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Narayan's Ramayana Part D: Hanuman find Sita: Hanuman searches for Sita across the ocean and finds himself in Lanka. He finds Sita guarded by demons. Hanuman then allows himself to be captured and is brought before Ravana. Hanuman tells Ravana that Rama is looking for Sita and that Ravana should just give up. This leads to a fight, which no one really wins (Hanuman destroys the city, but it is almost immediately rebuilt). Ravana is advised to release Sita, but like all bad guys, he rejects this advice. Rama Crosses the Sea: Rama orders the sea god to help him cross the ocean to Lanka, where Sita is held captive. Rama launches an attack on Lanka, and with the help of other gods like Indra, Rama is able to gain the upper hand. Finally, Rama and Ravana fight each other. Rama and Ravana circle the earth in battle and they use supernatural weapons against one another. Rama finally wins the battle, and Rama orders a massive funeral for Ravana. Rama Tests Sita: Rama tests Sit...

Reading Notes: Ramayana Part C Ravana abducts Sita: After Sita hears Rama call for help while hunting the golden deer, she sends Lakshmana to go help him, leaving Sita all by herself. Ravana then approaches Sita disguised as an old hermit, reveals himself (for some dumb reason), and then steals her away. Jatayu and Ravana: Jatayu, and old friend of Dasharatha, tries to rescue Sita, but is defeated. When Rama and Lakshmana return, Jatayu is dying and fills them in on the events that they have missed. However, Jatayu dies before he can tell them where Ravana has gone. Rama and Sugriva: We learn that way before the events in this story, Vali had helped churn the nectar from the ocean, earning the gratitude and gifts of the gods (fighting powers). The demon Mayavi challenged Vali, which Vali won. After this, a fight broke out between Vali and Sugriva, Vali won and took Sugriva's wife, and Sugriva went into exile in the mountains. Rama feels compassion for Sugriva, and is ...