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Reading Notes: Ramayana, Part D

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- After upsetting the God of the Ocean, Rama calls upon vanar chief Nala, the divine artisan, so that a bridge can be built from the southern tip of India, to Lanka. - Ravana tries to use his powers of illusion to trick Sita into thinking Rama is dead - Indrajit injures the army with a naga-weapon (serpent weapon) and Garuda comes to heal the army since he is the enemy of serpents. - Kumbhakarna, Ravana's brother, the mightiest demon, defeated Hanuman, captured Sugriva, but was slain by Rama and fell into the ocean. - Indrajit had another devastating attack, then Hanuman lifts up an entire mountain and brings it to Lanka for the life-giving herbs. - Indrajit tries to trick Rama into thinking he has slain Sita, but Vibhishana explains that it it just an illusion. - Vibhishana also tells Rama about Nikumbhila, a sacred place in Lanka that will allow them to defeat Indrajit. - Lakshmana slays Indrajit - Ravana went to slay Sita, but the dames concealed her saying he should not...

Reading Notes: Ramayana, Part C

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- Sugriva sees the brothers coming and is alarmed because he thinks they are after him - He asks Hanuman to disguise himself to go see what they wanted - Hanuman promised to help them find Sita and took them to Sugriva - Sugriva tells Rama his story, and Rama agrees to help him - Tara, Vali's wife begs him not to fight Sugriva knowing that he is with Rama, but he denies and goes to fight them. - Vali starts to fight Sugriva, but is killed by Rama who ambushed him from a bush where Vali could not see him. - Tara and Sugriva morn of Vali's death. As do all the monkeys of the kingdom. - Sugriva becomes king - After Sugriva becomes king, he agrees to help Rama find Sita, but they have to wait until the Rainy season is over. Since Rama cannot enter a city, he waits in the forest but becomes impatient. - The rainy season ends, but Rama is upset the Sugriva isn't taking any action. - Lakshmana goes to remind Sugriva the promises he made to Rama, so he sends 4 armies of m...