5.1 ସୁନ୍ଦରକାଣ୍ଡ - ପ୍ରଥମ ସର୍ଗଃ

Then the destroyer of enemies, desiring to search for the path of Sita who had been carried away by Ravana, set out on the path frequented by the Charanas. ^AI

The monkey, intending to accomplish a difficult deed without a rival, with his head and neck raised, appeared like the lord of cows. ^AI

Then the mighty one, steadfast, wandered at will on the lawns that were the color of cat's-eye gems and resembled water. ^AI

The wise one, frightening the birds, striking down trees with his chest, and killing many deer, appeared like a full-grown lion. ^AI

Adorned with various minerals of natural colors—blue, red, madder, leaf-green, white, and black— ^AI

Filled with Yakshas, Kinnaras, Gandharvas, and serpents equal to gods, who were capable of assuming any form and were constantly accompanied by their retinues. ^AI

That best of monkeys, standing at the foot of that great mountain abounding in excellent elephants, appeared there like an elephant in a lake. ^AI

He, having offered salutation to the Sun, to Mahendra, to the Wind, to the Self-existent One, and to the beings, made up his mind to go. ^AI

Facing east, he made obeisance with joined palms to the Wind-god, the self-born, and then he grew in size to go to the southern direction. ^AI

Seen by the foremost of monkeys, having resolved upon the leap, he grew in size for the increase of Rama's cause, like the ocean on the days of the full moon. ^AI

Though his body was without measure, desiring to cross the ocean, he pressed the mountain with his arms and with his feet. ^AI

And that mountain, pressed by the monkey, shook for a moment; it caused all the flowers of the trees whose tops were blossoming to fall. ^AI

By that mass of fragrant flowers released from the trees, the mountain was covered on all sides and shone as if made of flowers. ^AI

That mountain, being pressed by him of supreme valor, poured forth water, like a rutting elephant pouring forth rut. ^AI

Being pressed by the strong one, that mountain, the great Indra among mountains, produced streams of gold, collyrium, and silver. ^AI

The mountain released huge rocks and stones, like a fire attended by flames in its midst, resembling columns of smoke. ^AI

Being pressed by the mountain, the creatures that had entered the caves, being oppressed on all sides, cried out with distorted voices. ^AI

That great sound of living beings, arising from the pressing of the mountain, filled the earth, the directions, and the gardens. ^AI

The serpents with broad hoods marked with clear svastika signs, vomiting terrible fire, bit the rocks with their fangs. ^AI

Those great rocks, bitten by the angry serpents with their venom, blazed forth kindled by fire and split into a thousand pieces. ^AI

And whatever collections of herbs grew on that mountain, even those that were antidotes to poison, could not pacify the poison of the serpents. ^AI

Thinking, 'This mountain is being split by the beings,' the terrified ascetics and Vidyadharas flew up from there together with their troops of women. ^AI

Leaving behind the golden liquor vessel that was on the drinking ground, and the greatly precious vessels and golden pitchers. ^AI

Various foods to be licked and eaten, and various meats, and bull-hide garments, and swords with golden hilts. ^AI

With garlands fastened on their necks, intoxicated, with red garlands and unguents, red-eyed and lotus-eyed, they entered the sky. ^AI

Women wearing necklaces, anklets, armlets, and ornaments stood in the sky, astonished and smiling, together with their lovers. ^AI

The great sages among the Vidyadharas, displaying great knowledge, stood together in the sky and gazed at the mountain. ^AI

And then they heard the sound of the sages of purified souls, and of the Charanas and Siddhas standing in the clear sky. ^AI

This Hanuman, son of the wind, resembling a mountain, of great speed, desires to cross the ocean, the abode of crocodiles. ^AI

Wishing to accomplish a difficult deed for the sake of Rama and for the sake of the monkeys, he desires to reach the far shore of the ocean, which is hard to attain. ^AI

And he shook his hair and trembled, resembling a mountain; he roared a mighty roar, like a great cloud. ^AI

His tail, covered with hair, curved in order, he cast about as he was about to leap, like the king of birds casting off a serpent. ^AI

As he gathered speed, his tail, coiled and curved, was seen behind him, like a great serpent being carried away by Garuda. ^AI

The monkey drew up his arms, which resembled great iron bars, and settled his loins, and contracted his feet. ^AI

Having drawn in his arms and likewise his neck, that valiant and illustrious one infused himself with splendor, strength, and prowess. ^AI

