Valmiki Ramayan Ke Ram

Episode 48 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with an introduction of Shabree who is often portrayed as a stupid devotee of Ram who fed him wild half-eaten fruits. According to Valmikiy Ramayan, Shabree was a learned women sage who was waiting for Ram and Lakshman on the orders of her gurus. Shabree waited for about thirteen years. Shabree’s commitment to the path of d...

Episode 47 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the journey of Ram and Lakshman as they move after performing last rites of Jataayu. A big raakshasee name Ayomukhee sees Lakshman and decides to make him her husband. She gets hold of him and informs Lakshman of her decision. Lakshman does not like it and gets free of Ayomukhee by using his sword to cut off her ears, no...

Episode 46 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the situation of Sita in Lanka. Raavan tries to impress Sita by showing off his grand palace and his riches. He tells Sita about his power, his huge army and about his invincibility. He tells Sita to forget about Ram and accept him as his new husband. He tells Sita about his large number of wives all of whom will now be...

Episode 45 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the meeting of Ram with wounded Jataayu. As Ram and Lakshman continue their search for Sita they see a huge bird lying on the ground. Ram thinks that the bird was a rakshas who had killed Sita. Ram moves to kill the huge bird. Jataaayu speaks and identifies himself. Jataayu also tells the brothers about kidnapping of Sit...

Episode 44 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the sorrow that Ram experiences on not finding Sita. After killing Maareech, Ram realized that some conspiracy has been played out on him. He turned back to walk quickly to the ashram. On the way, Ram met Lakshman. Ram was not happy with seeing Lakshman. Ram told Lakshman that his moving away from Sita was wrong. The bro...

Episode 43 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the valiant efforts made by Jataayu, king of birds to stop Raavan from kidnapping Sita. Initially, Jataayu tried to reason with Raavan explaining to him that he was committing a foolish act which will not bring him any fame but will destroy his family and kingdom. Sensing that Raavan is in no mood to listen, Jataayu chal...

Episode 42 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the kidnapping of Sita by Raavan. Initially, Raavan tries to seduce Sita by putting on the appearance of a learned Brahmin and praising the beauty of Sita. That does not work. As a matter of duty to a guest, Sita welcomes Raavan disguised as a Brahmin offering him a mat for sitting, water for washing up and some food. Ra...

Episode 41 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with Mareech becoming a beautiful golden deer and moving around the dwelling place of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. As soon as Sita sees the golden deer, Sita falls for the beautiful animal. She wants the deer, live or dead. Sita calls Ram and Lakshman to see the deer. Lakshman immediately recognizes the deer as Maareech. Lakshma...

Episode 40 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the discussions that took place between Raavan and Maareech when Raavan went to Maareech seeking help in kidnapping Sita. Maareech tries his best to convince Raavan to not do the foolhardy kidnapping. Maareech describes his own past experiences with Ram. Maareech tells Raavan in clear unambiguous word that Raavan is brin...

Episode 39 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the developments on Ravan’s side after Khar is defeated and killed by Ram. Akampan, a rakshas from Khar’s army escapes from the war and rushes to Ravan. Akampan informs Ravan of the death of Khar and Dooshan at the hands of Ram in a war where Ram faced an army of 14,000 ferocious soldiers. Ravan is furious. He wants to i...

Episode 38 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with Shoorpnkha going to her brother Khar and complaining about Ram and Lakshman cutting off her nose and ears. She wants revenge and wishes to drink fresh foaming blood of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Khar is furious that someone dared to do inflict injuries on his sister. He dispatches fourteen ferocious rakshas along with Sho...

Episode 37 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla marks the start of a new life in Panchvati, near river Godavari, by Ram, Lakshman and Sita. On the way to Panchvati they meet Jatayu who introduces himself as Maharaj Dashrath’s friend. Jatayu promises to keep guard and take care of Sita as and when the two brothers have to step out. Ram and Lakshman build a cottage at Panchvati a...

