SON OF VAAYU

The Yuvaraaja himself said: "I can do a hundred yojanas and reach Lanka, I have no doubt. But I wonder whether I shall have the strength for another jump of equal length for the return journey."

Jaambavaan answered, "O Prince, you need not doubt your strength. Your prowess is as great as Vaali's. Yet it is not proper for the Crown Prince to undertake this task while there are others to do it under his orders. It is neither statesmanlike nor safe for a king to act directly."

Then Jaambavaan cast an appraising and admiring look at Hanumaan, who had sat apart, listening to the talk, but saying nothing.

"I feel that the son of Vaayu, sitting there in silence is the one best fitted by strength and skill to do this deed," said the old Vaanara and walked up to Hanumaan and brought him to their midst.

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