Chapter 258

Seeing his brother staring blankly at a stranger for a long time, Lakshmana stepped forward and said:

"We salute you. We are the King of Ayodhya, Dasharatha. I am Lakshmana, and this is my elder brother Rama."

Hanuman did not answer immediately, but tears uncontrollably streamed from his eyes. He clasped his hands together and then touched Rama's feet in a gesture of respect.

"For years I have wandered in search of my Fate, but today, after meeting you, I clearly see the path to my life's purpose pointed out by the Lord of the Himalayas, the noble Lord of the Sun King Dynasty, Dasharatha, Shri Rama."

In Hinduism, "Sri" is an honorific or title of respect, signifying reverence, Divinity, wealth, and auspiciousness. It is often used before the names of deities, Saint, or noble figures to show respect.

"I am Hanuman, son of Anjana and the Wind God— "

The earth trembled at the words of the divine monkey, and at the same time, a power surged forth from the world—an abnormal heat that gave one the illusion of burning internal organs, as if the world had hardened in an instant.

"I salute you with all my heart, please allow me to assist you, Shri Rama."

Thank you for your help.

"Shri Rama."

After wiping away his tears, Hanuman continued speaking to Rama:

"At the highest point of this place dwells the Monkey King Sugriva, who needs your help, just as you need him. The Lord of the Holy Mountain once guided me toward my goal, and now he grants me this opportunity to help you achieve yours."

Rama nodded in agreement.

Sugriva is also translated as Sukri-va. Sugriva and Vali were brothers. Vali disappeared for a year during a battle with the Rakshasa Mayavi. Sugriva thought Vali was dead and declared himself king. Later, Vali returned victorious and banished Sugriva, thus creating enmity between the two brothers.

Hanuman meant to help Sugriva reclaim the throne, because Sugriva's wife had also been taken away by Vali. Therefore, Hanuman understood Rama's plight better. After Vali was killed by Rama with an arrow, Sugriva returned to the throne and ordered all the Monkey Soldiers and Generals obey Hanuman's orders.

Before the Monkey Kingdom army was ready to attack Ravana, Rama asked Hanuman to send a message to Sita before the attack, and gave Hanuman his own Ring as a token.

The monkey god Hanuman arrived at the seashore with the token, but he had forgotten his powers. In other words, Hanuman did not know how to cross the vast ocean to deliver the message to Sita Rama's wife.

"How can I jump that far...?"

Hanuman gazed at the vast ocean.

The waves come and go, go and come again.

My vision blurred as I saw this seemingly endless repetition.

Hanuman.

Someone is calling me. Who is it? That gentle voice, that soothing voice.

Hanuman looked around at the empty surroundings with a puzzled expression.

The next instant, Hanuman's gaze was stolen by the light.

The Answer lies within the question, and the solution lies within the question.

A calm voice followed, belonging to a figure with Silver Hair —a color rarely seen in nature—and eyes as vast as the ocean, perfectly complementing the person.

It is precisely because of the silver hair swaying in the wind that one can feel that this is a real, living thing.

"Love God Cupid..."

The figure that appeared before Hanuman was naturally Kavia, who smiled and spoke to Hanuman.

"Remember, Hanuman, your great power."

In an instant, Hanuman recalled how, when he was young, he had played a prank on the Bhrigu Rishi, Rishi then cursed him to forget his extraordinary talents. The past events flashed before his eyes, and as his mother wept for his injury, the Holy Mountain bestowed upon him the blessing. "You will forever possess the power to cross the sea; you will be extremely wise; you will possess the power of reasoning; you will be incomparably powerful; in the Future, you will transcend the farthest distance in the world."

"Homage to the Lord of the Himalayas, Shri Rama will surely prevail."

Hanuman stared at the vast sea and declared firmly.

Meanwhile, Ravana, far away on Lanka Island, naturally learned that Rama, who was leading the Monkey Kingdom, was about to attack Lanka Island.

Meanwhile, somewhere on the island, Ravana looked at Sita with disdain.

"I know that Rama will do everything in his power to save you, but all his efforts will be in vain! Before the omnipotent Ravana, all his attempts will be in vain!"

It must be said that Ravana truly deserves to be called the most wicked and wealthiest Demon King of the Treta Yuga period. Even the place where Sita was Sita was a land of Silver Ground and Golden Ground, beautiful and pleasant, displaying prosperity.

Various rectangular ponds, overflowing with the most beautiful clear water, are all adorned with Jewel-Stone Steps.

The ground was covered with pearl and coral sand, mixed with crystals, which set off the trees growing on the shore in a colorful and golden display.

