Ramcharitmanas | Lanka Kaand | Doha No. 28 - 35 | Akashvani Sangeet | Pt. 04

Prasar Bharati Central Archives series of Akashvani Sangeet - Ramcharitmanas - 'Lanka kaand' Part 04 - Doha No. 28 - 35 In the immortal classic ‘Ramacharitmanas’, Tulsidas describes various events and episodes in the life of Rama who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In his brave efforts to destroy the evil, Rama has to face a lot of adverisites. In Lankakaand, we are told about Rama’s attack on Lanka and the fierce Rama-Ravana war, in which Ravana is vanquished by Rama. According to the sea-god’s advice, Rama orders a bridge to be built across the sea, with the help of Nala and Neela. Multitudes of vaanaras run hither and thither and bring big rocks and trees and give them to Nala and Neela. It takes them five days to complete the bridge. Then the army of vaanaras and bears cross over to the other side of the sea. There on Mount Subela, Rama pitches his camp. When Mandodari hear that Rama has constructed a bridge and has crossed the sea, she is frightened. She clasps Ravana’s feet and begs him to return Sita and make peace with Rama. But Ravana does not pay attention to her pleadings and leaves for the Council Hall. Meanwhile, Rama, too, holds his Council of War. As suggested by Jamavanta, Rama asks Angada to go to Lanka as his envoy, with a final offer of peace. Angada does to Ravana’s Council Hall and announces himself as messenger of Rama. He asks Ravana to return Sita and surrender to Rama. Otherwise, he and all raakshaasas will be wiped out. If infuriates Ravana who orders that the vaanara should be caught and killed. That makes Angada very angry. Planting his foot firmly on the ground, he dares any one to move his foot. All of Ravana’s warriors try with all their might, but none can move the foot of Angada. When Ravana himself rises to try, Angada taunts him that it is no use clinging to his feet. He should clasp the feet of Rama. Thus, Angada crushes the enemy’s pride and returns to Rama. Rama declares war on Lanka. The vaanara army attacks Lanka and they are confronted by an army of raakshasas, led by Ravana’s son Meghnaad. Meghnaad resorts to maya or magic. Lakshmana challenges him. Meghnad flings his lance and wounds Lakshmana in the chest. Hanuman finds Lakshmana lying unconscious on the ground and carries him to Rama. As suggested by Jamavanta, a Vaidya names Sushena is brought there. Sushena examines Lakshmana and mentions a herb, Sanjeevani, and the mountain where it grows and asks Hanumana to bring it. Hanumana, at once, flies off and son reaches the mountain, but he cannot identify the herb. To save him, he uproots the whole mountain the flies back with it. Sushena applies the herb and Lakshmana regains consciousness. Then, Ravana sends his younger brother Kumbhakarna to the battleground. He creates havoc with his monstrous strength and puts the whle vaanara army in disarray, he is killed by Rama. On Kumbhkarna’s death, Meghnaad, comes out with a huge army. He resorts to many tricks, but nothing is achieved. So he goes to a lonely place to perform a yajna to ensure his victory. As advised by Vibhishana, Lakshmana goes to disturb the yajna and, in the ensuing fight, he kills Meghnaad. Finally, Ravana comes out with a very large army. Furious fighting breaks out. Rama attacks Ravana repeatedly, but is unable to kill him. Then, Rama asks Vibhishana about the secret of Ravana’s endless renewal. After knowing that secret, Rama kills Ravana and the war is over. Rama asks Vibhishana to perform the funeral rites of his brother Ravana. After that, Vibhishana is crowned the king of Lanka. Rama sends Hanumana to carry the news of the victory to Sita. Rama and Sita are united and then they prepare to return. Rama, Sita and Lakshman fly back in the Pushpaka Vimana. The musical rendering is appropriate for the great epic’s sublime verses and it enhances the aesthetic experience. #AIRRaagam #Ramayan #Vishnu #God #Mythology Classical #AkashvaniSangeet Connect with Prasar Bharati Archives: Visit PB Archives WEBSITE: https://archives.prasarbharati.org/ Like PB Archives on FACEBOOK:   / ddarchives   Follow PB Archives on TWITTER:   / centralarchives   Follow PB Archives on INSTAGRAM:   / pbarchives   You can watch our Archival footage also at android platform on NewsOnAir PrasarBharati Official app AIR News+Live from the Google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... India's only 24x7 Indian Classical Music Channel, AIR Raagam is a treat for music love