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Episode 96 - Part 2
The Vanara camp resounded with shouts of joy and praises of Lakshman. The victorious party reached Lord Ram's tent. He was already awaiting the return of the victoripus warriors. The Vanaras had also brought Indrajeet's body form the battlefield. King Sugreev bowed to Ram, greeted him with the words, " Vaazhga umaadhu pugazh! Your brother has won today's war. In the fierce battle, he won over Ravan's son Indrajeet."
"Maharaj Sugreev, your Vanara Army has has more share in today's victory." Lakshman and Vibhishan stand beside Ram. "Without the Vanaras' help thisvictory would not have reached us." The Vanara warriors were overwhelmed to be praised thus by their Lord. Lakshman, brimming with happiness, fell at his brother's feet. Lord Ram lifted him with both his hands and said, " I am so proud of you. Just now Maharaj Sugreev was ..." Lakshman interrupts him, "Brother, it was all by your grace." Ram is very much pleased with his brother. "Lakshman, humility is a warrior's grace. But this victory would not have been possible without Maharaj Vibhishan." Lakshman praises Indrajeet's bravery and says that if he had finished his sacrifice he would have become invincible. Not one of them claims to be entirely responsible for the victory. Each one deems the other more worthy of the honour. Vibhishan warns them that Ravan would have become delirious on hearing the news of his son's death. He would be very dangerous as no one can predict what he would do next.
Jambavan says that Indrajeet had even bested Lakshman once. He also says that they have authority over the carcass and to mutilate it before throwing it to the flames. Ram is aghast at this statement and says, "When Indrajeet was alive, he was an enemy to all. When the enemy dies, the enemity should die with him. We who are brave warriors should not disrespect another brave warrior. The rights to perform the funeral always belongs to his family. This brave warrior Indrajeet has sacrificed his life to fulfil his promise to his father. His body should be given back to his father."
Ram was always a person who respected and honoured the brave. He shrouded Indrajeet's body with his own angavastra. He also told Hanuman to take the body to the gates of Lanka and gave him further instructions. Seeing them leave Vibhishan feels sad and Ram comforts his friend. Hanuman submits Indrajeet's body to the demon warriors and says that his Lord had said that there will be no fighting till the last rites are done. The demons praise Ram for his compassion even on his enemies. The demon warriors hasten to scatter the crowd and take their prince's body to the palace after shrouding him with a rich garment.
In the mourning chambers of Lanka, Indrajeet's body has been prepared with flowers and garlands. Ravan lifts up the veil and grives over his son. His sorrow knows no bounds. His first born son had died. Ravan's screams echoed throught the hall. In grief and anger he furiously swore that he'd destroy Ram and Lakshman and the Vanaras. Maya (Mandodari's father) tries to comfort him and advises that he give up Sita at least now so that his son's soul may rest in peace. Ravan was so angry on hearing this advice again he decided to end it all by killing Sita himself. Maya stops him yet again. Ravan though thoroughly irritated at this gesture diverts all his anger towards his enemies.
The sun rises beginning yet another day. Ram sits facing East meditating with Lakshman guarding his brother from any harm. From the skies Sage Agasthya descends and walks towards Ram. Ram and Lakshman fall at the sage's feet. Ram offers Sage Agasthya his seat and sat in front of the sage. Sage Agasthya tells Ram that Ravan is a mighty warrior and he too posseses all the wepons ram has. Ravan was to perform a yaaga that would give him more power. Hence the Gods sent Sage Agasthya to teach Ram the Aditya Hrudaya Stotra. The sage leads Ram to meditate on the Sun God and initiated Ram to say the Aditya Hrudaya Stotra after telling him about the benefits.
Mandodari was crying in her chambers and Shurpanakha was tring to console her. Not very long ago, there was always happiness in Lanka. There would be music, laughter and victorious shouts all throughout the day. But now, only the wails of women are heard. "Its all because of you only cries of grief are heard these days." Mandodari pours out her feelings in torrents. She drags Shurpanakha to the chamber where women in white cried for their dear departed. "Because of you every mother has lost her son. Every wife has lost her husband. The reason for all this is you." She then drags Shupanakha to the dining hall. "Look well, Shupanakha. All our relatives would come together to eat here. There was so much happiness those days. But now there is nothing here. You alone are responsible for this. See, the places are set for the members of the royal family to eat. The food is also ready but there is no one to eat the food prepared. The Lord of Lanka has never cried. But every day, he cries within his heart. We can never hear his booming laughs anymore. Tomorrow when the Sun rises and the conch blows, our king will go to war." Mandodari could not say the next line "He won't come back" Shurpanakha tearfully begs forgiveness.
In Ayodhya, Kausalya is too restless. Sumitra and Kaikeyi visit her and inquire why she hasn't slept yet. Kaushalya is worried about Sita. Ever since she heard that Ravan had kidnapped her daughter in lay, she had been worried about the fate of her son and his family in the futre. Even if Ram wins the war, Sita wont be safe from the people. Kaikeyi blames herself for all that had happened. Kausalya comforts her.
A strange glow in the sky coming towards the Vanara camp. Angad wonders if this is one of Ravan's tricks.
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