Vali carries no ill-will against his younger brother and accepts that there was indeed an higher order which ruled him guilty. Even Sugriva does not gloat when he sees blood sprouting from his brothers chest and in fact faints. Before he dies Vali ensures that there is peace between Sugriva and Angada. Unlike in VR, he does not recommend Tara to either Sugriva or Rama. Tara comes on the scene only after his death. Vali also forgives Hanuman and speaks well of him to Rama. The Vanaras definitely come across as civilized beings.
Hanuman a Vanara is highly revered as a god is as popular as the trinity. The most outstanding feature of Hanuman is his devotion to Rama. At the very first meeting with Rama and Lakshmana, his hearts melts with love for them.
He tells Sugriva that Rama is Vishnu himself worshipped by the devas. He accepts Rama as his lord, does what he is asked and more if it helps. He motivates other vanaras in their search for Sita and flies across the sea to locate her. He is constantly at the service of Rama and Lakshmana and brings essential drugs to save their lives.
He does not expect anything in return! Rama as they part after the coronation, turning full on him his eyes that rained affection and love said, 'There's none like thee......what guerdon can I give thee for the help invaluable that thou hast rendered me in the past? Embrace me my hero brave!'
What better reward indeed can be greater than embracing the sacred body of Rama says the author. But Hanuman's modesty and devotion would not allow him to put himself on a plane of equality with his master. He just hung down his head and stood aside---- thus showing the world that true merit always effaces itself avoiding public recognition.
I guess while there would be some who emulate Hanuman, happy to serve! Most I believe would aspire the position of Rama and hope for one or more Hanumans around them.
Nevertheless Rama did reward Hanuman. He became a Chirnjeevi and appears once again in Mahabharata, You may recollect his encounter with Bhima.
Raghu
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