Lesson 11 Ravana’s evil mind Shurpanakha’s evil advice The illusionary dear Jatayu’s resistance Ravana’s evil mind The few followers of Khara who were still alive, panicked at the sight of their masters death, and ran away. But one rakshasa, Akampana by name, managed to escape. He hastened to Lanka and appeared before king Ravana. Ravana, [...]
Lesson 12 In search of Sita Devi Shabari’s hospitality Vali & Sugreeva Shri Rama helps Sugreeva In search of Sita Devi Sri Rama was sorely troubled by the episode of the illusory deer.How did this happen? All I want is that Seeta and Lakshmana should be safe- so thinking, he hastened his steps. On the [...]
Lesson 13 Sugreeva’s army perform a great feat Sampati liberated from curse Sita Devi darshan The burning of Lanka Sugreeva’s army perform a great feat Sugreeva had promised to help Sri Rama trace Seeta. But it was difficult to carry out the search in the rainy season and so they decided to begin the quest [...]
Lesson 14 The journey to the seashore Vibhishana becomes an ally The unique bridge Ram Setu Preparation for the war The war begins The journey to the seashore Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sugreeva were anxiously awaiting their arrival. The monkeys who had gone in other directions had already returned disappointed, Sugreeva was on tenterhooks,wondering why [...]
Lesson 15 Overcoming the Sarpastra Ravana disgraced The death of Kumbhakarna Hanuman transports the mountain Indrajit killed Overcoming the Sarpastra So a fierce war began between the Vanaras and the rakshasas. Boulders and trees hurled from the Vanara side split the heads of the rakshasas, and blood streamed from their bodies. The rakshasas fell with [...]
Lesson 16 The killing of Ravana Back to Ayodhya The coronation of Shri Ram The killing of Ravana Ravana returned to the battlefield in another chariot. Sri Rama himself encountered him. Gods assembled in the sky to witness the Rama-Ravana duel. Then Devendra thought, Ravana is seated in a magnificent chariot; Rama has to stand [...]