Reading Notes: Ramayana PDE Version Part B


(Photo of Rama hunting the 'golden deer' for Sita, also pictured. I found this photo on Google by searching 'Ramayana golden deer' and funny enough, this image led me to our class page. Photo can be sourced here).


Here are my notes from from the Ramayana PDE Version Part B!


Bharata, the son of Dasharatha and Kakeyi, returns home to find his half-brother (Rama) exiled and his father's death. Bharata finds out his mother is behind this and she informs him the thrown is now his, which upsets him. He wants to find Rama so that Rama can be the ruler. Bharata is also very upset about his father's death.  He plans to look for his brother in the jungle. 

Bharata goes to the jungle to find his brother Rama, and does find him. Rama does not want to return because of his exile, even though Jabali explains these orders were made by a now dead man. Rama decides to continue his exile. Bharata then takes Rama's sandals back to the city as symbol from his half-brother Rama. Bharata wants to be loyal and will wait for Rama's return. Bharata insists he will even give up his thrown (instead have Rama's sandals sit on the throne as a place-holder) and move to a nearby area (not remain in the city) in the meantime.

In the jungle, Rama meets Ravana's sister Shurpankha. She tells Rama she loves him but he does not reciprocate this love. She feels angered and humiliated. Lakshmana ends up mutilating her to help Rama.

Ravana asks for Maricha's help to defeat Rama. Sita sees a golden deer which is actually Maricha the demon disguised. Rama wants to hunt the animal, as Ravana intended, but his brother Lakshmana warns him to be careful. Lakshmana suggests them to be weary because it could be a false image, possibly someone pretending to be the deer to attract them. Rama does not listen to his brother and shoots the deer only for Maricha, a demon, to emerge. The demon starts to make noises that Sita hears and worries her that something has happened to her husband. Lakshmana reminds her that Rama is safe from "rakshasas". Sita insists she can't live without Rama and will end her life if he can't return.


Just a side note, even though Rama is the supposed central hero, he is surrounded by some very loyal, great people.

Bibliography: Part B of the PDE version of the Ramayana

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