Episode 27 - Anjaneya's return to the northern shore and his re-joining his mates

Due to the impact of his take-off, the mountain rocks that came under his feet were reduced to ashes. Being the Wind God's son, he flew into the sky with such great force that the animals, birds and Vidyadhara ladies, staying on the mountain, were all blown around and they sought refuge in the sky out of sheer fear. Some serpents got crushed. The mountain itself was pushed down so that its top became level with the ground.

Anjaneya shone like the moon in the sky, sometimes covered by multi-coloured clouds and at other times coming out of them. Roaring like thunder, he also looked like Garutman, the Bird King, returning in triumph, having made a mark in Lanka by killing some prominent Rakshasas and having shaken Ravana himself. On the way, he affectionately touched Mainaka and moved forward like an arrow. By his thunderous roars, the very sky along with the sun seemed to be exploding. The monkeys, waiting on the northern shore, heard the mighty roars of Anjaneya and the bursts of noise caused by the winds as a result of his speed.

Jambavan recognised the significance of the sounds; called the army of monkeys and bears and remarked: “Hanuman has succeeded in his mission in every way. Otherwise, the triumphant sound would not have been produced.” The Vanaras immediately began to celebrate the success and were getting ready to welcome Hanuman. Soon the mountain-like Anjaneya descended on the peak of the Mahendra Mountain.

The monkeys were overjoyed on seeing Anjaneya and they greeted him with folded palms and offered him fruits and roots. He, in turn, saluted the elderly Jambavan and Angada, the Vanara Prince, and was greeted by them in reverence. Anjaneya reported that he had seen Sita, sunken by penance and fasting in the Asoka Garden, guarded by terrible Rakshasis. He then spent a little time with Angada, holding his hand. The monkeys celebrated his success with all kinds of tricks appropriate to them. They touched Anjaneya with joy.

Angada then said to Anjaneya admiringly: “O Vanara! There is none equal to you in strength and valour. How great is your devotion to the Master! How wonderful are your courage and heroism? Sita has been found by our good fortune and Rama will be rid of the pangs of separation from Sita.”

The Vanaras were anxious to hear more of Anjaneya's adventure and surrounded him, the Prince Angada and Jambavan. Angada shone amongst them like Indra, the Lord of Heaven, among the Devas.