Reading Notes - Ramayana Part D

(Image Information: Battle at Lanka; Source: Wiki)

61. The Bridge by Donald A. Mackenzie
Rama's Bridge is created to connect Lanka and the mainland

62. Rama Attacks by Sister Nivedita
The power of illusion is broken

63.  Indrajit by Sister Nivedita
Garuda is introduced and heals both Rama and Lakshmana

64. Kumbhakarna by Donald A. Mackenzie
Kumbhakarna, a greater demon who can awaken every six months, is introduced and then slain by Rama

69. Indra's Chariot by Romesh Dutt
"'gods assist the brave and true,' said Indra"
Rama is helped greatly by the gods to defeat Ravan

71.  Ravana's Death by Donald A. Mackenzie and Romesh Dutt
Rama shoots at Ravana's heads, but the head grows back to take the last one's place
Rama shoots at Ravana's heart, which kills him
Vibhishana becomes the King of Lanka

73. Sita and Rama by Sister Nivedita
Rama renounces Sita after she is brought to him bathed

74. Sita Tested by Sister Nivedita
Sita says that if Rama's words are so harsh, then he does not truly know her
She has Lakshmana build a funeral pyre and she walks into the flames
Gods come to talk to Rama - Rama is informed that he is Vishnu
Sita is protected by Agni and then given back to Rama, who accepts her

76. Rama and Bharata by Donald A. Mackenzie and Romesh Dutt
Rama's exile has ended and he returns to Ayodhya with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
Bharata, his younger brother, guarded the throne for him

77. Rama Crowned King by Romesh Dutt
Rama is crowned king and the land is very prosperous and there are no untimely deaths during his rule

78. Valmiki's Hermitage by Donald A. Mackenzie
Rama banished Sita, who was the queen, due to his subjects
Sita gives birth to two sons, Lava and Kusha
Rama comes upon them while trying to wage war on whomever took the sacrificial horse that he sent out

79. Sita Departs by Sister Nivedita
Sita comes to Ayodhya to prove that she is pure
The Earth takes Sita and Rama is informed that he will be with her in Heaven

80. Rama Departs by Sister Nivedita
Rama "dies" but then enters Heaven as Vishnu 

(Image Information: the end; Source: Pixabay; Picture by TanteTati)





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