With his gaze fixed upward, looking far ahead along the path, he held his breaths within his heart, gazing at the sky. ^AI

Having firmly planted his feet, that bull among monkeys, the mighty Hanuman, contracting his ears and about to spring, the best of monkeys spoke these words to the monkeys. ^AI

Just as an arrow released by Raghava, with the speed of the wind, would go, so shall I go to Lanka ruled by Ravana. ^AI

If I do not see that daughter of Janaka in Lanka, then with this very speed I shall go to the abode of the gods. ^AI

Or if, without fatigue, I do not see Sita in heaven, then I shall bind the king of the rakshasas and bring Ravana back. ^AI

In every way I shall return having accomplished my task, together with Sita; or I shall uproot Lanka together with Ravana and bring it here. ^AI

Having spoken thus, Hanuman, the best of monkeys, [addressed] the monkeys. ^AI

Then the swift one, without hesitation, sprang up with speed; that bull among monkeys regarded himself as Garuda. ^AI

As he sprang up with speed, those trees that grew on the mountain, drawing together all their branches, sprang up all around. ^AI

He, carrying along with the force of his thighs the intoxicated, flower-laden trees, went into the clear sky. ^AI

The trees uprooted by the force of his thighs followed the monkey for a moment, like kinsmen following a relative who has set out on a long journey. ^AI

The sal trees and other great trees torn up by the force of his thighs followed Hanuman, like soldiers following a king. ^AI

The monkey Hanuman, accompanied by many trees with blossoming tops, became mountain-shaped and wonderful to behold. ^AI

Then those trees that were full of sap sank into the salt water, as if out of fear of Mahendra, into the abode of Varuna. ^AI

That monkey, resembling a cloud, covered with many kinds of flowers, with sprouts and buds, shone like a mountain adorned with fireflies. ^AI

Those trees, released by his speed, letting go of their flowers, fell into the water, like friends who have turned away. ^AI

The varied flowers of the trees, stirred by the monkey's wind, fell into the ocean, appearing light and colorful. ^AI

That great ocean appeared as if studded with stars, like the sky; the monkey, joined with a mass of flowers of many colors, shone like a cloud in the sky adorned with a multitude of lightning flashes. ^AI

The water was made invisible by the flowers shaken by his speed. ^AI

His two arms, extended as he moved through the sky, appeared like two stars risen in the sky, delightful to behold. ^AI

Emerging from the mountain peak, they looked like two five-faced serpents; and he shone as if drinking the great ocean with its garland of waves. ^AI

As if thirsty, that great monkey looked at the sky; his eyes, following the path of the wind, had the appearance of lightning. ^AI

His two eyes shone like two fires on a mountain; the large, round eyes of the foremost of the tawny-eyed ones were tawny. ^AI

His two eyes shone like the moon and the sun risen together; his face with its copper-red nose appeared copper-red. ^AI

As the orb of the sun is touched by twilight, so his tail, tossed about as he flew, looked beautiful. ^AI

In the sky, the son of the Wind, with white teeth, appeared raised like Indra's banner, with the circle of his tail. ^AI

The greatly wise one shone like the sun with a halo; that great monkey, with his copper-red hindquarters, looked splendid. ^AI

As a mountain is as if split by a great quantity of red ochre, so the ocean was split by that lion among monkeys as he flew. ^AI

The wind entering the space between his flanks roars like a thundercloud; as a meteor fallen from the northern quarter falls in the sky. ^AI

That elephant among monkeys, accompanied by his followers, appeared like a falling meteor; the monkey, with his vast body, shone brilliantly. ^AI

Like a mighty elephant bound by a girth rope, with his body above and his shadow cast deep below. ^AI

Then that monkey resembled a ship driven by wind on the ocean. To whatever region of the sea that great monkey went, by the force of his thighs he appeared as if intoxicated. ^AI

Striking with his chest the masses of waves of the ocean that were like mountain peaks, that great monkey of immense speed leaped forward. ^AI

The mighty wind from the monkey and the wind released from the clouds violently shook the ocean with its terrible roar. ^AI

Dragging along great masses of waves in the salt water, that tiger among monkeys leaped, as if scattering the two worlds. ^AI

Those towering waves in the great ocean, resembling Mount Meru and Mount Mandara, that monkey of immense speed crossed over, as if counting them. ^AI