Clusters of blooming lotus flowers echoed within, where the calls of mandarin ducks resounded, along with swans and wild geese.

There are long rivers on all sides, and the banks of the rivers are covered with trees; these rivers are auspicious and clear, and the water in them is like Amrita. Hundreds of vines in the bushes form canopies, clustered together and intertwined.

However, in the eyes of the grieving Sita, no matter how luxurious and beautiful this place was, it could not compare to the Hut where he and his beloved once lived.

"Rama, being a powerless human, will inevitably be killed by the mighty Ravana!"

"Remember, how arrogant you are to speak such words to me! Just like my Bow-Fire Sacrifice, your Pride will be destroyed when you meet my husband."

Upon hearing Ravana Rama, Sita wiped away his tears and firmly retorted without the slightest hesitation.

"Hahahaha! That's absolutely hilarious! Hahahaha!"

Ravana laughed wildly and then left.

After the Rakshasa King left, the red-haired girl, who had been imprisoned for many years, continued to sit on the rock and weep silently, just as she always had.

"My husband, I can no longer endure this pain..."

"When will you arrive...?"

The girl's Sorrow pleas also pierced her own heart.

"Mistress."

Soon after, Sita, Sita was weeping with her head down, heard a strange voice. When she looked up and saw a person with a monkey-like face that she did not recognize, she wiped away her tears to avoid letting outsiders see her vulnerability.

"Homage to you, Sita."

Hanuman's words elicited no response from Sita, perhaps because he feared the monkey was sent by Ravana.

Hanuman, who instantly understood this, took out the token Rama had given him and handed it to Sita.

"I am Hanuman, Rama's messenger."

When the red-haired girl saw that the Ring in Hanuman's hand was indeed Rama's, her sorrow turned to joy. She stretched out her hand in disbelief and kept examining the Ring.

Hanuman then recounted Rama's situation and hoped Sita would go with him, but Sita stubbornly refused, refusing to let any man touch her. Sita asked Hanuman to tell Rama that she hoped he would come and rescue her personally, which would also wash away the humiliation of being abducted by Ravana.

Seeing Sita's actions, Hanuman had no other choice but to wreak havoc in the Ashoka Grove on Lanka Island, shocking Ravana and his army. Even Meghanada, who possessed Brahma's Divine Weapon, could not stop Hanuman's destruction in his final attempt. However, in order to pay homage to Brahma, Hanuman chose to surrender.

In the Rakshasa Hall, Ravana, gazing Wrath at the monkey god who had destroyed the Ashoka Grove, shouted:

Kill him!

However, his brother Vibhishana advised him not to kill the envoy, arguing that Ravana was in the wrong first and that the rules of the battle should not be broken.

However, in a fit of Wrath, Ravana ordered Hanuman's tail to be set ablaze in front of everyone. Little did Ravana know that he had committed a grave error, and the treasure that the Rakshasa King was so proud of was about to be reduced to ashes.

Because Hanuman escaped successfully, he traveled across Sri Lanka with a burning tail, causing a great fire that destroyed entire cities, yet he himself was unharmed. He then returned to report to Rama.

"Let's go, brother. Ravana has broken all moral rules; his death is imminent."

Lakshmana, who had always been worried about his sister-in-law Sita, said this.

But Rama, seeing that he was about to cross the sea, stopped him:

"Wait, Lakshmana, we still have things to do before we go to Lanka."

What Rama spoke of was the praise of Shiva, because Ravana was the greatest believer personally acknowledged by Shiva.

So, on the shores of the India, Rama sincerely recited the following prayer before a Lingam made of mud:

"You, Lord of Innocence, before I go to Lanka, I wish to receive your blessing. Please appear, Lord."

As the Seventh Avatar of Vishnu, how could Shiva not come to fulfill the Righteous King's request? In the next instant, the wind and clouds changed, smoke appeared, and then dissipated.

Shiva then appeared before Rama.

"Lord, you are the destroyer of evil; my worries vanish the moment I see you, yet—"

"Rama."

Shiva said softly, "Those with firm resolve need not doubt. In your eyes, killing Ravana is committing the Brahminicide, which will forever stain the Raghu Dynasty. But remember, this is not a matter of sin or evil. Rama, you did this to kill the invaders, and this act will save the world from calamity. It all depends on one question—"

"Whether the action is driven by selfishness or selflessness, it's not just me who's watching, even the Holy Mountain is observing."

"I understand, Great God. Thank you so much for your explanation. I am deeply grateful."

Rama smiled and said, "Furthermore, Great God, would you allow me to establish your Lingam here?"

"As you wish, Rama."

Shiva nodded slightly and extended a hand toward the Lingam that Rama had constructed from clay.

