Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 !! Sri Rama Jayam !! This episode derives it's existence from 'Kamba Ramayanam'. On the other side of the roaring ocean, Rama's distress was increasing. He had already received reports from the other three teams that went on the East, West and North sides. They could not find Sita anywhere. We see him in a depressed state of mind. 'The allotted number of days has expired. Three teams have reported back. They could not find Sita. The fourth team has not yet arrived. Rama enquired - "What could be the reason Sugriva? What do you think? Would they be safe and alive?" "Or would it be that Sita is dead and they have come to the conclusion that it would be better to give up their lives rather than informing me of her death? Would they have been imprisoned by Ravana? Or are they afraid of returning because their timeframe has expired in futility? Are we doing the right thing Sugriva? Is this the right direction to move? Or are we going to end up in a mess?" While Rama was thus speaking to Sugriva, they saw the search team that went south returning. It was not led by its original leader, Angada. Instead Hanuman was spearheading the Vanaras. It was Angada and other monkeys that asked Hanuman to lead them, as he had the happy message with him. The Vanara warriors are in sight but are not within a distance that could make verbal communication possible. Hanuman gauged the situation quickly. His sharp intellect told him the state of mind in which his master would be. He knew for certain that all the other three teams would have returned. He knew it beyond doubt that the other teams have returned with empty hands - for it is he who has seen Sita. He knew intuitively that a report of failure by three teams would have caused tremendous agony in the mind of Rama. He also knew that Rama was eagerly waiting for the fourth team to report. He would have been under great mental stress since the timeframe set for them has already elapsed. Hanuman is a brilliant observer. His instincts and intellect are sharp beyond our perception. As he was walking towards Rama, he envisioned the thoughts that would have been running in his Lord's mind. The time that would take for him to come within earshot of Rama was considerable. Hanuman knew that these last minutes of suspense are too much for anyone to bear. Rama and Sugriva were sitting, facing south, as it was the direction from which the team was coming. If Hanuman had to prostrate before them, he has to face north and prostrate. Instead, he turned around, faced south and fell on the ground, flat in obeisance. It was against convention. One should not prostrate facing south, as that direction is ruled by Yama. But that conveyed the entire message to Rama! He understood why Hanuman did so! He was delighted. ‘kandadhum uNdu avaL kaRppum nandru’ he told himself. 'He has seen her. Since he is prostrating, she is respectable. Her chastity has not been violated. She is unblemished." A small act. A thoughtful act. Done in time. With deep understanding, empathy, love and innovation. Hanuman shines out here as communicator par excellence. Hare Krishna Hare Rama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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