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Saying so, he rode his chariot and rushed to capture Hanuman. Meghanad attacked fiercely by showering arrows. Hanuman was injured and blood began to flow out. This annoyed him. He pulled up a very huge iron pillar from the ground and threw towards Meghanad. Meghanad saved his life by jumping out of his chariot. But his chariot and a number of accompanying soldiers were smashed.
When Meghanad's weapons could not harm Hanuman, he threw lariat which had been given to him by Brahma. Hanuman had the power to free himself yet he did not do so. It would have bee an insult to Brahma, the Creator. Moreover, he wanted to return to Rama soon. He let Maghanad arrest him. He was tied with a very thick and strong rope so that he could not escape. As soon as he was tied with the rope, the divine lariat freed him. He did nothing. That was the right time to have a look at Ravana and warn him. Maghanad took Hanuman to Ravana's court.
Hanuman was absolutely fearless. He was not at all afraid of Ravana or his great courtiers. The glamour of Ravana's court did not have any adverse impact on him.
The minister and army commanders, at Ravana's court, were stunned when they saw Hanuman. They failed to understand who that monkey could be and how he had routed an army of demons. One of the ministers asked Hanuman, O monkey! Who are you and where have you come from? Why have you entered Lanka or have you been asked by someone else? If you speak the truth, you may be pardoned."
Hanuman looked around and spoke to Ravana, "O king of Lanka! I am called Hanuman and am a companion of Sugriva, the king of Kishkindha. I am a humble servant of Lord Rama. I am here as his messenger. You have kidnapped his wife Sita.
Ravana could listen no more. He was agitated and ordered angrily, that Hanuman should be killed. Hanuman did not react.
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