Time Tortures Rama

Time Tortures Rama

For Rama, however, time passed slowly and painfully. The thought of Sita haunted him and did not leave him for a single moment. 

Then came the rainy season. And the rainy season also ended. 

Autumn arrived, and nature, satiated by the life-giving water, blossomed in all its beauty. Living among those beauties, Rama felt even more the pain of the absence of his beloved.

He had never heard from Sugriva again. Intoxicated by the power and enjoyment of the senses, he seemed to have forgotten the promises made and the vow of gratitude towards the one who had given him those opulences. Rama began to get restless and angry.

“Laksmana, Sugriva hasn’t showed up again. I hope he didn’t forget his promise. I gave him back the kingdom and his life, killing Vali without demanding anything for me, and now he is enjoying life, not caring about my suffering. Go and remind him who he has to thank for everything he has. Tell him I can’t take the pain of the separation from Sita anymore.”

Far angrier than his brother at Sugriva’s behavior, Laksmana hastened to reach nearby Kiskindha. His face did not bode well for the Vanaras: he looked like one who wanted to destroy the whole world. Seeing him in that attitude, the Vanaras who met him trembled with fear and feared for their king’s life and for the good of the kingdom. 

Someone preceded him, announcing to Sugriva that Laksmana was coming with a furious frown. By the time the messengers arrived, he was drunk lying in bed with his wife. But when he learned of the arrival of the enraged Laksmana, he jumped out of bed in fear and ran to meet him. When he saw him, he suddenly blushed.

“I see you are very angry. I have not forgotten the promise made to Rama. How could I? I owe everything I have to him. I have sent my general Nila to gather our armies. They will arrive soon, and we will find Sita. Do not think bad of me. I’m not ungrateful.”

Lots of Vanaras from all over the world soon began to arrive. There were so many that they seemed like the waves of the sea or many rivers in flood. All were very valiant warriors and faithful to their king’s mission. It was impossible to count them or to have an idea of their number. Then, Sugriva went to see Rama and apologized for the delay. While they talked, countless Vanaras continued to arrive.

 

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