Turning his mighty form into that of a humble mendicant, Hanuman approached the Ikshvaku princes. With deep respect he asked them who they were that looked like gods descended down to earth. He also saw that their divine radiance made the mountain glow and the ripples the of Pampa glint like gold! "Why are not your magnificent bodies, bejeweled with the most exquisite ornaments? You look, like warriors come from the land of the gods, who should be ruling the entire earth with its groves, oceans and mountains" said Hanuman. "Sugriva the most honorable of monkeys now lives here banished by his brother Vali. I am Hanuman, son of the wind god and Sugriva's companion. I can take any form at will and have now come in the guise of a mendicant on behalf of Sugriva who seeks your friendship". Rama's joy was boundless! Turning to Lakshmana he said, "Even as I was hoping to see the Vanara king, he has found me".Full of praise for Hanuman he went on to say, "Only he who has knowledge of the Vedas could possess such eloquence. A perfect grammarian, he has yet to utter a discordant note. His speech is flawless and his well-modulated tone voices words that come straight from his pure unsullied heart. Tell me Lakshmana, which confirmed enemy would not be disarmed by his choice of words and their delivery? How can kings without such envoys survive? But those who are blessed with one like him are ever assured of success"! Lakshmana then told Hanuman that they were aware of Sugriva's nobility and were in fact looking for him, ready to render whatever help he might need. It was Hanuman's turn to rejoice as he felt sure of Sugriva's victory.