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Indrajit entered Lanka surrounded by the chief Rākṣasas, all of them bellowing in joy. The Rākṣasa prince went quickly to …

Rāvaṇa sprang to his feet and embraced his son. He was elated and immediately called for the Rākṣasīs guarding Sītā. …

The Rākṣasīs left at once and brought Sītā. They placed Her on the chariot along with Trijata, who was friendly …

Sītā was completely bewildered. Her body shook as She grieved, comforted by Trijata. She thought of Kaushalya and Sumitra. How …

Trijata carefully surveyed the scene below. She spoke gently to Sītā. “From the appearance of the monkeys I deduce that …

Sītā embraced Trijata saying, “May your words prove true.” She felt a little reassured and prayed that the princes would …

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The monkeys surrounding Rāma softly called out His name, trying to awaken Him. Slowly Rāma opened His eyes and looked …

Rāma condemned Himself. It was His fault that Lakṣman had been killed. What was the use of His vain boasting …

The monkeys stood with tears falling from their eyes. Sugrīva burned with fury. He looked toward Lanka. The Rākṣasas would …

As Sugrīva spoke, there suddenly arose a fierce wind. Dark clouds appeared with flashes of lightning. The ground shook and …

Garuḍa, who appeared in a half-human form with two arms, bowed before Rāma with folded palms. He knelt by the …

Garuḍa told Rāma his name. “Surely you know me, O Rāma, as I am always Your servant. Consider me Your …

Rāma again embraced Garuḍa and gave him permission to leave. The bird assured Rāma that the Rākṣasas would soon be …

Rāma and Lakṣman stood ready for battle. The monkeys and bears roared in joy, uprooting huge trees and brandishing them. …

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Rāvaṇa sat in his palace. He had spent the night celebrating, having sent messengers all around Lanka to declare that …

The demon ordered his ministers to find out what was happening. Spies left at once and went to the top …

Rāvaṇa turned pale. This was a disaster. Surely the Rākṣasas were in danger now. Rāma had escaped from a weapon …