The Lanka Episode
Jambavan asks the monkeys Nala and Nila to begin work on building the bridge across the sea.
The Mānas states that entire mountain ranges were used by Nala and Nila to complete their objective.
Rama remembers Lord Shiva and decides to install a shrine for Rameswaram.
Upon completion, the army of Rama begins to cross the bridge and arrives at Lanka, taking camp on Mount Suvela.
Ravana hears of the advances of Rama's army and feels greatly agitated.
Mandodari asks Ravana to return Sita to Rama as she fears for her husband's life.
Ravana is dismissive of Rama's power and pacifies his wife.
Next, Ravana's son Prahasta attempts to reinforce his mother's sentiments, but all to no avail.

Rama fires a warning shot from his retreat in Suvela.
The arrow strikes Ravana's crown and royal umbrella.
Mandodari once again attempts to convince Ravana of handing Sita back to Rama.
Meanwhile, Rama asks Jambavan what should be done.
Jambavan suggests that they send Angada, as messenger, to give Ravana a chance to return Sita.
On reaching Ravana's court, Angada explains he is the ambassador of Rama and tells Ravana that he still has time to save himself from destruction.
Ravana insults Angada and his refusal to comply makes war inevitable.

The war begins with great ferocity as Ravana loses half of his army on the first day.
Indrajit, Ravan's son, is required to enter the battle far earlier than he expected.
He severely wounds Lakshman with his special weapon, the Saang.
Hanumanji is ordered to fetch the doctor of Lanka called Sushena.
Sushena tells Rama that there exists a herb called Sanjivani which can only be found in the Himalayan mountains.
It is the only hope to save Lakshman.
Hanuman immediately reassures Rama that he shall find this herb.
As Hanuman is about to leave, Ravana orders the demon Kalanemi to impede him.
However, Hanuman kills Kalanemi with ease.
Hanuman reaches the mountain and can't find the herb.
In his frustration he decides to take the entire mountain to Lanka.

Hanuman makes good speed towards Lanka when suddenly he is shot by an arrow as he approaches Nandigram.
Hanuman is mistaken to be a demon by Bharat.
Hanuman falls to the ground together with the great hill.
Hanuman regains consciousness and recognises that Bharata is Rama's brother.
He continues on to Lanka where he delivers the Sanjivani herb and Sushena treats Lakshman.
Rama embraces Hanuman with great pride and affection.
Ravan takes the news of Lakshman's recovery very badly and decides to awaken his brother Kumbhakarna.

Kumbhakarna kills indiscriminately and wreaks much havoc.
Rama releases an arrow which kills him instantly.
The death of his brother scares Ravan greatly.
Indrajit hastily tries to arrange a ceremony to receive great boons and powers but is interrupted by Hanuman and Angada.
Lakshman takes up arms against Indrajit and kills him.
Rama throws numerous arrows at Ravana but is unable to kill him.
He asks Vibhishan on how to kill his brother after which Rama finally kills Ravana.
The war is over.

Ravana's funeral takes place and Vibhishan is crowned the king of Lanka.
Hanuman carries the happy news to Sita in Ashok Vatika.
Finally Rama and Sita are reunited.
Rama and the army prepare to depart Lanka and return towards Ayodhya.
Rama, Sita, Lakshman and the senior monkeys travel back in Ravana's flying vehicle, Pushpak Vimaan.
The Lanka Episode
Jambavan asks the monkeys Nala and Nila to begin work on building the bridge across the sea. The Mānas states that entire mountain ranges were used by Nala and Nila to complete their objective. Rama remembers Lord Shiva and decides to install a shrine for Rameswaram. Upon completion, the army of Rama begins to cross the bridge and arrives at Lanka, taking camp on Mount Suvela. Ravana hears of the advances of Rama's army and feels greatly agitated. Mandodari asks Ravana to return Sita to Rama as she fears for her husband's life. Ravana is dismissive of Rama's power and pacifies his wife. Next, Ravana's son Prahasta attempts to reinforce his mother's sentiments, but all to no avail.
Rama fires a warning shot from his retreat in Suvela. The arrow strikes Ravana's crown and royal umbrella. Mandodari once again attempts to convince Ravana of handing Sita back to Rama. Meanwhile, Rama asks Jambavan what should be done. Jambavan suggests that they send Angada, as messenger, to give Ravana a chance to return Sita. On reaching Ravana's court, Angada explains he is the ambassador of Rama and tells Ravana that he still has time to save himself from destruction. Ravana insults Angada and his refusal to comply makes war inevitable.
The war begins with great ferocity as Ravana loses half of his army on the first day. Indrajit, Ravan's son, is required to enter the battle far earlier than he expected. He severely wounds Lakshman with his special weapon, the Saang. Hanumanji is ordered to fetch the doctor of Lanka called Sushena. Sushena tells Rama that there exists a herb called Sanjivani which can only be found in the Himalayan mountains. It is the only hope to save Lakshman. Hanuman immediately reassures Rama that he shall find this herb. As Hanuman is about to leave, Ravana orders the demon Kalanemi to impede him. However, Hanuman kills Kalanemi with ease. Hanuman reaches the mountain and can't find the herb. In his frustration he decides to take the entire mountain to Lanka.
Hanuman makes good speed towards Lanka when suddenly he is shot by an arrow as he approaches Nandigram. Hanuman is mistaken to be a demon by Bharat. Hanuman falls to the ground together with the great hill. Hanuman regains consciousness and recognises that Bharata is Rama's brother. He continues on to Lanka where he delivers the Sanjivani herb and Sushena treats Lakshman. Rama embraces Hanuman with great pride and affection. Ravan takes the news of Lakshman's recovery very badly and decides to awaken his brother Kumbhakarna.
Kumbhakarna kills indiscriminately and wreaks much havoc. Rama releases an arrow which kills him instantly. The death of his brother scares Ravan greatly. Indrajit hastily tries to arrange a ceremony to receive great boons and powers but is interrupted by Hanuman and Angada. Lakshman takes up arms against Indrajit and kills him. Rama throws numerous arrows at Ravana but is unable to kill him. He asks Vibhishan on how to kill his brother after which Rama finally kills Ravana. The war is over.
Ravana's funeral takes place and Vibhishan is crowned the king of Lanka. Hanuman carries the happy news to Sita in Ashok Vatika. Finally Rama and Sita are reunited. Rama and the army prepare to depart Lanka and return towards Ayodhya. Rama, Sita, Lakshman and the senior monkeys travel back in Ravana's flying vehicle, Pushpak Vimaan.
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