Hanuman who was on his way to Lanka in search of Mata Sita was
stopped by Surasa, the sea monster. Surasa was the mother of Nagas. Devas had
taken her help to test the strength of Hanuman.
Surasa stops Hanuman and states that He is her food for the
day. Hanuman was in a hurry to reach Lanka and find Mata Sita. So He asks
Surasa to leave him now and promises that He will come back and surrender to
her after His mission is completed.
Surasa did not agree to Hanuman’s suggestion and kept
blocking His way.
Hanuman finally agreed that she can eat Him. Hanuman reduced
his size to that of a thumb and entered the mouth of Surasa and immediately
flew out.
Hanuman thus fulfilled His promise.
Surasa was pleased with the intelligence of Hanuman and
blessed him with all success.
A Lesser Known Hindu Story