सर्गः ४९
In which thirsty monkeys plunge through a dark water-signed cave into golden woods, jeweled mansions, and a fasting ascetic woman.
Hanumān scours Vindhya caves with Aṅgada Tāra Jāmbavān and others — Thirsty monkeys sight creeper-hid cave disgorging waterbirds — Hanumān infers well or lake from moist trees — Monkeys enter sunless dread cave clinging one yōjana — Wanderers despair then glimpse light in darkness — Monkeys behold golden trees lotus ponds golden fish — Monkeys behold aerial cars gem beds vessels garments food — Monkeys confront bark-clad blazing fasting woman questioning her