Reading Notes: Ramayana Notes, Part D

- Hanuman jumped to Lanka using his powers, but Rama and the army still needed to get across the water. - Garuda, the great winged mount ( vahana ) of the god Indra, heals Ramas men after they were attacked by Ravanas son ( Indrajit). - Ravanas brother is a great worrier but they have to wake up and satisfy his hunger ( Kumbhakarna). -Another attack on the army by Indrajit leaves everything up to Hanuman. -Indrajit has powers of illusion and tries to make it seems as Sita is dead, although Vibhishana explains the tricks behind this and tells Rama to go to a secret place where he can attack Indragjit. -Lakshmana attacks and kills Indragjit. -Ravana rides into a battle on his chariot, in return I ndra decides to send his own chariot, Matali, to Rama. - Agastya gives Rama advice on how to win to the war -Using a Brahma-weapon, Rama defeats Rama. -To prove Sitas ongoing respect to her husband, she calls upon a fire god to attest to her promise. (Agni) -Rama take...