The water tossed up by his speed, together with the clouds, then shone in the sky like a vast autumnal cloud. ^AI

Then fishes, crocodiles, and sea monsters, and turtles were seen exposed, as if the bodies of embodied beings were being stripped of their clothing. ^AI

Then the serpents dwelling in the ocean, seeing that tiger among monkeys flying, thought him to be Garuda in the sky. ^AI

The shadow of that lion among monkeys, ten yojanas wide and thirty yojanas long, became exceedingly beautiful in the water. ^AI

That shadow of the son of the wind, following him, spread out in the salt water, shone like a mass of white clouds. ^AI

That great monkey of mighty splendor and mighty body shone in the path of the wind, unsupported, like a mountain with wings. ^AI

By the path and speed with which that mighty elephant among monkeys went, the ocean was suddenly made into a trough. ^AI

Hanuman, going like the king of birds at the onrush of flocks of birds, dragging masses of clouds like the wind. ^AI

Clouds of pale and reddish color, and dark blue and madder-red, being drawn by the monkey, shone forth. ^AI

Entering into masses of clouds and again darting out repeatedly, he appeared now hidden and now visible, like the moon. ^AI

Seeing that monkey leaping swiftly, the gods, Gandharvas and Danavas then showered showers of flowers upon him. ^AI

The sun did not scorch that best of monkeys as he flew, and the wind then served him for the accomplishment of Rama's purpose. ^AI

The sages praised him as he flew through the sky, and the gods and Gandharvas sang in praise of the greatly mighty one, extolling him. ^AI

The Nagas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, gods and birds all praised the foremost monkey, seeing him suddenly free of fatigue. ^AI

While that tiger among monkeys, Hanuman, was leaping, the ocean, desiring the welfare of the Ikshvaku race, reflected. ^AI

If I do not render assistance to the lord of monkeys, Hanuman, I shall become the object of reproach by all who wish to speak. ^AI

I was enlarged by Sagara, the lord of the Ikshvakus, and this one is a minister of the Ikshvakus; he should not sink into distress. ^AI

Therefore I must arrange it so that the monkey may rest. ^AI

Having rested, he will comfortably pass the remainder of the journey on me. ^AI

He spoke to Mainaka, the best of mountains, named Hiranyanabha: "You stand here as the bar for the hosts of demons dwelling in the netherworld." ^AI

O best of mountains, the bar was placed by the king of the gods for these demons whose strength has been born; they will rise up again. ^AI

You stand blocking the door of the immeasurable netherworld. O mountain, you have the power to grow sideways, upward, and downward. ^AI

Therefore I urge you: rise up, O best of mountains. This mighty tiger among monkeys is coming above you. ^AI

Hanuman, of terrible deeds, has leapt into the sky for the sake of Rama's work. I must give him help, for he belongs to the Ikshvaku race. ^AI

For the Ikshvakus are to be worshipped by me, and are supremely worshipful to you. Render service to us; let not our work be overstepped. ^AI

A duty that ought to be done but is left undone would stir the wrath of the good. Rise up from the water; let this monkey rest upon you. ^AI

He is our guest and worthy of worship, the foremost among the flying ones. O you whose great navel is of gold, served by gods and gandharvas. ^AI

Hanuman has rested on you; from there he will proceed for the rest. The compassion of the descendant of Kakutstha, and the exile of the daughter of Mithila. ^AI

And seeing the fatigue of the lord of the monkeys, you ought to rise up. Mainaka, whose navel is of gold, hearing of the salt sea. ^AI

He sprang up swiftly from the water, together with great trees and creepers. He, having split the water of the sea, then rose up. ^AI

As the sun with blazing rays, having split a water-bearing cloud. That great-souled one, in a moment, surrounded on all sides by water. ^AI

He showed his peaks, appointed by the sea. As if painting the sky with the likeness of the rising sun, with peaks made of gold, together with kinnaras and great serpents. ^AI

With peaks of molten gold, risen up of the mountain. ^AI

The sky became golden-hued, resembling a weapon, blazing with peaks made of gold, shining with their own radiance. ^AI

That best of mountains became like a hundred suns. Hanuman stood before it as it rose unobstructed. ^AI

He decided, 'This is an obstacle in the middle of the salt-water ocean.' That great monkey of great speed, at that mountain risen exceedingly high— ^AI

—struck it down with his chest, as the wind strikes a cloud. Thus that best of mountains was struck down by that monkey. ^AI

