Saturday, January 27, 2018

Reading Notes: Ramayana Part B Favorites

Ravana and Sita:

Ravana disguised himself as a forest sage to talk with the beautiful Sita
Sita believed that Ravana was indeed a Brahmin
Ravana reveals who he actually is and claims he has the power to destroy even Yama
Sita was placed in his chariot and taken away.

Battle with Khara:

Rama decides he needs to battle the demons alone, and sends Lakshmana and Sita to hide in a cave.
Rama's attackers were afraid of him as he appeared to belike Yama.
Khara urged them to attack anyway
Thousands of weapons reigned in on Rama, but he was able to slay Khara's brother Dushana
Khara vowed to avenge the death of his brother, but was then slain by an arrow

The Golden Deer:

Ravana attempts to lure in Sita with a beautiful golden deer, and it works. 
Sita is enchanted by the deer
Rama attempts to bring the deer to Sita



Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie

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