Indra and Rama Story

Lord Indra granted wishes to Lord Rama, appeared before Rama during the terrible war between Rama and Ravana and declared that the gods were pleased with Rama and that he would grant any wish Rama desired. Rama expressed his displeasure at Sugreeva's army's suffering and wished that all the monkeys could be revived. He also pleaded for fruit trees and trees always to be present where they lived.

What Wish did Indra Grants Rama have?

Rama was standing there with his hands clasped when Lord Indra, the one who had destroyed the demon Paka, spoke to him in response to Dasaratha's return.

"O Rama, the greatest man! Your attention should be well-spent on us. Therefore, let us know what you want."

Rama, who had the calmest of minds, spoke the following words with joy after hearing the words of the great-souled Indra, the lord of the celestials: "O the most eloquent of the eloquent! Ah, Indra! If you feel affection for me, I will speak what I have to say. Make what I say true. Let all the monkeys who entered the afterlife after exerting themselves for my sake regain their life and rise. O you who bestow honour! I want to see the joy in the hearts of all the monkeys who had their sons and wives taken away from them for my sake."

"They all displayed great courage and did not consider that they might perish. They put forth their arduous efforts and perished. Ah, Indra! Give them back their lives."

"By your grace, those monkeys who thought nothing of death and loved to do favours for me, let them be reunited with their loved ones. I ask you for this favour. O you who bestow honour! I want to see the monkeys and bears with greater strength and bravery, free from injuries and pain. Let there be rivers with crystal-clear water, flowers, roots, and fruits even during the off-season, wherever the monkeys above are found.

Indra, the lord of the celestials, who was filled with joy upon hearing those words from that great-souled Rama, repeated them: "O beloved Rama! It is difficult to grant you the boon that you have requested.

However, this is the first time I have changed an offer. As a result, this will happen. Let all the bears, monkeys, and long-tailed monkeys that the demons have killed in battle and severed their heads and arms be alive and active once more.

"The monkeys will rise again, as those who have fallen asleep would do at the end of their sleep, free from illness and wounds and with heightened strength and valour. They will all be delighted to be reunited with their friends, family, and other loved ones.

Lord Indra

Conclusion

When Indra, the celestial lord, asked Rama for a boon, Rama asked that all the monkeys who had perished in the battle be brought back to life. After Indra bestows the blessing, all the dead monkeys come to life. The entire army of monkeys takes a well-earned nap as the celestials disperse.