Having understood the speed of that monkey, it rejoiced and was delighted. To that hero stationed in the sky, it approached in the sky. ^AI

Pleased and delighted, the mountain, assuming a human form and standing on its own peak, spoke these words to the monkey. ^AI

O best of monkeys, you have accomplished this difficult deed. Having alighted on my peaks, rest as you please. ^AI

The ocean has been enlarged by those born in Raghu's lineage. The ocean, pleased with you who are devoted to Rama's welfare, honors you in return. ^AI

When a service has been done, repayment is due — this is the eternal law. He, desiring to repay you, deserves honor from you. ^AI

For your sake, out of great respect, I have been urged by him. O tiger among monkeys, you stay here, rest, and then go. ^AI

Having rested on its peaks, you may then proceed with the rest of the journey. This monkey has already leapt a hundred yojanas. ^AI

Here are abundant fragrant and sweet roots, bulbs and fruits. Having tasted them, O best of monkeys, you will rest and then continue. ^AI

There is also a relationship between us, O chief of monkeys, which is renowned in the three worlds and possesses great virtues. ^AI

Those monkeys who are swift and leap, O son of the wind, among them I consider you the foremost, O elephant among monkeys. ^AI

A guest is indeed worthy of worship, even an ordinary one, by a wise man seeking to know dharma — how much more so a great one like you. ^AI

For you are the son of the great-souled Maruta, the best of gods, and you are equal to him in speed, O elephant among monkeys. ^AI

O knower of dharma, when you are worshipped, Maruta (the wind god) receives that worship. Therefore you are worthy of my worship; listen also to the reason for this. ^AI

Formerly, in the Krita Yuga, O dear one, the mountains were winged. They flew to all directions with the speed of Garuda and the wind. ^AI

Then, when they were flying, the hosts of gods, the great sages, and the beings became afraid, fearing their fall. ^AI

Then the thousand-eyed one, Indra, the performer of a hundred sacrifices, became angry and cut off the wings of the mountains with his thunderbolt, in hundreds and thousands, here and there. ^AI

That angry king of the gods, Indra, approached me, raising his thunderbolt. Then I was suddenly thrown by the great-souled wind god. ^AI

O best of monkeys, I was thrown into this salt water, with my wings intact and protected by your father. ^AI

Therefore I honor you; for Maruta is worthy of my honor. O chief of monkeys, this relationship of yours with me is of great virtue. ^AI

O great monkey, in this matter concerning the ocean and myself, you should, with a pleased mind, show your favor. ^AI

O best of monkeys, release me from my fatigue and accept my worship; and greatly honor my affection, for I am delighted by your sight. ^AI

Thus addressed, the foremost of monkeys spoke to that best of mountains: 'I am pleased; the hospitality has been done; let this anger be set aside.' ^AI

My time for the task presses; the day too is passing away; and a promise has been made by me that I must not stay here in between. ^AI

Having said this, the bull among monkeys, touching the mountain with his hand, entered the sky and went off, as if laughing, the mighty one. ^AI

The son of the wind was looked upon with great respect by the mountain and the ocean, and was honored with fitting blessings. ^AI

Then, having leapt far upward, leaving behind the mountain and the great ocean, he took the path of his father and went in the clear sky. ^AI

Having again attained a higher course, gazing at that mountain, the son of the wind went in the clear sky without support. ^AI

Seeing that second deed of Hanuman, which was very difficult to perform, all the gods, the Siddhas, and the great sages praised it. ^AI

The gods who were present there became delighted by his deed, and so did the thousand-eyed Indra, the lord of the gods, and the golden-naveled (mountain) Sunabha. ^AI

The wise husband of Sachi himself, with his voice choked with tears of joy, spoke these words to Sunabha, the best of mountains: ^AI

O Hiranyanabha, lord of mountains, I am exceedingly pleased with you. I grant you fearlessness; stay, gentle one, happily as you please. ^AI

You have rendered great help to the valiant Hanuman, who was leaping a hundred yojanas and was fearless when there was danger. ^AI

This monkey goes for the welfare of Rama, the son of Dasaratha. By doing him this kindness, you have firmly pleased me. ^AI

Then the best of mountains attained great joy upon seeing the lord of the gods, the hundred-sacrificed Indra, fully pleased. ^AI

