IS THIS NAARAAYANA HIMSELF?

As Kumbhakarna went through the Royal highway carrying in triumph the unconscious Vaanara king, the Raakshasas and their women-folk, standing on the terraces, showered flowers and poured sandal paste. This incidentally revived Sugreeva. He opened his eyes and wondered where he was and what had happened. He soon understood everything.

He then began to bite with his teeth and tear with his nails the ears and nose of the Raakshasa who was carrying him. Worried thus Kumbhakarna threw him down intending to crush him with his feet. But when he was once on the ground, Sugreeva jumped and flew off across the sky and arrived at the place where Raama was.

Hanumaan was sure that Sugreeva would somehow come back. Foreseeing this escape of Sugreeva, Hanumaan had rallied the Vaanara ranks and prepared them again for battle.

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