After hearing Vibhishan’s information, Ram ordered Nila, Angad, Hanuman and others to storm the four gates and decided to stay on Suvela mountain with his army. Ram, Sugriv, Hanuman and others were deliberating on the ways and means for the success of their mission, Vibhishan informed that his spies had returned after gathering the required information about Ravan’s arrangements at the four gates of theist. In the mean time, Ravan was abruptly called away by an emissary and after consultation with his ministers, prepared his army for action against the forces of Ram.Ī Rakshasny named Saram assured Sita that Ram was still alive. She regained consciousness and asked Ravan to kill her also, so that she would join her husband in heaven.
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Sita was shocked, fell unconscious at the sight of Ram’s head and bow. He informed Sita that her husband along with his army had been killed in battle, he produced before her, Ram’s head along with bow and arrows created with Vidyujjuha’s conjuring trick. Ram Arrives Lanka for Battle in Yuddha KandaĪgitated to know that Ram had arrived Lanka and is stationed at Suvela mountain along with his army, Ravan approached Sita with Vidyujjuha, known for conjuring tricks. Ram said that he could not desert Vibhishan who was seeking a refuge in him. Hanuman further added that Vibhishan has approached Ram for refuge. But Hanuman says that Vibhishan need not be doubted because he thought that Vibhishan understands the merits in Ram and demerits in Ravan. They also express their apprehensions to accept Vibhishan. Then Ram asks for opinion of the leaders in his group. Sugriv tells Ram that he could not trust Vibhishan the demon. Halting in the sky itself, Vibhishana asks Ram to give a refuge to him. Vibhishan together with four of his companions reaches Ram’s place. He tells Vibhishan that he is a weak person and that he was no longer needed. Ravan refuses to hear the words of Vibhishan and rebukes him with harsh words. Indrajit criticises Vibhishan for underestimating the former`s strength. Vibhishan requests Ravan to return Sita to Ram. Angad returns to Ram and narrated the whole story to him.Īll the Rakshas of Ravan present there (Prahadta, Durmukha, Vajradamshtra, Nikumbha and Vajrahanu) assure Ravan that they could individually kill Rama and his army within no time. But before anybody could touch Angada, he escapes. All the mighty Rakshas commanders of Ravan’s army and even Meghanada tried their best to uproot Angad’s foot but none of them succeeded. Ravan orders his men to kill Angad. Angada then firmly plants his foot on the ground and threw a challenge that if anybody in Ravan’s court uprooted his foot Ram would concede his defeat and return. Angad tries his best to convince Ravan for submission in a peaceful manner. But Ravana was firm to face a battle instead of conceding his defeat. He tells Ravan that he still has time to save himself from destruction. On reaching court, Angad explains that he’s the messenger of Ram and son of Bali. All the Rakshas Rakshas ran away and gave the news to Ravan that the same monkey (Hanuman) had returned who had caused destruction in Lanka.Īngad reaches the royal court of Ravan without much difficulty. Ravana’s son thought Angad was the same vanar (monkey) who had set Lanka on fire. When Angada was on his way to the court, Ravana’s son spotted him and obstructed his path, hurling many insults on him. Angada in Ravana’s Court: Yuddha Kanda – Valmiki Ramayana Jambavan suggests that they send Angada, as messenger, to give Ravan an opportunity to return Sita. In the mean time Ram asks Jambavan what should be done. Mandodari for a second time tries to convince Ravan of handing Sita back to Ram. Rama fires a warning shot from his retreat in Suvela which strikes Ravan’s crown and royal umbrella. Ravan’s son Prahasta also tries to reinforce his mothers sentiments, but with no success.
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When Mandodari hears of the advance of Ram’s army, she asks Ravan to return Sita to Ram as she fears for her husband’s life. When completed, the army of Ram begins to cross the bridge and arrives at Lanka, taking camp on Mount Suvela. Ram remembers his chosen God, Lord Shiva and makes a decision to set up a shrine for Rameswaram. Nila and Nala accordingly start constructing the bridge over the sea with the help of other monkeys. Jambavan asks the monkeys Nala and Nila to start work on constructing the bridge over the sea.