That mountain, having received the boon, then remained there, and Hanuman crossed the ocean in a moment. ^AI

Then the gods together with the Gandharvas, the Siddhas and the great sages spoke to Surasa, the mother of the Nagas, who was radiant like the sun. ^AI

This glorious son of the Wind-god, named Hanuman, is flying over the ocean. You create an obstacle for him for a moment. ^AI

Assuming a very dreadful demon form, resembling a mountain, with fearful fangs and tawny eyes, making your face equal to the sky. ^AI

We wish to know his strength and further his valor. Whether he will conquer you by some stratagem or will fall into despair. ^AI

Thus addressed by the gods and honored by them, that goddess Surasa, bearing a demon body, stood in the middle of the ocean. ^AI

With a distorted and deformed form, fearful to all, she obstructed the flying Hanuman and spoke this. ^AI

O bull among monkeys, you have been assigned as my food by the gods. I will devour you; enter my mouth. ^AI

Thus addressed by Surasa, the bull among monkeys, with joined palms, his face delighted, and glorious, spoke these words. ^AI

There is one named Rama, son of Dasaratha, who entered the Dandaka forest together with his brother Lakshmana and also his wife Vaidehi. ^AI

While he was engaged in other affairs and had incurred the enmity of the rakshasas, his illustrious wife Sita was abducted by Ravana. ^AI

By Rama's command I, his messenger, will go to her presence. O dweller of this region, you ought to render help to Rama. ^AI

Or, having seen Maithili and Rama, who is untiring in action, I shall return to your mouth; I promise you this truthfully. ^AI

Thus addressed by Hanuman, Surasa, who could assume any form at will, said: 'No one may pass me by; this is a boon granted to me.' ^AI

Seeing him as he proceeded, Surasa, the mother of the nagas, wishing to test the strength of Hanuman, spoke these words. ^AI

'O best of monkeys, today you must enter my mouth and then go. This boon was granted to me long ago by the Creator' — thus she spoke in haste. ^AI

Opening her vast mouth, she stood before the son of the wind. Thus addressed by Surasa, the enraged bull among monkeys... ^AI

...said, 'Make your mouth wide enough that you may be able to contain me.' Having said this, the angry one expanded to ten yojanas in length. ^AI

Then Hanuman became ten yojanas wide. Seeing him, who resembled a cloud and was ten yojanas in extent, ^AI

Surasa made her mouth twenty yojanas in extent. Then Hanuman, enraged, became thirty yojanas in extent. ^AI

Surasa made her mouth forty yojanas in height. Hanuman became fifty yojanas in height. ^AI

Surasa made her mouth sixty yojanas in extent. Likewise Hanuman became seventy yojanas in height. ^AI

Surasa made her mouth eighty yojanas in extent. Hanuman, resembling a mountain, became ninety yojanas in height. ^AI

Surasa made her mouth a hundred yojanas in extent, saying, 'You will rest on my breasts, and the rest of you will proceed.' Seeing that mouth opened wide, the wise son of the wind, with her long tongue, very dreadful, resembling a hell, ^AI

Having quickly contracted his body, he became the size of a thumb. The mighty one, having rushed into her mouth and escaped, stood in the sky and spoke these words, ^AI

'I have indeed entered your mouth, O daughter of Daksha, salutations to you. I shall go where Vaidehi is; your boon was true.' ^AI

Seeing that monkey released from her mouth, like the moon freed from Rahu's mouth, the goddess Surasa spoke to him in her own form. ^AI

For the accomplishment of the purpose, O best of monkeys, O gentle one, go happily as you please. Bring back Sita for the great-souled Raghava. ^AI

Seeing that third deed of Hanuman, which was very difficult to perform, the beings then praised that monkey, saying 'Well done, well done!' ^AI

Having approached the inviolable ocean, the abode of Varuna, he entered the sky and went with the speed of Garuda. ^AI

Served by streams of water, frequented by birds, traversed by the Kaisika teachers, and frequented by Airavata. ^AI

Adorned with spotless aerial chariots, moving along with lions, elephants, tigers, birds, and serpents as their vehicles. ^AI

Shining with fires that strike like vajra and lightning, adorned by those of great fortune who have performed meritorious deeds and conquered heaven. ^AI

Served by the carrier of offerings, the highly resplendent Chitrabhanu, and adorned with the hosts of planets, stars, the moon, the sun, and the constellations. ^AI

