Hanuman brings the Sanjivani Medicine
The medicine specified by the physician was a herbal medicine available on a particular mountain in the North India. Who could reach there and bring the medicine within a day? The hope that Laxman would survive was mingled with sadness of impossibility of finding the medicine.
But Hanuman was sure of one thing; he knew that presence of Ram could solve any problem. Hence, he saluted Ram and said, "O lord, I know you are putting your devotees to test. Please bless me that I succeed in my mission to bring that plant for the sure cure of Laxman."
Ram was pleased with his most faithful and brave devotee. he blessed Hanuman and said, "O Hanuman, I am pleased with your devotion and faith in me. I know today you are the only one who could bring the plant and save my dear brother, Laxman. I bless you, go and get the plant."
Hanuman acquired huge form and flew northwards high in the sky. Within hours he reached the destined mountain-top. But to his dismay, he found innumerable plants adoring the mountain top. And imagine the confusion all those green plants created in the mind of Hanuman! Which plant would be needed for the medicine! Hanuman was not sure which was the Sanjivani herb. Utter anxiety prevailed in the heart and mind of this noble servant of Ram.
The delay was sure to put Laxman's life in danger, and incorrect choice of the plant was sure make his efforts useless; and moreover, would make him a laughing stock! This tragi-comic situation is very nicely described in the original text. We also feel one with Hanuman in his peculiar predicament.
The success was near and so far!
And then, last minute intuition dawns in the intelligent mind of Hanuman. He decides to lift the whole mountain and take it to Lanka! Taking the name of Ram, "Jai Sri Ram", he lifted the mountain, which had become as light as a flower, Hanuman returned to Lanka in time. The medicine was prepared and put in the mouth of unconscious Laxman. As if awakened from deep sleep, Laxman got up yawning and said, "Where am I?"
