ഹനുമാനേ, ശക്തിയും ബുദ്ധിയും വീരത്വവും, സ്ഥലം-കാലം അനുസരിച്ച് ചലിക്കുന്ന കഴിവും, നയവും—all these reside in you alone, O wise one. When Rama understood Hanuman’s readiness and recognized his qualities, he began to ponder deeply. In every way, the lord of the monkeys was confident that Hanuman would accomplish the task successfully; and Hanuman himself was even more resolute in fulfilling it. For one who sets out with such determination, whose actions speak for themselves, and who receives his master’s favor, the goal is assured. Rama, seeing Hanuman’s energy and unwavering resolve, rejoiced as if his mission was already accomplished; his senses and mind were filled with delight. Then, pleased, Rama gave Hanuman a ring inscribed with his own name—a token to show Sita, so she would recognize Hanuman as Rama’s messenger and not feel anxious. "O hero," Rama said, "your resolve, your courage strengthened by Sugriva’s command—all these assure me of success." Hanuman, the foremost among monkeys, received the ring with joined hands upon his head, bowed to Rama’s feet, and set forth—the bull among the vanaras. The heroic son of the wind, drawing forth the great strength of the monkeys, shone like the moon in a clear sky after the clouds had departed, adorned by the host of stars. "O best of monkeys," Rama said, "relying on your extraordinary strength and unmatched valor, O son of the wind, do what Hanuman must, so that Janaka’s daughter may be found." Thus ends the forty-fifth sarga in the glorious Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda. Sugriva, the foremost among monkeys, summoned all the vanaras and spoke to them as king, for the accomplishment of Rama’s purpose. "You, the best of vanaras, must search for Sita, understanding your lord’s stern command, O leaders of the monkeys." Like locusts covering the earth, they set out, while Rama remained at Prasravana with Lakshmana. Waiting for the month appointed for the search, Rama stayed there. The delightful northern direction, encircled by great mountains, was chosen for exploration. The heroic monkey Shatabali quickly set out for the north, while Vinata, leader of the monkeys, went to the east. Hanuman, the son of the wind, along with Tara, Angada, and others, went to the southern quarter—the region traversed by Agastya. Sushena, lord of the monkeys, went to the dreadful western direction, the region protected by Varuna, like a tiger among monkeys. Having dispatched all directions properly, the heroic commander of the monkey army, Sugriva, rejoiced happily. Thus urged by the king, all the leaders of the monkey troops, each intent on their own direction, quickly set out. Roaring, bellowing, and shouting, the mighty monkeys made loud noises as they ran, crying out as they went. Inspired by Sugriva’s command, the leaders declared, "We will bring back Sita, and we will slay Ravana." Some proclaimed, "I alone will slay Ravana if he comes to battle, and then, having swiftly defeated him, I will bring back the daughter of Janaka." Others said, "Even if she is trembling from exhaustion, you must remain firm; I alone will bring back Janaki even from the netherworld." They boasted, "I will shatter trees, split mountains, rend the earth, and agitate the oceans. I can leap distances measured in yojanas—there is no doubt; indeed, I can cross even a hundred yojanas and more. Whether on earth, in the sea, among mountains or forests, or even in the depths of the underworld, my movement cannot be hindered." Thus, each of the mighty monkeys, filled with strength and pride, spoke these words in Sugriva’s presence. Hear now the forty-sixth sarga in the glorious Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda. When the monkey lords had departed, Rama asked Sugriva, "How do you know the entire expanse of the earth?" Sugriva, with a humble heart, replied, "Listen, I will tell you everything in detail." When Vali was confronting the demon named Dundubhi, who had the form of a buffalo, he went toward the Malaya mountain. The buffalo entered a cave at Malaya, and Vali followed, intent on killing him. At that time, I waited humbly at the mouth of the cave. But Vali did not emerge, even after a year had passed. Then, the cave was filled with a rush of blood; seeing this, I was astonished and overcome with grief for my brother. My mind confused, I thought my elder was surely slain; I placed a stone, like a mountain, at the entrance of the cave. Unable to come out, the buffalo would perish; so I returned to Kishkindha, having lost hope for Vali’s life. Having gained the great kingdom, and Tara along with Ruma, I lived there with friends, free from anxiety. Then Vali, the foremost of monkeys, returned after killing the demon; out of respect and fear, I gave him back the kingdom.