Meeting Lankini at the Gates of Lanka
After the journey over the vast ocean, Hanumanji finally arrives on the island of Lanka. He tries to enter the gates in a stealthy manner, shrinking his size, but is discovered by the chief of Lanka's guard, the embodiment of Lanka, Lankini. Her power might have been enough to see Hanuman despite his efforts to infiltrate covertly, but she quickly found herself out matched by his prowess in battle. Realizing that her adversary was no mere monkey, she recalls the prophecy of Lord Brahma, the creative force of the universe.
When she was a guard in the divine abode of Lord Brahma, she abused others due to an inflated ego. Because of this she was cursed by Lord Brahma to become an Asur or demon, forever to guard the city of Lanka. Realizing her mistake, she begged for Forgiveness. Unfortunately the power of the curse was too great to revoke. However, Lord Brahman did grant her a boon as a result of her sincere wish for Forgiveness. “A monkey shall one day defeat you in combat and you will be freed of this cursed existence...”
Now was the auspicious occasion! Hanuman, in respect that she was a women, struck her on the back hard enough to make her fall weakened. “Please Forgive me great monkey!,” Lankini pleaded. Compassionately Hanumanji bowed to her request and left her to continue with his mission to find Sita. Redeemed, the curse was lifted from Lankini :-)
Practice in Active Compassion and Forgiveness
Today when you see someone suffering, if you witness your own suffer do your best to show Compassion. Do what you can, give an honest effort :-) Do your best to Forgive all faults you find with others, and in yourself. If you are like me, and are very hard on yourself, wanting to save the world but finding yourself very under equipped, keep Compassion and Forgiveness in your heart very dearly :-) This does not mean to give the mind permission of every fancy and whim that it might find itself greedy lusting after moment to moment, but do not cause yourself to become hardened in policy. Pray for Compassion, Forgiveness, and Love to enter in, and guide your thoughts, words, and deeds :-) Smile, laugh gently, knowing that the Virtue Within that Dispels all Darkness is growing with every prayer, every attempt to express Compassion, Forgiveness, and Love :-) Surely our Practice, Persistence, and sincere Prayers will grant use Redemption in the Lord! Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin May your victory over all evil be firm and final! :-)
Thank you Ramayana, Swami Dharmakirti, Swami Sankarananda, Shanti Ashram, Divine Grace Yoga Ashram, satvic food, nature, honest seekers, fellowship, Virtues of Light Within that Dispels all Darkness and grants us access to such wonderful magical occasions as those of Compassion and Forgiveness :-) Have a wonderful day, my friend! Thank you so much for joining me, for being wonderful you! I hope that you enjoyed “Thank You Peace :-) For Virtue, the Light Within that Dispels all Darkness Part II :-)” May all beings find the capacity of Compasion and Forgiveness, Virtues which Dispel all Darkness born of a Truly Heroic heart :-) Prana Apana Sushumna Hari Hari Hari Hari :-) Aum Sri Hanumanji guide me to rest in the Lord :-) Love, Aaron :-)