Kishkindha is a liminal world, a world between humans and gods, a world of monkey-like creatures that think and behave like humans. The Vanaras are said to be born of gods to assist Rama in his mission. But I have come across many interpretations in which a Vanara like Hanuman serves an allegorical function to teach us how to channel our untamed, primal instincts towards righteousness and higher goals. The moment we bring supernatural intervent...