Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Koojantham Rama
Ramethi Madhuram Madhuraksharam
Aruhya Kavitha
Shakham Vandhe Valmiki Kokilam
Valmiker Muni
Simhasya Kavitha Vana Charina:
Shrunvan Rama Katha
Natham Ko Na Yathi Param Gathim.
Ya: Piban Sathatham
Rama Charithamrutha Sagaram
Athrupthastham Muni
Vandhe Prachetha Samakalmsham.
Goshpadhikrutha
Varashim Masaki Krutha Rakshasam
Ramayana Mahamala
Ratnam Vandhe Anilathmajam
Anjananandanam Veeram
Janaki Sokanasanam
Kapeesam Aksha
Hantharam Vandhe Lanka Bayangaram.
Ullangya Sinho:
Salilam Saleelam Ya: Shokavahnim Janakathmajaya:
Adhaya Thenaiva
Dhadhaha Langam Namami Tham Pranjalir Anjaneyam
Anjaneyamathi
Padalananam Kanjanadri Kamaneeya
Vigraham
Parijatha Tharumoola
Vasinam Bhavayami Pavamana Nandanam.
Yathra Yathra
Raghunatha Keerthanam Thathra Thathra Kruthamasthakanjalim
Bashpavari Paripoorna
Lochanam Maruthim Namatha Rakshasanthakam.
Manojavam Marutha
Thulya Vegam Jithendriyam Buddhimatham Varishtam
Vathathmajam Vanara
Yoodha Mukhyam Sri Rama Dhootham Shirasa Namami
Ya: Karnajali Sambuda
Raharaha: Samyak Pibathya Adhara
Valmiker Vadhana Aravinda
Galitham Ramayanakhyam Madhu
Janma Vyadhi Vipathi
Marana Athyanthasopadravam
Samsaram Sa Vihaya
Gacchathi Puman Vishno: Padham Shwaswatham.
Valmiki Giri
Sambootha Rama Sagara Gamini Punathi Bhuvanam Punya
Ramayana Maha Nadhi.
Maharishi Valmiki
describes the valorous nature of Anjaneya to cross the vast ocean of 100 Yojana
and his tremendous ways to deal with the impediments caused by Mainaka, Surasa
and Simhika. Anjaneya stood high on the
Mahendragiri Mountain, the dwelling place of numerous species of animals, rich
of natural as well as mineral resources and the residing place of Yakshas,
Kinnaras and Gandharvas who has the capabilities to assume any form according
to their wish. Anjaneya revealed his
most remarkable gigantic form to the Vanaras assembled and performed initial
obeisance to Lord Vayu, Lord Indra, Lord Surya, and Lord Brahma, Rama and
Lakshman and all the deities to attain success in his mission. He sturdily pressed Mahendragiri, the entire
trees in the mountain were wane into dust showering its flowers on Anjaneya and
on the surface of the mountain, spray waters from different sources gushed out,
huge rocks of diverse colors contained rich minerals were smashed into dust,
various creatures resided in the mountain were rushed out aimlessly with a
horrifying noises, the venomous snakes spew off its poison created smoke. Vidhyadharas hastily shifted their dwelling
places along with their family; Vindhadharas in the sky could hear the words of
Rishis, Siddhas and Charanas about the mayhem.
All the Rishis and Siddhapurushas were eulogized the valiant deed of
Anjaneya. Anjaneya swiftly moved through
the clouds like a fire ball with great roar, has a close resemblance to Garuda,
King of birds dashing with a snake on its mouth. He spoke to the Vanaras that he will approach
Lanka like an arrow released by Rama with the speed of wind, if he does not see
Sita in Lanka he will rush to Suralaya/Abode of deities; if he does not find
Sita there he will capture Ravana and bring back Sita. The trees and its branches were fluttered to
different places on the surface of the ocean.
