“For the coming poet-
Thank you very much…”
Dasarathi and Vanarasena prepare to search for Sita, and the upper part shows Sugriva telling Raghava that he is strong.
Sugreeva affirms that they are at least monkeys who have many attributes. They came as Rama’s foot soldiers (they were brave enough to do the work on three feet).
Those who live in many clans, on mountains, on islands in many rivers. Mountain bodies, Ishtarupadharis (Kamarupis), able to destroy Rakshasadarpana, strong as an elephant, performing the exact duty of consecrating the Dewaris for the peace of the world, for the sake of Deva Nanma, colored like gold, like crystal…so go the descriptions. Those who don’t mind eating only vegetables (means not being stubborn about food).
Featuring Brahmaputra, Vayusuta and Nilgajaviras. Refers to those with tails and long tails (tails are not only ornamental but also masculine).
It is not a mere description, in this the Acharya presents all resources, clan, glory, heritage, siddhi and material spiritual qualities come and go. In the preparations for a Mahayajna, such elements are the karmamandala prasaktams.
The genius of the Acharya is that he presented it in a poetic work with great skill!
Binu Vishwanath Haripad