At the Malaya Mountain Hanuman told Sugriva of Rama and Lakshmana, "Rama who has performed the most difficult of sacrifices, given away abundant wealth and cattle to Agnihotris is the son of Dasaratha known for his courage, truth and honor.Rama too is now in exile on account of a woman and seeks your help. Rama and Lakshmana are venerable Sugriva!Honor them and worship them! Taking human form Sugriva hurried to meet the princes of Ayodhya. Spellbound by the handsome form of Rama he said, "Hanuman has told me of your unrivalled knowledge of dharma and of your compassion and valor without compare! I am honored to be your ally and I offer you my hand in friendship. Holding Sugriva's hand firmly, Rama hugged him affectionately. Circumambulating the fire lit by Hanuman, they sealed their friendship, with Agni as their witness. Sugriva's eyes filled with tears of joy as he said, "we are now friends and from now on your happiness is my happiness and your sorrow will be mine". An unshakable confidence replaced Sugriva's dread and disquiet. Words came out in a rush as he poured out his tale of woe,"Tricked by my brother, and having lost my wife, I now live in fear enduring a life of sorrow in this fort like forest. Save me from my brother Rama and rid me of my fear". Rama promised that his arrows like incensed serpents would soon strike Vali, making him crumble to earth like a mountain" As the pact of friendship was being sanctified on the plateaus of the Malaya mountains Sita's lotus like left eye throbbed, as did Ravana's flame-red and Vali's golden hued left eyes! An omen that spelt auspiciousness to women and doom to men!