HANUMAN REACHES LANKA LANKINI ENCOUNTER

Hanuman resumed his journey and soon he spotted lush green trees along the seashore. He was sure that he has reached Lanka. He was still in his gigantic size and to avoid any more troubles Hanuman shrank back to his tiniest form. He set himself atop of Trikut Parvat (mountain) from where he could get a good vision of Sone Ki Lanka Golden city Lanka which was situated in Trikuta Hills. This city was build by Vishwakarma the architect of gods and it was not only beautiful; it was guarded and protected well from all sides. Ravans Lanka had four entrance doors, located in each directions and were heavily guarded. Hanuman had no intentions of getting caught by the rakshas so he waited till it was night time to enter the city. Hanumanji entered Lanka through its northern gate. To observe the city more closely Hanuman reduced to a size of a thumb.

As he advanced looking at those big mansions and golden gates of Lanka, a loud shrill voice startled him. You monkey, who are you and why are you wandering my city at night? asked Lankini the female rakshas, gate keeper of Lanka. Lankini and Hanuman
Not frightened by her Hanuman asked,Ill answer all your questions but first answer who are you and why are you blocking my path?Lankini growled and replied,I am the guardian of this land, in fact this place is named after me. All the rakshas worship me like goddess and I protect them from all harm. I will kill you if you try to enter my city.
Hanuman was very angry at Lankinis response and since she was a woman Hanuman just slapped her with his left arm and that slap was enough to knock Lankini down. Have mercy on me O lord! I know who you are. I remember Brahmaji telling me that when I will be defeated by a Vanar consider from that day forth Lanka will be on the verge of destruction. Since King Ravan has brought Mother Sita to Lanka, Lanka has lost its charm and I know that Lankas doomsday is near, cried Lankini. She continued sayng, O vanar, welcome to Lanka and you may go wherever you feel like, may you find Mother Sita soon. Hanuman resumed his tiny form and entered Lanka.