Hannah's Indian Epics Blog

Image Credit. Shri Rama and Maa Sita. Source: hindufaqs.com .      Sita was finally at peace. Rama had finally come to her rescue and he was crowned King. Sita had rejoiced at seeing the crown, that had been stolen from him so long ago, finally on his head. It was a beautiful morning. She was lounging on a sofa in one of the castles tall towers which had a huge window and overlooked the garden. Tylindi, her head maid, had gone to get some mango for her to snack on. When she heard the door open she thought it was Tylindi, but, to her surprise, looked up to see her handsome husband Rama.    "Rama, my love, what are you doing here?", inquired Sita. He looked very troubled and Sita could tell that whatever he said next would not be good. "Oh, Sita, some of my advisors question the time that you were in Ravana's custody. They want me to send you away and find another queen who cannot be questioned". At this Sita fell to the floor in shock. How could the advisors...

     Image Credit. Sita Returns to the Earth. Source: Blogspot .       Rama's encounter with the god of the ocean was a great way to kick off this portion of the reading. I like that even though Rama was clearly frustrated they were able to reach a compromise and both were able to get what they wanted. Ravana is yet again being cruel to Sita in this portion of the reading. How terrible would it be to see the head of your beloved! I am glad that she did not have to spend a long time believing that Rama was dead. Garuda was just the pick-me-up that Rama and Sugriva's army needed. I like that Garuda is able to fly over the armies. Hanuman is truly the hero at the point in the battle when he hoists up the entire mountain. I believe that without him here Rama's forces may have been destroyed.      It seems as though Ravana only has one trick up his sleeve: making people appear dead when they really aren't. Ravana is very upset about ...

      Image Credit. Ravanna. Source: Ancient History Encyclopedia .        Hanuman is a very interesting and humble character. I really like that he is willing to help Rama and that he can turn into a monkey. Vali is a classic villain of the story. He and Sugriva remind me a lot of the brothers Scar and Mufasa of the lion king. I like Sugriva's character and his willingness to help Rama also. I am glad that Sugriva and Vali are going to fight. I agree with the intro that Vali's death is very controversial. Rama is so powerful. I wonder why he didn't just meet Vali in open battle and help Sugriva win. I am glad that even though Sugriva and his brother had differences that he still mourned his brother's death.    Rama is heartbroken to wait until the rainy season ends. It is quite heartbreaking honestly. He has finally found someone to help him rescue Sita but now he has to wait. Okay, Sugriva needs to get a move on because Rama has been...