Kiskindhākānda - Canto 5

Having presented himself before Sugrīva on the Malaya mountain and apprised him of his having brought the two scions of Raghu to Rsyamuka, Hanumān narrates to him the story of the two princes. Pleased to hear this news and approaching Śrī Rāma in the form of a human being, Sugrīva offers his hand for being clasped by Śrī Rāmaa as a token of friendship. Śrī Rāma responds by clasping it with his own and hugs him to his bosom. Their friendship having been solemnized in the presence of a fire, Sugrīva narrates to him his tale of woe and requests Śrī Rāma to get rid of Vālī, his hostile brother. Śrī Rāma promises this.