Hanuman meeting ascetic Swayamprabha in the Riksha Cavity

Vindhya region: Hanuman meeting ascetic Swayamprabha in the Riksha Cavity:

(Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 50 to 52)

• Meditation: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman meeting ascetic Swayamprabha in the Riksha Cavity.

• Hanuman entering Riksha cavity and meeting ascetic Swayamprabha: The time allotted by Sugreeva passed in searching the Vindhya region and Devi Sita was still not found. Filled with hunger and thirst, one day the vanaras came to the entrance of Riksha cavity. They saw trees inside and waterfowls exiting with body drenched in water. Even though apprehensive, the vanaras entered the cavity on the advice of Hanuman. After passing through darkness, they came to a place of light which was filled with golden trees, lakes and mansions. There they see a saintly lady. Hanuman enquired the lady about the cave. The saintly lady introduced herself as Shyamprabha, the daughter of Merusavarni. She said that the cave was created by demon Maya. However Indra killed Maya when he was engaged in affairs with an apsara named Hema. Brahma bestowed that cave to Hema and she was safeguarding that place for her friend Hema. Shyamprabha extended her hospitality to the vanaras and asked about their purpose. Hanuman told their purpose and requested her to help them to exit the cavity. Since exiting the cavity alive is not possible, Shyamprabha used her ascetic power and transported the vanaras to the southern shore near mount Prasravana (in Vindhya mountain range).

- Hanuman meeting ascetic Swayamprabha in the Riksha Cavity

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