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When Dashrath's son Raam had crossed the sea with His army, then Shuk told everything to Raavan. Raavan said to Shuk and Saaran - "So those monkeys have crossed the sea and Raam built the bridge but still I want to know the number of the monkeys. So now you both go and find out about their number, their powers, chief monkeys, counselors to Raam, coworkers of Sugreev, leaders of army, method of building bridge, organization of army, Raam and Lakshman's powers and weapons, their army chiefs and come back soon."

Shuk and Saaran went there and entered Raam's army taking the form of monkey. But even both couldn't count the monkeys, because some were on mountain, some were near waterfalls, some were hiding in caves, some were still crossing the sea, some had already crossed the sea, and some still had to cross it.

Vibheeshan recognized them as Raakshas, caught them and took them to Raam and said - "These are Shuk and Saaran - Raavan's ministers. They have come here as his secret agents." Seeing Raam they got worried about their life and said to Raam - "Hey Raghu Nandan, We both have come here to find out about your army. Raavan has sent us." 

Raam smiled and said - "If you have seen our army and found out about our skills, and obeyed Raavan's orders, then you may go now. Or if something still remains, you may see it again, Vibheeshan can help you. You should not be scared to death because being caught; because a messenger, whether he is armless or with arms, is always safe (not to be killed). Vibheeshan, Free these secret agents. You go and tell Kuber's younger brother Raavan that on the basis of whatever strength he has abducted my Seetaa, now is the time to show that strength. Tomorrow morning, I will destroy Lankaa's boundary wall, gates and the whole Raakshas army."

Shuk and Saaran said - "Victory to Raam" and came back to Raavan. They said to Raavan - "Hey Raavan, Vibheeshan kept us held for killing, but kind Raam freed us. Wherever Raam, Lakshman, Vibheeshan and Sugreev are there, they will destroy the whole Lankaa along with its boundary wall and gates. Leave all monkeys at one side. Whatever form and weapons we saw of Raam, we guess that He alone can destroy the whole Lankaa. Even all Devtaa and Daitya cannot destroy that monkey army guarded by Raam, Lakshman and Sugreev. All monkeys are happy and ready to fight, that is why you should not oppose them. Make them friends and return Seetaa to them."

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