Sunday, February 11, 2018

Reading Notes: Nivedita Ramayana

Ravana's Wrath:

Ravana was advised to destroy Rama by carrying away Sita
He approved of this adivse, and sought the help of Maricha 
Ravana wanted to destroy the sacrifices of brahmans and possess the wives of others
Maricha warned Ravana not to mess with Rama, because rama was going to kill him

Sita Stolen:

Ravana assumes the shape of a wandering Yogi
He approachedSita and tried to persuade her to leave the forrest with him
She told her story of being Rama's wife, and this angered Ravana
Ravana reveals himself, and once again attempts to persuade Sita
Sita is angered by this 
They go back and forth for a bit, until Ravana seizes Sita and takes her away


Sugriva:

Rama and Lakshman reach the mountain where Sugriva lives
Sugriva lived in exile and was driven from his home and robbed of his wife by his brother Vali
Lakshman told sugriva that Rama needed his help
Rama and Sugriva were made sworn friends
Ramahelps Sugriva regain his throne
Sugriva assembled all the monkeys in the world to aid Rama

Bibliography: Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists: Ramayana Sister Nivedita

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