Gods and Demons - Stories from Hindu Mythology

How will the hundreds of thousands of Vanara foot soldiers cross the mighty southern ocean to reach the island fortress city of Lanka? Rama prayed to Samudra the sea-god for help. He wanted the sea to part so that his army can march across the expanse of one hundred yojanas to Lanka.

But Samudra had a better idea - build a bridge with rocks and trees. But how will the rocks float? Is it even possible to build a bridge over a turbulent sea?

This episode describes the building of the famous Rama Setu - Rama's bridge.

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Hanuman brought new of Sita back from Lanka. It brought back hope in Rama and the Vanara army. Under the command of Sugreeva and Hanuaman, The army marched southwards towards Lanka. Everyone was sure that now victory is near and the demon king Ravana's days were numbered, but they had not expected an obstacle on their way - the great southern ocean! How does an army cross the ocean of one hundred yojanas wide without any boats or ships?

While they were pondering this question, an unexpected guest arrived - Ravana's younger brother Vibhishana! He wanted to surrender, but can he be trusted? What if he were a spy sent by the cunning Ravana?

This episode features the surrender of Vibhishana on the eve of the invasion of Lanka.

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Hanuman finally found Sita though under the watchful eye of Ravana. How can Hanuman speak to her to give her the news of Rama? How will he avoid getting caught before he had the chance to reassure Sita?

Can Hanuman succeed and escape the heavily fortified city of Lanka and return home to Rama? What dangers awaited him from Ravana's demons?

This episode features Hanuman's offer to Sita to rescue her and his destruction of Lanka.

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The vanara search party were frustrated by the challenge of crossing the sea to Lanka. Only Hanuman had the strength and the resolve to do it. But, how will he find Sita in the heavily fortified city of Ravana, the Rakshasa king?

Where will Sita be? Will she be in Ravana's palace, with his many wives? Hanuman raked his brain to locate Sita.

Will she be found alive? Can he rescue her and taker her back to Rama?

This episode features the pinnacle of Sundara Kanda, the meeting of Sita and Hanuman.

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The search for Sita took Rama and Lakshmana deep into the forest kingdom of Kishkinda. There they met Hanuman, the great Vanara warrior. Vanaras were a divine race of magical beings - neither human nor animal.

To get the help of Sugreeva, the deposed king of the Vanaras, Rama had to aid in the defeat of his brother Vali. This caused a great moral dilemma for Rama.

Will he ignore his guiding moral principles by shooting at an enemy from the shadows? How does he reconcile this with his desperate need to find Sita?

This episode of our series on Ramayana deals with the killing of Vali and the pact with Sugreeva.

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Sita saw a golden deer wandering near their hut and wanted Rama to capture it. Ignoring Lakshmana's warnings, Rama went after the deer, to please Sita.

They didn't know that the terrible Ravana was behind this magic deer and that the demon king would wreck havoc soon.

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Life in the forest for Rama and Sita was peaceful until an enchanting woman chanced upon them. But, it was no ordinary woman,but a devious demoness who was jealous of Sita's beauty. It was in fact, Shurpanakha, Ravana's evil sister.

How will Lakshmana rebuff Shurpanakha and protect Rama and Sita?

This episode of Ramayana is full of exiting drama and adventure.

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King Dasratha's promise to Kaikeyi from years ago came back to haunt him. Dasaratha wanted to crown Rama as King, but his jealous queen Kaikeyi wanted to banish him to the forest and crown her own son instead.

What will Rama do? Will he accept his father's command and leave everything behind for a life in the wilderness?

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King Janaka had a beautiful daughter Sita. Her father had vowed that he would give her hand in marriage to the one who could lift and string the mighty bow of Shiva. Many tried and had failed.

Chance had brought Prince Rama to his court. Will he be able to meet the King's challenge and take Sita's hand?

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The gods faced a new and mighty enemy - the demon king Ravana of Lanka. He was more powerful than any other foes the devas had faced until then. He had earned boons that protected him from every imaginable enemy - except one. A man.

The gods went to Vishnu to plead for his help. Will Vishnu the Protector of the universe be able to help the gods and save the universe?

Down on earth, King Dasaratha was praying for children. Vishnu saw an opportunity...

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