Reading Notes Part B: Week 12 The Divine Archer F. J. Gould

 Gould. Divine Archer

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Hanuman's search for Sita begins! Hanuman reaches and Lanka and finds his way to Vibhishana, who is loyal to Rama although he is Ravana's own brother. Vibhishana sends Hanuman to the ashoka grove where Ravana is keeping Sita. 

What a disloyal bro!

 Hanuman goes to Sita and tells her Rama is coming to get her! 

Ravana sentences Hanuman to death, but Vibhishana protests. Ravana decides to set Hanuman's tail on fire, and Hanuman makes his tail grow larger and larger. The enormous fire causes the city of Lanka to go up in flames, except for the house of Vibhishana and Sita's ashoka grove. 

Wow Ravana what a bad person you are! Why would you do such a thing? Any room for redemption in this character?  

The valiant king of the vultures, Jatayu, battles with Ravana, but Ravana cuts off his wings. He also does this. In part A

After the burning of Lanka, the rakshasas are afraid of Rama. Queen Mandodari tries to persuade Ravana to make peace, as does Vibhishana. Even Kumbhakarna, Ravana's giant brother, urges him to return Sita to Rama, although he is ready to go to war. Vibhishana goes over to Rama's side. Ravana gets ready for war. 

Rama signals his arrival in Lanka by shooting at arrow into Ravana's own royal court, knocking off Ravana's crown.*gasp how rude Rama. 

The god Indra sends his chariot to Rama, along with weapons. Using Indra's bow, Rama slays Ravana. Queen Mandodari grieves for her husband, and Rama grants Ravana a grand funeral. nooooooooooooo

 Rama explains that Sita must prove her fidelity, and order Lakshmana to build a fire. When Sita emerges from the fire unscatched, Rama embraces her. Rama is an asshole for this. aaannndddd for this 

Despite the test by fire, the people still gossip about Sita, and Rama sends her into exile.

Rama sucks.