Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Reading Diary A, Week 5

Bharata is informed that Dasharatha is dead as he returns from his time away. His mother informs him of what has become of Rama and lakshamana. He isn't happy with what she has done and he believes that Rama is still the rightful king. He goes into the forest to try and find Rama and return him to the city. Bharata finds Rama and tells him of his fathers death, Rama still refuses to take the throne until his 14 year exile has been completed.

Story skips to the 14th summer in Rama's exile as he prepares to head into the Dandaka forest. He is given an even better bow than his original which he earned from Sita's father to gain her hand in marriage. This area is controlled by Ravana which we know will soon have an issue with Rama do to Sita. Sita is abducted by a demon and is then rescued by Rama and Lakshmana. Here begins Ravana's quest for Sita do the the attack on his sister and her descriptions of Sita to him in Lanka.

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