Reading Notes: Narayan's Ramayana Part A

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This story first begins with King Dasharatha. Dasharata was a great king and had many riches. The only thing he lacked was a child. Through a year long sacrifice, his wives were finally able to give birth. Before Rama was born he was called by the gods to defeat the rakshasa Ravana. Rama becomes the avatar of Vishnu in order to do so.

The sage Vishvamitra comes to the court to ask that he may have Rama for battle with the demons. Though reluctant, Dasharatha finally agrees. Rama is able to defeat many demons on his journey.

Rama falls in love with Sita, the avatar of Lakshimi and daughter of King Janaka. He is able to receive her hand in marriage by bending Shiva's bow. We see here that Rama (Vishnu) and Sita (Lakshmi) have an eternal connection due to the love both divine powers have for each other.

When Kaikeyi's son is chosen as the heir over Rama, the King banishes him to exile for 14 years. he is followed by Lakshamana and his wife Sita.

The Ramayana by Narayan. Source: Blogspot


Bibliography:

 Vālmīki, & Narayan, R. K. (1972). The Ramayana; a shortened modern prose version of the Indian epic by R.K. Narayan. Suggested by the Tamil version of Kamban. New York: Viking Press.

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