Crowded with hosts of great sages, gandharvas, nagas and yakshas; solitary, pure, all-pervading, and frequented by Vishvavasu. ^AI

Traversed by the elephant of the king of the gods, on the path of the moon and the sun, auspicious, an awning spread out for the world of the living, fashioned by Brahma. ^AI

Served many times by valiant heroes and by excellent hosts of vidyadharas, the son of the wind (Hanuman) went along the path of the wind, like Garuda. ^AI

Hanuman, the son of the wind, visible everywhere, resorted to the unsupported sky, like a great mountain with hanging wings. ^AI

Seeing him flying, a rakshasi named Simhika, grown huge and able to take any form at will, thought in her mind: ^AI

'Today, after a long time, I shall be fed. For this great creature has come under my power after a long while.' ^AI

'I have been suddenly seized, my strength made useless, by a contrary wind, like a great ship in the ocean.' ^AI

Then the monkey, looking sideways, upward and downward, saw that great creature risen up in the salt sea. ^AI

Seeing that creature with the distorted face, the son of the wind god began to think: 'This is the being of wonderful appearance that the king of the monkeys spoke of.' ^AI

'This is the one who seizes by shadow, of great valor; there is no doubt about it.' The wise monkey, having understood that truth, recognized her as Simhika. ^AI

The great-bodied monkey grew larger, like a cloud in the rainy season. Seeing the body of the great monkey growing, she... ^AI

...stretched open her mouth, which resembled the depths of the netherworld. Roaring like a mass of clouds, she rushed at the monkey. ^AI

Then the wise great monkey saw her wide-open, enormous mouth, her body's full extent, and her vital spots. ^AI

That monkey, whose body was as hard as a thunderbolt, contracting himself again and again, sprang out of her open mouth with great strength. ^AI

The Siddhas and Charanas saw him plunging into her mouth, like the full moon on the full-moon day being swallowed by Rahu. ^AI

Then the monkey, tearing her vital spots with his sharp claws, sprang up swiftly, his valor matching the speed of the mind. ^AI

But seeing her, and by his courage and his skill casting her down, that foremost of monkeys, self-possessed, grew in speed once more. ^AI

She whose heart was stolen away fell into the troubled waters, struck down by Hanuman; and seeing that Simhika, slain by the monkey, had swiftly fallen— ^AI

The beings that move in the sky said to that best of monkeys: "A terrible deed has been done today; a great being has been slain by you." ^AI

"Accomplish the purpose you desire, O best of flying ones; you are unharmed. O lord of monkeys, these four—courage, insight, wisdom, and skill—are yours as they are yours." ^AI

Courage, insight, wisdom, and skill—he who has these does not sink in his undertakings. He, honored and revered by them, having his purpose accomplished, ^AI

entered the sky and went like a bird that eats snakes, that monkey; having reached the greater part of the far shore, he looked around on every side. ^AI

At the end of a hundred yojanas he saw a forest region, and as he flew he saw it adorned with various trees. ^AI

The best of monkeys saw the island, the gardens of the Malaya mountain, the ocean, the ocean's shore, and the trees born on the ocean's shore. ^AI

And beholding even the chief wives of the ocean, that self-possessed one, seeing his own self resembling a great cloud — ^AI

The wise one formed the thought that he would block the sky, as it were. 'Seeing my bodily growth and my speed, the rakshasas —' ^AI

'— may feel curiosity about me,' so the great monkey thought. Then, contracting his body, which resembled that great mountain — ^AI

he again returned to his natural form, like a self-controlled one freed from delusion. Having greatly contracted that form, Hanuman stood in his natural size. ^AI

As though striding in three steps, the monkey who took away the strength and valor of Bali, wearing charming forms of many kinds, having reached the far shore of the ocean, one who cannot be overcome by others, having assumed a form, self-examined, and having examined his purpose — ^AI

Then he, the great-souled one, resembling a great mountain peak, fell upon a rich and variegated peak of the Lamba mountain, which abounded in ketaka, uddalaka, and coconut trees. ^AI

Then, having reached the shore of the ocean and having beheld Lanka on the summit of the best of mountains, the monkey fell upon that mountain, shaking off his form and causing distress to the beasts and birds. ^AI

He, having crossed the ocean, which was filled with danavas and serpents and adorned with great waves, by his strength and valor, then, descending on the shore of the great ocean, beheld Lanka as if it were Amaravati. ^AI