Hanuman returning from Lanka after meeting Devi Sita

(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 57 to 63)

• Meditation: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman returning from Lanka after meeting Devi Sita.

• Hanuman returning from Lanka to mount Mahendra: Flying over the ocean, Hanuman touched mount Mainaka and before reaching mount Mahendra gave out a big roar. From his roar of joy, Jambavan told the other vanaras that Hanuman was successful in his mission. Hanuman then got down on mount Mahendra and saluted Jambavan and Angada. He told them that he has seen Devi Sita, emaciated due to the devotion to her husband. The vanaras were thrilled with joy. Asked by Jambavan, Hanuman narrated the entire story of his mission in Lanka in details. He described the pitiable condition of Devi Sita and said that he himself is sufficient to destroy Lanka and Ravana, what to say when accompanied by other valorous vanaras. Angada suggested that they themselves attack Lanka and take back Devi Sita. However, Jambavan said that they should only follow what Sri Rama decided after hearing their story.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 57 to 60)

• Vanaras enjoying at Madhuvana: The vanaras then went to Madhuvana, a garden filled with honey and start enjoying themselves after drinking the honey. The Madhuvana garden was dear to Sugreeva and was protected by his maternal uncle Dadhimukha. When the guards of Dadhimukha tried to protect the garden from the vanaras they injured him with nails and fists. When Dadhimukha came to protect the garden, Angada subdued him. Dadhimukha decided to report to Sugreeva.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 61 to 62)

• Dadhimukha reporting to Sugreeva: Dadhimukha reported the exploits of the vanaras to Sugreeva. Sugreeva told Sri Rama and Lakshmana that the vanaras must have accomplished their task and therefore enjoying the honey in Madhuvana. Sugreeva delightfully pardoned the vanaras and asked Dadhimukha to send the vanaras.
(Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 63)

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