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Sri Rama meeting Hanuman at Pampa Sarovar
Pampa Sarovar: Sri Rama meeting Hanuman at Pampa Sarovar:
(Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 2 to 4)
► हनुमत्सेवितनिजपद राम् (Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam): Whose feet was served by Hanuman.
• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Rama meeting Hanuman at the Pampa Sarovar.
• Sri Rama meeeting Hanuman at the Pampa Sarovar: Seeing Sri Rama and Lakshmana, Sugreeva became apprehensive thinking that they are the agents of Vali. He sent Hanuman (from Rishyamuka Parvata to Pampa Sarovar) in the guise of a commoner to assess their true intentions. Hanuman took the form of an ascetic and met Sri Rama and Lakshmana. Hanuman spoke heart-pleasing words. When Sri Rama and Lakshmana were silent, Hanuman revealed his true identity as the minister of Sugreeva and said that Sugreeva wanted friendship with them. Sri Rama praised the knowledge and speech of Hanuman. Lakshmana told Hanuman about their identity and accepted the proposal of friendship. Hanuman carried Sri Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders to Rishyamuka Parvata where Sugreeva was residing.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 2 to 4)
► हनुमत्सेवितनिजपद राम् (Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam): Whose feet was served by Hanuman.• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Rama meeting Hanuman at the Pampa Sarovar.
• Sri Rama meeeting Hanuman at the Pampa Sarovar: Seeing Sri Rama and Lakshmana, Sugreeva became apprehensive thinking that they are the agents of Vali. He sent Hanuman (from Rishyamuka Parvata to Pampa Sarovar) in the guise of a commoner to assess their true intentions. Hanuman took the form of an ascetic and met Sri Rama and Lakshmana. Hanuman spoke heart-pleasing words. When Sri Rama and Lakshmana were silent, Hanuman revealed his true identity as the minister of Sugreeva and said that Sugreeva wanted friendship with them. Sri Rama praised the knowledge and speech of Hanuman. Lakshmana told Hanuman about their identity and accepted the proposal of friendship. Hanuman carried Sri Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders to Rishyamuka Parvata where Sugreeva was residing.
► Kishkindha - Pampa Sarovara(Koppal district, Karnataka)
Pampa Sarovara of Ramayana is identified with the Pampa Sarovara of Anegundi in Karnataka. This place is an abode of Pampa Devi (a form of Devi Parvati) who is the presiding deity of this place. Pampa Devi was devoted to Lord Shiva and performed penance in this place. Lord Shiva who was abiding in the Hemakuta Hill married her. Sri Rama came to this place during forest exile when he was searching for Devi Sita. Anegundi and adjoining Hampi regions are identified with the puranic Kishkindha.
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