Hindu mythology, Vedic and Purānic . CHAPTER III. THE DEMIGODS OF THE SUGRIVA. Over the mighty leaders of the Monkey army asso-ciated with Rama in the destruction of Ravana was. King Sugriva. When Vishnu, before leaving heavento become incarnate as Rama, asked the gods to— Make helps, in war to lend him aid,In forms that change at will arrayed, 407 408 THE INFERIOR DEITIES. Of wizard skill and hero might,Outstrippers of the wind in flight,* they consented, and begot in countless swarmsbrave sons disguised in sylvan forms. Of Sugrivait is said— That noblest fire,The Sun, was great S
Hindu mythology, Vedic and Purānic . CHAPTER III. THE DEMIGODS OF THE SUGRIVA. Over the mighty leaders of the Monkey army asso-ciated with Rama in the destruction of Ravana was. King Sugriva. When Vishnu, before leaving heavento become incarnate as Rama, asked the gods to— Make helps, in war to lend him aid,In forms that change at will arrayed, 407 408 THE INFERIOR DEITIES. Of wizard skill and hero might,Outstrippers of the wind in flight,* they consented, and begot in countless swarmsbrave sons disguised in sylvan forms. Of Sugrivait is said— That noblest fire,The Sun, was great Sugrivas sire, f When Rama finds this King of the Monkeys, he wasan exile, having been driven from his throne by hisbrother Bali. Kabandha, a giant slain by Rama,gives the following description of the king to thewandering hero :— O Rama, hear my words and seekSugriva, for of him I speak,His brother Bali, Indras son,Expelled him, when the fight he four great chief tains, faithful still,He dwells on Rishyamukas hill.* * * * Lord of the Vanars, just and true,Strong, very glorious, bright to view,Unmatched in counsel, firm and meek,Bound by each word his lips may speak,Goo
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