Episode 36 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes in brief the journey of Ram, Sita and Lakshman through various ashrams in dense horrible forest. A conversation between Sita and Ram is the highlight of this episode. Sita is concerned about Ram’s safety. She tries to convince Ram to live a peaceful life and not take up fights while they are moving in the forests. Ram ap...

Episode 35 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla marks the beginning of Aranya Kand where Ram, Laxman and Sita live in a horrible forest full of cannibals and blood-thirsty wild animals. At the outset, munis and rishis welcome Ram and explain to him that he is their king even while he is living in the forest and he must act to protect them. As they move forward, they encounter t...

Episode 34 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with a discussion about idol worship in Hindu religion. The conversation moves on with the return of Bharat to Ayodhya where he bids farewell to his mothers and moves to Nandigram where he is to stay for the next fourteen years as a forest-dweller. On the other hand, situation changes for Ram at Chitrakoot. The rishis at Ch...

Episode 33 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with a discussion about key defining features of aastik thought. Anil Chawla also explains the meanings of the words Hindu and Bharat. The conversation continues with discussing the attempt of Bharat to convince Ram to return to Ayodhya. Bharat has tried all the arguments that he could think of. As a last resort, he even th...

Episode 32 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with Bharat offering the kingdom of Ayodhya to Ram as a gift. Ram refuses to accept the gift. Bharat now pleads that the mistake of parents ought to be corrected by the son. Bharat argues that his mother Kaikeyee and their father Maharaj Dashrath had made a mistake which resulted in the present situation and it is the duty...

Episode 31 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla starts with Bharat answering Ram’s long series of questions. Bharat pleads with Ram to accept coronation and return to Ayodhya as king. Ram refuses with convincing arguments. Bharat takes a different approach and requests Ram to return in the interest of the family and Ayodhya since their father is dead. The news of father’s death...

Episode 30 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla continues with the questions asked by Ram to Bharat. Ram asks Bharat about how chief of army has been appointed. Ram describes the qualities that are essential for someone leading the army. Further Ram describes the qualities of mid-level army officers. Ram also speaks about the need to pay soldiers on time. Ram goes on to narrate...

Episode 29 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla continues with the questions asked by Ram to Bharat. Ram asks Bharat about how he appoints officials and ministers. Ram asks Bharat whether he has ensured that judges deliver justice without greed of bribes. Ram asks whether Bharat continues to be focused on gathering resources and assets. Ram is also curious to know about the way...

Episode 28 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the meeting of Ram with Bharat. Ram begins by asking Bharat about everyone at Ayodhya including father Maharaj Dashrath, Guru Vasishth, mothers, learned men etc. Ram is curious to know how Ayodhya is being governed. So, he asks a series of questions. In the questions, Ram asks Bharat whether he keeps away from fourteen f...

Episode 27 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla relates to the journey of Bharat to Chitrakoot. On the way Bharat meets Rishi Bhardwaj who welcomes him with caution and expresses doubts about Bharat’s journey. Bharat is heartbroken by the doubts. Bharat assures the Rishi that he is only going to Ram to get Ram crowned as the king of Ayodhya. Rishi is pleased. Rishi extends hosp...

Episode 26 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla begins with describing the precautionary steps taken by Sumantr and Guh. Ram had begun his new life in the forest with brother and wife. During their first night in the forest, Ram became emotional remembering Ayodhya and all that had happened. Ram advised Laxman to go back to Ayodhya and take care of their mothers. Laxman, howeve...

Episode 25 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla begins with a discussion about how to determine one’s dharm in any particular situation. When moving out from Ayodhya, Ram is followed by large number of citizens. Ram tries to convince them to return. But they refuse to go back and are determined to accompany Ram into the forest. Ram, Sita and Laxman spend the night along with al...

Episode 24 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla begins with cremation and other last rites of Maharaj Dashrath followed by an incident involving Manthra, the maid-servant who had advised Kaikeyee. Shatrughan wishes to punish her but Bharat stops him saying that women cannot be killed. Guru Vasishth calls for all prominent persons to meet at the royal hall. Bharat is invited to...