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In the time of Rama Rajya, as the reign of perfect harmony neared its end, Hanuman embarked on a profound journey that would teach him the timeless nature of love, devotion, and the cyclic patterns of life and death.

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Characters in the story:

Lord Ram: Lord Rama is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism and is the seventh avataar of Lord Vishnu. He is known for his virtues of righteousness, courage, and devotion, and is considered a symbol of ideal human behavior and the victory of good over evil.

Hanuman: Hanuman is a revered deity in Hinuism, known for his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama and his incredible strength, symbolizing courage, loyalty, and selflessness.

Lord Yama: Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death and the ruler of the afterlife who judges the souls of the deceased and determines their fate in the next world.

Vasuki: Vasuki is a serpent deity and is known as the king of serpents. He was used as the rope to churn the ocean in the story of Samudra Manthan.

Once upon a time, during the reign of Rama Rajya, a period of prosperity and harmony, a significant change was approaching. The devatas sensed that it was time for Vishnu to return to his celestial abode. They sought Lord Yama’s (the god of death) assistance to take Rama’s life. However, Lord Yama faced a challenge as Hanuman fiercely guarded Rama’s life.

Recognizing Yama’s dilemma, Rama devised a plan to outsmart Hanuman. He intentionally dropped his ring, which fell into a small crack on the palace floor. Seeing this opportunity, Rama asked Hanuman to retrieve the ring for him. Hanuman, capable of transforming his enormous body into the size of a tiny beetal, eagerly dived into the crack, unaware of the extraordinary journey ahead.

To his surprise, the crack turned out to be the entrance to a hidden tunnel leading to Nagaloka, the realm of serpents. The king of snakes, Vasuki, warmly welcomed Hanuman. Intrigued by Hanuman’s purpose, Vasuki inquired about his quest.

After Hanuman explained the reason for his visit, Vasuki guided Hanuman to the heart of Nagaloka, where a majestic mountain of rings stood tall, capturing their attention. Vasuki assured Hanuman, “You will undoubtedly find Rama’s ring among these rings.” 

Filled with curiosity, Hanuman contemplated how to accomplish this seemingly impossible task, akin to finding a needle in an endless haystack.

To his immense delight, the very first ring he picked up revealed itself to be Rama’s ring. Overwhelmed with astonishment, he continued to examine more rings, each bearing the mark of Rama. Confusion enveloped Hanuman’s mind as he grappled with the profound implications of this extraordinary discovery. He wondered about the significance concealed within the mountain of rings.

Vasuki then explained that each ring represented a “kal chakra,” symbolizing a cycle of time. The world undergoes cyclic patterns of life and death, known as kalpas. Rama’s birth occurred in the Treta Yuga, one of the four yugas within a kalpa. Eventually, Rama’s ring would fall from Earth into the depths of Nagaloka, signifying his departure from the mortal realm.

This timeless process had repeated countless times, evident by the multitude of rings adorning the mountain. Vasuki assured Hanuman that the mountain would continue to grow with the rings of future Ramas, perpetuating the cycle indefinitely.

At that moment, Hanuman grasped the profound lesson conveyed by the mountain of rings. It was Rama’s way of teaching him that while death was inevitable, Rama’s essence and influence would endure through the ages.

Hanuman realized that he couldn’t prevent death from claiming Rama or the world itself. However, their bond transcended mortality. Just as Rama would be reborn in each cycle, their connection remained unbreakable, bound by eternal love and devotion.

And so, with newfound wisdom and acceptance, Hanuman released his grip on his beloved God. He understood that even amidst the ever-turning wheel of life and death, their connection would persist, bound by love and devotion for all eternity.

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