Extraordinary Communicator-1 (TCH#6)
As we delve into the first encounter between Ram and Hanuman, it's important to focus on an often-overlooked aspect: the art of communication. While Ramcharit Manas doesn't delve much into this topic, Valmiki Ramayan sheds light on it in the third section (sarg) of Kishkindha Kand. In shlokas 27 and 28, Shri Ram advises Laxman to interact with Hanuman, noting that he is not only Sugreev's minister but also a brave person who has defeated all his enemies. “Tamabhyabhap Saumitrey Sugreevsachivam kapim. Vakyagyam madhurervakye: snehyuktarmarandam.(27) NanRugvedvineetasy NaYajurveddharin: NaSamvedvidush: shakyamevam prabhaashitum. (28) [Meaning: “O Laxman, please interact with Hanuman, who is not only the minister of Sugreev, but he is a brave person who has destroyed all his enemies. The way he has been talking to us is not possible for anyone who has have the deepest study and knowledge of three major Veds (namely- Rigved, Yajurved, and Samved)]. In shlokas 29 ...