Episode 79 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the events that took place in the camp of Vaanar Sena after Ram, Sugreev and their ministers decided to accept Vibheeshan as part of their team. Vibheeshan was given a warm welcome. Vibheeshan, on his part, declared that he had left behind Lanka and was now completely under Ram. Looking at Vibheeshan affectionately, Ram asked him about details of various key persons of Raavan’s army. Vibheeshan answered the question giving all details openly and frankly. Impressed with Vibheeshan’s openness, Ram declared that he would kill Raavan and make Vibheeshan the king of Lanka. The surprise declaration made Vibheeshan bow his head and affirm that he would use all his strengths and capabilities to enable Ram to defeat Raavan. The affirmation pleased Ram immensely. Ram embraced Vibheeshan and directed Lakshman to get water from the ocean and coronate Vibheeshan as the king of Lanka. Lakshman complied with the order and Vibheeshan was crowned. After the coronation, Sugreev and Hanuman asked Vibheeshan about the way of crossing the ocean. Vibheeshan suggested that Ram should ask for help from the ocean devta.
Shardul, a detective of Raavan, saw the camp of Vaanar army and reported to Raavan. Raavan ordered Shardul to go to Sugreev and convey a message asking Sugreev to desert Ram. Shardul flew as a parrot, reached the camp and told Sugreev as directed by Raavan. The vaanar soldiers caught Shardul, gave him a good beating and put him behind bars. Shardul cried for help to Ram pleading that he was a diplomat and hence enjoyed diplomatic immunity. Ram directed the soldiers to leave him and spare his life. Before leaving, Shardul asked Sugreev for his reply. As Sugreev was communicating his reply, Shardul was surveying the army. Prince Angad noticed it and cried that Shardul was a detective and should be arrested. On the orders of Sugreev, Shardul was caught and imprisoned. Shardul once again appealed to Ram for sparing his life. Ram heard his cries and asked the soldiers to free him. (Ref. Chapters 19-20, Yuddh Kand, Shreemad Valmikiy Ramayan)
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श्रीमद्वाल्मीकीय रामायण विश्व का प्राचीनतम ग्रन्थ है। इसे आदिग्रन्थ कहा गया है। इसमें राम के जीवन का विस्तारपूर्वक वर्णन किया गया है। इसमें राम का चित्रण एक ऐसे मनुष्य के रूप में किया गया है जो संघर्ष करता है, परिश्रम करता है, जीवन के द्वन्द्वों का सामना करता है, अपने सहयोगियों एवं निकटस्थ व्यक्तियों से चर्चा करता है और विद्वतजनों से मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त करता है। वह धर्म एवं आदर्श के पथ से कभी हटता नहीं है। उन्हें मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम कहा गया है। उनके जीवन का हर प्रसंग शिक्षाप्रद है, प्रेरणादायक है। चर्चा की इस श्रृंखला का उद्देश्य दर्शकों को राम के जीवन से परिचित कराना है। राम के जीवन को जान कर, समझ कर और आचरण में उतार कर हम अपने जीवन को सुखद एवं समृद्ध बना सकते हैं। समस्त सुधीजनों को अनेकानेक शुभकामनाओं के साथ विनम्रतापूर्वक समर्पित।
Valmiki Ramayan is the original epic which narrates the story of Ram. It is a detailed work which describes Ram as a human being who faced all the difficulties of life. Ram of Valmikiy Ramayan faces dilemmas, discusses with his family and friends, accepts guidance from learned men and suffers hardships. He always takes the right decisions and follows the path of dharm. This series of conversations is intended to help the viewers understand the personality of Ram. After understanding, one can adopt Ram's ideals in one's own life and enrich one's life.
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Anil Chawla is an engineer - B.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a Master of Laws (LL.M.), a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional.
Yogita Pant is Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Personnel Management. She is also a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional. Both are Partners in Anil Chawla Law Associates LLP - http://www.indialegalhelp.com