Hanuman reporting about Devi Sita after returning from Lanka

(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 64 to 68 to Yuddha Kanda - 1 to 3)

• Meditation:

Sri Rama embracing Hanuman

► I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman reporting about Devi Sita after returning from Lanka.

• Puranic Events:

Sri Rama embracing Hanuman

1. Hanuman reporting about Devi Sita to Sri Rama: Dadhimukha went to Madhuvana and saluted the vanaras and told that Sugreeva wanted to see them. The vanaras returned to Sugreeva with Angada as the leader. Hanuman informed that Devi Sita was seen, bringing delight to all. Being urged by Sri Rama, Hanuman then described about how Devi Sita is held captive in the Ashoka garden, her steadfast devotion towards Sri Rama and about the token of remembrance she gave him. Hanuman also informed about Devi Sita giving the time limit of a month for survival. Rama burst into tears seeing the chudamani sent by Devi Sita and said that it is like obtaining the vision of Sita herself. Rama urged Hanuman to repeat the words of Devi Sita so that he can survive by hearing her words. Hanuman told the incident of the crow (who was son of Indra) at Chitrakoota which pecked Devi Sita and due to which Sri Rama send a Brahma astra made out of Kusha grass. Hanuman also told Sri Rama about the doubt expressed by Devi Sita as to how they will cross the ocean and his reply consoling her.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 64 to 68)

2. Sri Rama embracing Hanuman: Sri Rama became glad to hear the words of Hanuman and said that there is none other than Garuda, Wind-god and Hanuman who can cross the mighty ocean; and then after entering the kingdom of Lanka which is guarded by demons return alive; and further attack the kingdom itself and return alive. Sri Rama then embraced Hanuman saying that a great service has been done by Hanuman and he can only embrace Hanuman now as a befitting act of gratitude.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 1)

3. Sri Rama pondering over his next step: Sri Rama then pondered in despair as to how to cross the mighty ocean with all the vanaras. Sugreeva encouraged Sri Rama telling him to abandon grief and think of ways to build a bridge across the ocean. Once a bridge is built and the army of vanaras are able to cross the ocean to Lanka, victory is certain. Sri Rama then exuded confidence that by his austerities, building a bridge or drying up the ocean he will be able to cross the ocean. He then asked Hanuman to describe the defences of Lanka. Hanuman described Lanka with its four gates, surrounded by moats and guarded by demon armies.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 1 to 3)

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