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Hearixe those words (of Rama) and learning his amicable feeling (in relation to Suzriva) as also, seeing that Rima was willing to assist Sugriva, Hanuman, getting exceedingly dclizhted, remembered Sugriva. “Since this one of successful acts hath been come by and also this business is in hand, the high-souled Suyriva will most probably obtain the monarchy.” Then transported with joy, that foremost of monkeys, Hanuman, in these words, replied unto R&ma, deft

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in speech, saying, “Why is it, that accompanied with thy younger brother, hast thou come to this dense and trackless forest, garnished with the wood-lands of Pampa, and filled with various kinds of ferocious beasts ?” Hearing those words of his, Lakshmana, directed by Rama, informed (Hanun.an) of all about Rama, the son of Dagaratha. ‘There was a king named Dagaratha. Possessed of effulgence, and attached unto righteousness, he, in consonance with his proper duties, for aye, governed the four orders. He hath no hater; nor doth he hate any one. And in relation to all creatures he was like another great-father. And he celebrated Aguishtoma and other sacrifices with presents (to Brahmanas). This one is his eldest son, named Rama, famous among men. He is the refuge of all creatures, and competent to carry out the injunctions of his father. The eldest son of Dagaratha, he is foremost of all his sons in merit. He bears marks of royalty, and hath the prosperity of a kingdom. Deprived of his kingdom, in company with myself, he hath come hither with the view of dwelling in this wood. And, O highly exalted one, this one of subdued senses is followed by his wife Sita even as at the decline of day the exceedingly effulgent Sun is followed by (his spouse) Splendour. I am the younger brother of this one endeued with gratitude and of various lore. Subdued by his virtues, I, Lakshmana by name, have dedicated myself to his service. Worthy of happiness, homage, and intent upon the welfare of all beings, deprived of wealth and living in the forest, he hath his wile carried off by a Rakshasa,wearing shapes at will. Nor have we yet (been able) to ascertain who is that Rakshasa that hath carried off his wife. A son of Diti named Danu, had,by virtue of an imprecation, undergone Rakshasa-hood. He it is who had related unto us all about the capable Sugriva— “That exceedingly puissant onc shall have a knowledyve of the ravisher of thy wile r’ Having said this, Danu beaming (with a halo) went to heaven. Thus have I related unto thee

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all as it fell out. Both Rama and myself have saught the shelter of Sugriva. Having given away profuse wealth and attained high fame, this one who formerly was the lord of the worlds, now wishes to make Sugriva his master. That one attached unto virtue, that refuge (of all)—the son of that shelter (of all beings) hath come under the protection of Sugriva. That spiritual guide, who ere now was worthy of being the shelter (of all) and who (actually) was the refuge (of all creatures)—Raghava, hath saught the shelter of Sugriva. That Rama in whose happiness and favor the subjects found their felicity, seeketh the good graces of Sugriva. Famed over the three worlds, the eldest son of that monarch who had always and for aye honored all the kings of the earth crowned with every virtue,—viz. Rima, hath sought the protection of Sugriva, lord of monkeys. On Rima being overwhelmed with sorrow, tried by grief, and having come under his refuge, it behoveth Sugriva along with the leaders of bands to show favor unto Rama?” When Sumitra’s son shedding tears hai spoken thus, that one skilled in speech, Hanuman, answered in these words, ‘Persons of such a stamp, endeued with understanding, of controlled anger and subdued senses, should be seen by the master of monkeys; and such come within one's ken through blessed luck. He also hath been driven out of his kingdom, and hath incurred the hostility of Vali. And his wife torn away from him, he dwelleth in this wood, in fear, having been exceedingly harassed by his brother. That son of the Sun, Sugriva, along with us, will help thee in seeking out Sits.’ Having said these sweet and hurried words, Hanuman said unto Raghava, ‘I will (now) repair unto Sugriva.’ When Hanumin had said this, the righteous Lakshmana duly paying homage unto the former, addressed Raghava, saying, ‘From the glad way in which this son of the god of the wind is speaking, it appears that he also seeks thy service; and, arriving (at this region) thou alsc, Raghava, bast reaped success. He

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speaketh openly with a delightful light in his countenance ; and cheerfulness. (It seems) that the heroic Hanum§n, son unto the God of wind doth not speak anything that is false.’ Then that vastly wise one Hanumin the son of the wind god departed, taking with him the heroic descendants of Raghu, for (presenting them) unto the monarch of monkeys. Renouncing the guise of a beggar, and assuming the form of a monkey, that foremost of monkeys went away, placing those heroes on his back. And then the heroic monkey, the son of the wind-god, of wide fame, and great prowess, with his mind perfectly pure, considering himself as crowned with success, and experiencing exceeding delight, arrived at that best of mountains in company with Rama and Lakshmana.