This is Shiva's Rameswaram, meaning Lord of Rama, located on the coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and is the starting point of the 'Rama's Bridge' connecting the India subcontinent and Sri Lanka.

According to India legend Rama erected and worshipped Lingam here before attacking Lanka. Today, this place is one of Shiva's important Holy Land and is also revered by Rama's followers. The Rameswaram Lingam is also one of Shiva's Twelve Jyotirlingas.

May you always be victorious, Rama.

Shiva turned and looked towards the direction of the sea, not Lanka Island, but something located in the middle of the sea, just as he now saw someone Hanuman had seen before.

And then, I laughed again.

Chapter 317 The Birth of the Righteous King, Kavia's Wrathful Aspect.

On the battlefield of Lanka, Rama's Monkey Kingdom Army and Ravana's Rakshasa Army began their fierce battle.

However, Rama and his brother were in trouble when faced with Ravana, Rama's Indrajit son. Indrajit possessed Brahma's treasures, the Brahmastra, Vishnu's Enchanted Weapon, Shiva's Pashupati's Weapon, and Indra's Indra's Thunderbolt Dart. Ravana also bestowed upon him great divine Divine Power by commanding the Universe Constellations and Planet of the universe to arrange themselves according to his orders at the time of his birth.

Indrajit defeated Hanuman using the Brahma's Skull Weapon, and defeated Rama and Lakshmana with illusions, forcing Hanuman to bring the entire Herb Mountain to the battlefield.

The only drawback was that a sacrifice was required every day. Rama and Lakshmana took advantage of the sacrifice to launch an attack. Indrajit used all his magical weapons to attack them, but found that he could no longer cause any damage. Therefore, he realized that the two brothers were not ordinary people, and this battle was destined to end in defeat.

However, Indrajit was unwilling to disobey his father's orders and was ultimately killed by Rama in a war he knew he would lose.

After Indrajit's death, the grieving Ravana finally went into battle.

"The last time we met, you were in deep meditation."

Rakshasa King, seated atop his Chariot, gazed upon Rama, "To this day, you have not changed in the slightest; in fact, this is your true ability! Rama, you are unworthy to be king! And yet you dare to attempt to defeat me, whose power is boundless! Behold the difference between us!"

Even when faced with the greatest crisis, Ravana did not retract his old Pride in the slightest.

"Look at you, without armor, without powerful weapons, and then look at me."

The Rakshasa King opened his arms wide, "Which of my armor and divine weapons wasn't given to me by Shiva? You don't even have a Chariot. How could you possibly defeat me!"

"The Chariot that represents victory does not belong to you, but to me."

Rama responded calmly.

"Ravana, courage and bravery are the two wheels of the Chariot, truth and humility are the Chariot itself, the Banner, strength, knowledge, wisdom, and goodness are the four horses of the Chariot, compassion, mercy, reason, and faith guide me forward, and selflessness and love forever reside in my heart, therefore—"

"The only weapon I need is my bow, and my armor is my dedication to the earth. You once possessed all these when you served Shiva, but now you have only brought evil to the world and suffering to mankind."

On the battlefield of Lanka, Rama shot three arrows at the once invincible Ravana.

The first arrow, a dazzling crimson light, instantly traversed a vast distance, enveloping King Lanka's Chariot and destroying it.

The second arrow was a burst of pure radiance that rose straight toward the Rakshasa King, whipping up a hurricane and destroying Ravana's head.

"Hahaha, how about it, how about it, how about it!"

Ravana losing his head, and then his head grew back after he got up.

Brahma's Blessing, he cannot die as long as there is still the Nectar of Immortality in his navel.

In response, Ravana's younger brother, Vibhishana, a Rakshasa who had received blessings through ascetic practices with Ravana, told Rama about Rama brother's weakness. This was because his blessing was "Grant me a mind of righteousness and dedication to the Deity and the Dharma." Previously, when Ravana not to burn Hanuman, the enraged Ravana had driven him away and thus came to Rama.

"Vibhishana!"

Enraged, Ravana roared, "Your betrayal will not only be unforgettable, but will be remembered by all Rakshasas for generations to come!"

However, at this moment, the Rakshasa King was helpless except for his Wrath, because Rama's third arrow was shooting towards his navel.

With the final arrow, the Universe trembled violently, and countless Stars were drawn to the dazzling brilliance of the arrow.

This is...

Ravana stared wide-eyed in astonishment, recalling the words of the Narayana Rishi from the past.

"Praise be to Narayana! For the sake of the world's well-being, Narayana appears in the world time and again in different forms. You will never know in what form he will appear beside you, Rakshasa King, but your actions will prompt his return."