Episode 70 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the ongoing war between Hanuman and Raavan’s warriors. A large army had already been killed by Hanuman. Jambumaalee had also been killed. Now, Raavan decided to send seven sons of his ministers. It took no time for Hanuman to kill all the seven minister-sons. This disturbed and infuriated Raavan now decided to send five of his army chiefs – Virupaaksh, Yupaaksh, Durdhar, Praghas and Bhaaskarn. The five surrounded Hanuman and started attacking him. Hanuman countered them and killed them all. Raavan sent his son Aksh to face Hanuman. The battle with Aksh was fierce but ended with Hanuman killing Aksh. With his own son killed, Raavan did not want to take any chances. He explained the seriousness of the situation to his son Meghnaad and asked him to use all his abilities to fight with Hanuman and capture Hanuman alive. Meghnaad soon realized that he could not kill Hanuman. Meghnaad decided to use brahmaastr to capture Hanuman. Hit by brahmaastr, Hanuman fell to the ground. Hanuman was blessed by Brahma that brahmaastr would bind him only for a few moments. So, Hanuman could have got up and be free. But Hanuman decided to allow himself to be bound. Hanuman’s intention was to get an opportunity to face Raavan. And sure enough, Hanuman got the opportunity. Hanuman was presented before Raavan. (Ref. Chapters 45-50, Sundar 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