The Ramayan – Stories of Dharm and Devotion

Episode 92: Introduction to Uttar Kanda – Sages pay homage to Ram

In our previous episode, we came to the end of Yuddha Kanda, the sixth chapter of the Ramayan. We witnessed the defeat of Raavan, the return of Sita, and Ram's long-await

Episode 91: Reflections and Lessons from Yuddha Kanda

In our previous episode, we witnessed the long-awaited return of Ram to Ayodhya. We saw Bharat welcome his brother with tears of joy and return the kingdom he had protect

Episode 90: Bharat welcomes Ram back to Ayodhya

In our previous episode, we witnessed the final stage of Ram's journey home. We saw Bharat learn that Ram was returning after fourteen long years. We witnessed his overwh

Episode 89: Ram, Sita and Lakshman meet Sage Bharadwaj

In our previous episode, we journeyed with Ram, Sita, and their companions as the Pushpak Viman carried them homeward through the skies of Bhaarat. We saw Ram honor Trija

Episode 88: Ram, Sita and Lakshman start their journey back to Ayodhya

In our previous episode, we witnessed the healing that followed the great war. We saw Lakshman open his heart to Ram, questioning not his intentions, but the pain his wor

Episode 87: Ram, Sita and Lakshman prepare for Ayodhya

In our previous episode, we witnessed one of the most intense and emotionally complex moments in the Ramayan. The war had ended, Raavan had fallen, and Lanka had begun it

Episode 86: Sita returns to Ram

In our previous episode, we saw the war reach its true end, not just in battle, but in meaning. We witnessed Ram’s devotion rise to its highest point, as he stood ready t

Episode 85: Ram kills Raavan

In our previous episode, the war moved toward its final truth. We saw Raavan stand alone, with no warriors left to fight for him. We witnessed Ram prepare not just with w

Episode 84: Ram and Raavan fight each other

In our previous episode, the war stepped into a deeper shadow. Raavan, left with no warriors, turned to the nether world and called upon Mahiraavan. We saw a night of ill

Episode 83: Mahiraavan tricks Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman

In our previous episode, the war of Lanka burned with unstoppable force. Raavan entered the battlefield like a storm. Vanars fell under his arrows. We saw Sugreev, Angad,

Episode 82 – Raavan's grief turns into anger

In our previous episode, the war of Lanka reached its fiercest turning point. Lakshman stood before Indrajit at Nikumbhila and broke the ritual that could have made him i

Episode 81 – Lakshman kills Indrajit

In our previous episode, the skies above Lanka were filled with illusion and fear. Indrajit had hidden himself in darkness and struck like a shadow. The Vanars had seen S

Episode 80 – Indrajit comes out to fight Ram and Lakshman once again

In our previous episode, Lanka had burned under the fury of the Vanars. But the war did not slow. Tarani had fallen in devotion. Virbahu had sought liberation in Ram’s ha

Episode 79 – Ram fights his own devotees Tarani and Virbahu

In our previous episode, Lanka had burned under the fury of the Vanars. Kumbh and Nikumbh had fallen. Makaraksha had tried to hide behind cows and bullocks, but Ram had u

Episode 78 – The battle resumes and new warriors Rise from Lanka

In our previous episode, the war in Lanka had already begun to tear Raavan’s kingdom apart. Mighty warriors had fallen. Lakshman had faced Indrajit’s terrible weapon and

Episode 77 – Indrajit’s Prowess, Hanuman lifts mountain and meets Bharat

In our previous episode, we saw Raavan’s house begin to collapse from within. After the fall of Kumbhakarn, his sons and brothers marched into battle one after another, d

Episode 76- The Battle continues, Raavan's sons enter the battle

In our previous episode, we watched the earth itself tremble under the footsteps of Kumbhakarn. The sleeping giant of Lanka walked into battle with a heart full of duty a

Episode 75 – Kumbhakarn fights and is killed by Ram

In our previous episode, the earth shook as Kumbhakarn, the sleeping titan of Lanka, rose from his deep slumber. His footsteps echoed through the golden halls. His questi

Episode 74 – Raavan’s inner conflict and waking up of Kumbhakarn

In our previous episode, Raavan, the unconquered king of Lanka met his first taste of defeat. The arrows of Ram had shattered his chariot, and his pride along with it. Fo

Episode 73 – Raavan clashes with Ram

In our previous episode, the tide of battle surged with new force. The great generals of Lanka, Dhumraksha, Vajradamshtra, Akampana, and Prahasta, each roared into war wi