peacefully.Other vaanaraas also acknowledged Angadas view.Thaarudu told them a way out. We need neither go there nor die here. We can safely stay in this cave.No one will come here and find us. Then we would be safe from Rama,Sugreeva and even Indra. Hanumantha doubted Angadas intentions. He felt that Angada wanted to form an army against Sugreeva and capture the kingdom. So,he started to talk like this.Angadaa!You are greater than your father.You are efficient to rule the kingdom of vaanaraas. But Vaanaraas are prone to change their ideas frequently.Do not believe that they would leave their wife and children and stay with you here.Whatever you say, myself,Jaambavanthudu,Neeludu,Suhothrudu,and others are not going to come to your side.It is impossible to separate us from Sugreeva.It is better for a weakling not to promote enmity with a stronger person.May be you are under the impression that this Ruksha bilvam is going to protect you. Lakshmana can destroy many such things with his arrows.More over, all these vaanaraas are not going to stay with for longer periods leaving their families.So,one by one,all will leave you. You will be alone and become cheap in their eyes. You would stay out as one who neither did search Seetha nor pay heed to kings words. Then definitely,Lakshmana is going to kill you. But if you come with us and follow Sugreeva,there are chances that you might become king one day.Sugreeva is a good man at heart. He would not harm you.He loves your mother.He would never harm her son.He would treat you as his own son.

Hanumas reply to Swayamprabha

Swayamprabha asked them to tell their story if their hunger and thirst have been quenched.Hanuma started replying her.Sree Rama is the king of entire universe. He is the eldest son of King Dasaradha.He came to Dandakaaranya along with his wife,Seetha and brother Lakshmana.During their stay there.Demon Raavana kidnapped Seetha.They were searching for her.At that time,King of Vaanaraas,Sugreeva became their friend. Sugreeva sent his men to search and find out Seetha.Sugreeva sent us to search in southern direction.We tried and tried but to no avail. we were tired and exhausted. At that time,we came across this tunnel and we came here.You have been kind enough to welcome us and feed us.You saved us by your kind deed.We are thinking of how to reciprocate your kindness. Swayam prabha told him that nothing was necessary . She acted according to righteousness.She was happy to hear about them.Hanuma requested her another thing.time stipulated by their king,Sugreeva was over.So,she should help them come out of that tunnel.They had come to accomplish a great deed. If they are stranded there,it would become very difficult. Swayam prabha told them that no one could go out with their lives. But she would help them. But they all had to close their eyes till she told them to open them.Within seconds she brought them out of that tunnel.She showed them Vindhya mountains.She pointed out at Prasravana sailamu.She showed them the sea.She helped them identify their location. She took leave of them and wished them good luck.

entry into Rukshabilam

Vaanaraas were tired,hungry and thirsty. They came to the entrance of Rukshabilam,a tunnel.They saw many types of birds...Krounchamulu,Swans,Saarasamulu,Chakravaakamulu...coming out of the tunnel. Their wings were wet.Hanumantha absorved it.He said that they were all tired.It seems there might be a water body near by, because entrance of the Bilam was fresh with greenery.All the vaanaraas entered the tunnel.It was very dark.They held one anothers hands and wanked.After some time,they could see light. There was a beautiful garden.All trees were in blossom.The place was filled with diamonds and saphires.They could see a pond which was enriched with golden lotus flowers,golden fish and golden turtles.Near by there was an elegant mansion.It had golden windows,silver tiles,pearls decoration.Every where you could see gold,silver,pearls,and diamonds.Soices and condiments were in heaps.There was no limit to the beautiful and silken clothing.There were many fruits and tubers.They came across a woman who was a sage. Hanumantha saluted her and enquired about her.Who are you?to whom do all these costly and fabulous things belong?Weare all tired.We are hungry and thirsty.So,without thinking we came here to find water.We are attracted seeing all these things.How come there are golden trees here?How can golden lotus flowers come here?Whose power is it?We are unable to assess.If you care to tell us,we want to hear. That woman started telling Hanumantha.Mayudu,a demon built this golden garden.He is the main architect of demons.He did great penance and obtained a boon from Brahma.He built this mansion . He loved Hema, apsarasa.He was living here with her. Indra got angry and attacked him with his Vajraayudham.Mayudu left this place. Brahma gave this garden and mansion to Hema.Hema is my friend.I am the daughter of MeruSaavarni.My name is Swayamprabha I protect this garden and this mansion. Hey vaanaraas!why did you come this way?On what mission did you come here?First,you eat these delicious fruits,drink the water and pacify your hunger and thirst.Later,you tell me about yourselves.

difficulties faced by Vaanaraas who went in the southern direction

Vinathudu who went inthe direction of East,Sathavali, who went in the direction of North and Sushenudu who went in the direction of West,returned in scheduled time but with no possible,positive news about Seetha.Those vaanaraas,who went in the direction of South faced many problems.They searched Vindhya range.it was very difficult to search forests,caves in that region.Then they came to a vacant land. there was no life there,even water was not present.Kandu maharshis son died there.So ,Kandu maharshi cursed that area.After that ,they across a bushy area where they came across a demon who threatened to kill all of them.Angada thought that he was Ravana and killed him.Vaanaraas searched all the places but could not find Seetha.They were sad and all of hem sat under a tree. Angadudu told every one assembled there like this.We searched forests,mountains and in caves without any negligence.still we could find neither Seethas whereabouts nor Raavanas abode.sTIPULATED Time is cpmleted.Sugreeva is very strict emperor. So,we should search further.we should keep aside lethargy,sorrow and sleep and search.if we search with interest,any thing can be achieved.things never move forward if we sit and feel sorry. Gandamaadanudu was exhusted and was thirsty.But still he agreed to advise of Angadudu and stimulated others to search again. They all got up and started searching Vindhya range of mountains.They came down and searched all the caves.in the mean time ,time span stipulated by Sugreeva to complete the task was crossed.Still,they did not stop searching.There they saw a wide tunnel.

Rama gives his ring to Hanumantha

Sree Rama heard what Sugreeva told HanumanthaHe too felt the same.so,he gave him his ring to be given to Seetha when he meets her.He told Hanumantha like this.Hanumantha!take this ring.Seetha will understand that you have come from me.She would be confident and fearless while talking to you and in replying to me.I am seeing your interest,josh,valour,Sugreevas words that you alone can bring good news to us. Hanumantha accepted the ring and kept it on his head as reverence, saluted Rama and started preparing for the journey.Once again,Rama reminded Hanumantha that he was cashing on his strength and power.Hanumantha !you are a valiant man.You are the son of Sun.You make all the trials and see that Seethas where abouts are known.all monkey army started on all four directions in search of Seetha. Rama turned towards Sugreeva and asked him.Sugreeva ! you told topography of the entire earth with such minute details.How do you know?Sugreeva answered him.Earlier I told you that thiinking that Vali was dead,I closed the entrance of the cave.I came to Kishkindha.with ministers pressure on me to accept the thron,I accepted and was ruling the kingdom.Vali came again and he was on mission to kill me and my ministers.I ran with fear of my life all over the earth in all the four directions.seeing my plight,Hanumantha reminded me about Mathangaasramam and the curse towards Vali by him.From then onwards,till I saw you I am living on Rushyamooka parvatham.This was the reason I know about every nook and corner on this Earth. After monkey army went in search of Seetha,Rama lived with Lakshmana on Prasravana giri and was waiting for some positive news.