Chapter – 3– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara
Kanda– Hanuman arrives on the other side of the seashore where the city of Lanka situated
Devi Surasa spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you are the
storehouse of virtues, courage, and intelligence, you will definitely accomplish
the task of Rama.” Devi Surasa blessed Hanuman, soon he darted into the sky and disappeared
among the clouds. There was a female demon living in the ocean, Cchayagrahi/who
catches the pry by its shadow, she hunts birds by catching their shadows on the
surface of ocean waters, noticed the mighty Hanuman who was speeding up,
utilized her trick on him. Soon Hanuman experienced difficulty in moving
further, understood that it was the trick employed by the female demon, he caught
her in hand and ripped her off into pieces, thus he proceeded the journey. Finally,
Hanuman arrived on the other side of the seashore, he witnessed the stunning forest
surrounded by the shore, trees, and plants are loaded with flowers and fruits,
buzzing honey bees, various species of birds and animals, and a beautiful hill in the midst of the forest. Soon, Hanuman took a leap to the hill and took a
seat on the summit of the hill. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, in fact, the
chief of the Vanaras Hanuman does not deserve any praise for his valor, it was
the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is capable to devour the death. Hanuman
sitting on the peak of the mountain looked around, took a keen survey of the marvelous
city of Lanka, which was beyond description. The magnificent fortresses
decorated with gold and various precious gems of Lanka revealing intense luster,
it was surrounded by huge walls, and ocean waters from four sides.”
Rama Kaju Sabu Karihahu Thumba Bala Budhdhi
Nidhana | Aasisha Dheyi Gayi So Harashi
Chaleau Hanuman ||
Nisichari Yek Sindhu Mahau Rahahi | Kari Maya
Nabhu Ke Khaga Gahayi || Jeevajanthu Je
Gagana Udahi | Jala Biloki Thinha Kai Paricchahi || Gahayi Cchaha Saka So Na Udayi | Yehi Bidhi Sadha Gaganachara Khayi
|| Soyi Cchal Hanuman Kaha Keenha | Thasu Kapatu Kapi Thurathahi Cheenha||
Thahi Mari Maruthasutha Beera | Baridhi Par Gayau Mathidheera || Thaha Jayi
Dhekhi Bana Sobha |Gunjjatha Chanchareeka Madhu Lobha || Nana Tharu Phala Phool
Suhaye | Khaga Mriga Brindha Dhekhi
Manabhaye || Saila Bisala Dhekhi Yek Aage | Tha Para Dhayi Chadeau Bhaya Thyage || Uma Na Kacchu Kapi Kai Adhikayi | Prabhu Prathapa Jo Kalahi Khayi ||
Giri Par Chadi Lanka Thehi Dhekhi | Kahi Na Jayi Athi Dhurga Biseshi || Athi Uthanga Jalanidhi Chahu Pasa | Kanaka Kot Kar
Parama Prakasa||