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| Jai Hanuman |
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He had grown enough to begin his education. So his parents asked him to go to the Sun God to get his education.
His mother Anjana reminded him that he had as a child leapt into the sky to catch the sun. As soon as he was made to recall, he jumped high in the sky and flew away towards the sun. There he presented his salutations and said, "O Master! my name is Hanuman. I am Anjana's son. As directed by her, I submit myself to you to grant me all the knowledge I should possess."
The Sun God taught him Vedas, holy scriptures and other disciplines. Having learnt and absorbed all the teachings of his teacher, Hanuman prostrated before him and said, "My venerable teacher! By the grace of your blessings, I know the path of righteousness and duties meant for me. Now, what should I offer you in return what you deserve and desire?"
The Sun God replied, "Do one thing. Always take care of and protect Sugriva the younger brother of Bali, the monkey-king. He is born out of a portion of myself.
I foresee that very soon he is going to fall on very bad days and would need your help." Hanuman promised never to forget it and returned to his parents. His father advised him to go to Pampapur. This place was known as a center of learning and training in politics. There he came in contact with Sugriva. They became very intimate friends.
After the death of Bali, Sugriva became the king of Kishkindha. Bali and Sugriva were brothers. They loved each other very much in the course of time, it so happened that they became arch enemies.
Bali was very strong and brave. His younger brother Sugriva treated him as his father. Bali was so powerful and valiant that demons, living near kishkindha, never dared to enter his kingdom. Once a demon thought himself stronger than anyone. He came near Bali's palace and shouted, "O monkey-king! why are you hiding yourself? If you have the courage to face me, come out and fight with me. I shall teach you what bravery is."
Bali was annoyed at the way he was challenged by a demon. He came out of his palace to punish him for his insolence. Sugriva followed his brother.
He wished to help his elder brother Bali. It was the dead of night. Sugriva knew that the power of a demon increased at night. So he might come to the rescue of his elder brother in the hour of dire deed.
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