Anjaneya’s appearance with all the multicolored flowers covered on his
body added the beauty, he shone like an Aditya. The deities, Gandharvas and Danavas praised
the glories of Anjaneya and showered flowers upon him. Lord Surya reduced his
sizzling heat and Lord Vayu served his son with warm breeze. Sages, Nagas,
Yakshas, Rakshasas, praised the fearlessness of Anjaneya. Samudrarajan/King of Oceans desired to
reveal his gratitude towards Ikshvaku Dynasty, so he advised Mount Mainaka, the
protector from Danavas positioned at the entrance of Patala Loka to receive
Anjaneya who has undertaken the huge mission to serve Rama with all the honors. Samudrarajan instructed Mainaka to adopt his
massive form and appear before Anjaneya.
As instructed Mainaka assumed a huge form and appeared before Anjaneya
and admires his braveness, he earnestly requests to accept his hospitality
before the long adventurous journey.
Mount Mainaka insists Anjaneya to consume fruits and sweet drinks to add
liveliness to his extensive journey that would provide him immense pleasure to
receive a righteous Vanara as his guest of honor. He narrates the story that has taken place in
Kritha Yuga all the trees had their wings to move around freely. Thus, all the trees were liberally move
across the world in different directions at their own will with the speed of
Lord Vayu like Garuda. This caused
intense fear among the hermits who resided in the mountain and carried out
their austerities. Lord Indra conducted
a 100 Ashwamedha Yaga and attained a ferocious weapon called Vajrayudha, he cut
off the wings of all the trees with this malicious weapon. In this way, he protected the deities and
Sages from the trepidation. Lord Indra
viciously approached Mount Mainaka was saved by Lord Vayu with his gigantic
force hurled Mount Mainaka into ocean and protected. Mount Mainaka reverentially requested
Anjaneya to accept his hospitality as mark of gratitude and affection. Anjaneya describes his plight of situation,
profusely thanking his kindness and narrates the seriousness of the task he has
undertaken, so does not want to waste time on his welfare. Anjaneya graciously refused the invitation of
Mount Mainaka and thanked his courtesy because he does not want to cause any
impediments to his duty. Mainaka wished
success in his mission and withdrawn himself into the depth of the sea. In this way, Anjaneya won over Mount Mainaka
with his compassion.
Anjaneya resumed his
journey, all the deities were praised the graciousness of him and blessed
him. All the deities, Gandharvas and
Sages approached Surasa, Nagamatha and daughter of Daksha and prompted her to
cause an obstruction to Anjaneya’s journey so as to prove his
intelligence. They insisted her to
assume the form of a fierce looking ugly demon.
Nagamatha, Surasa appeared in a huge dreadful form before Anjaneya. She proclaimed that she will devour Anjaneya,
it was her nature to gulp down whatever comes on her way. Anjaneya introduces her as the messenger of
Rama and narrates the purpose of crossing the huge ocean in search Sita who is
daughter-in-law of Emperor Dasaratha and wife of Rama. In order to keep up the promise given to his
father, Rama with his wife and younger brother left to woodland. Unfortunately she was abducted by the demon
King Ravana while their stay at Dandakaranyam.
Anjaneya promises Surasa that he would serve her need immediately after
completing the task of Rama. He insists
Surasa to wait for his return after
locating Sita in the Kingdom of Lanka and provide the nectar like message to
Rama. But Surasa was not willing to take
anything into her ears, proclaiming that it was the boon she had received from
Lord Brahma to swallow everything comes on her way, she vehemently approached Anjaneya with her
mouth wide opened. Anjaneya irritatingly
increased his size, in this way Surasa and Anjaneya were competitively fought
each other for quite some time. Until
Surasa widened her size of mouth up to 100 Yojanas, instantaneously Anjaneya
reduced himself into minuscule size and swiftly got out of Surasa’s mouth. Thus,
Anjaneya served the need of Surasa and enthusiastically bade farewell to
her. Surasa cheerfully took her original
form and wished Anjaneya great success in his mission.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
