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Sarg 26 - Sugreev is Declared King 

After finishing Baali's last rites, Sugreev came to Raam in wet clothes and stood joining his palms together. Hanumaan said to Raam - "Hey Raam, By your grace Sugreev has got this kingdom. He will enter it with your permission and perform all duties with the consultation of friends. So now you come to this cave and crown Sugreev as king and please all Vaanar."

Raam said - "Hey Hanumaan, I am unable to go to any part of any city or village for 14 years by the order of my father. Sugreev may enter this beautiful decorated cave and he will have his Raaj Tilak (coronation) ceremony." Then Raam said to Sugreev - "You know the worldly affairs very well, Angad is mighty and has good character that is why perform his Abhishek as the Crown Prince, because he is your elder brother's son and is brave like his father. (see the side bar)

Hey Sugreev, Now rainy season has set in, it is its first month - Shraavan, so no work can be done properly in this season, that is why you go to your city and I with Lakshman will stay here on this mountain. This cave is beautiful, airy and water is also available here. Many flowers and fruits are also available. We will take up Raavan's matter in Kaartik Maas (month). So at this time, you go and have your Raaj Tilak performed."

Sugreev went to Kishkindhaa with his Vaanar. There all Vaanar welcomed him and asked his welfare. Then he entered the palace and his friends performed his Raaj Tilak with royal fans, aromatic flower garlands, with numerous perfumes. Hole yellow rice, gold, honey, Ghee, yogurt, priceless sandalwood shoes, and  many scented things were brought to him along with 16 beautiful maidens. The Vaanar annointed Sugreev with these materials, jewels, garments etc. 

The Braahman who performed his Raaj Tilak were satisfied with food and gems. Sugreev declared Angad as Crown Prince. All Vaanar, Gaj, Gavaaksh, Gavaya, Sharabh, Gandhmaadan, Maind, Dwivid, Hanumaan, Jaambvant, admired Sugreev and praised Raam and Lakshman for this. All chattered with happinaess. When all was done, Sugreev told everything to Raam.

Sarg 27 - Raam Chooses His Cave 

After Sugreev entered Kishkindhaa, Raam came to Prasravan Parvat along with Lakshman. There lived many wild animals - tigers, lions. The Parvat was guarded by many kinds of trees. Raam chose a beautiful cave for themselves to live. He said - "This cave looks good as it is spacious and breezy. There are various trees, creepers, peacocks here.

Raam said to Lakshman - "See Lakshman, This cave is beautiful and larger too. It is airy. We will spend rainy nights here only. There are white and black stones on this Parvat. There are many kinds of metals here. Frogs are also making sounds in rivers and we can hear peacocks also. This pond which is close to our cave is full of beautiful lotus flowers. This river is flowing here as Gangaa flows on Trikoot Parvat. (this river is Tungbhadraa and the mount is Prasravan. Thousands of sandal trees are beautifying this Parvat. Sugreev is also not far from here. We can hear the sound of their singing and musical instruments."

Seeing the rising moon over the peaks, Raam got sad remembering His wife. He could not sleep in nights and wept. Seeing Raam's anguish, Lakshman consoled Him - "It doesn't look nice to you to become so sad, because whoever is sad his all objectives get out of mind; this you know very well. If you will behave like this then you will not be able to kill the tricky Raakshas. Stabilize your mind, then only you will be able to fulfill your mission. Above all You are capable to turn upside down the whole earth, then why do you worry about Raavan also? You look forward for Sharad Ritu (autumn), then you can eradicate him and his the whole city state."

Hearing this Raam said to Lakshman cordially - "I cast off this distress, and stand firmly in my intentions." Lakshman said - "That's like you."

The eldest son is to be crowned as the Crown Prince, although he might be son of the elder brother. The whole Mahaabhaarat is based on this rule until the war begins.

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