SRISHTI TALES

Maareecha attracts Sita and Rama's mind is also convinced to chase the deer, despite Lakshmana's advice.

After hearing Soorpanakha's version of the agony caused to her at Janasthana, Ravana is angry and enticed to meet Sita. He tries to persuade Mareecha again.

Ravana meets mareecha to inform about the massacre at Janasthana. Mareecha in turn, describes the glory of Sri Rama and persuades him to give up the idea of kidnapping his wife.

Who is Ravana? Who built his city of Lanka? How did he turn into a devotee of Lord Shiva? Who informs him about the mishap in Janasthana?

Detailed narration of battle between Khara and Rama in Janasthana. Despite destroying the entire clan of Asuras under Khara, listen to how one asura manages to escape.

While Khara is bewildered at the ability of a mortal to destroy a battalion of asuras, Rama kills Dushana and Trishiras and restores peace in Janasthana, just as he had promised the sages.

Soorpanakha defames Khara and instigates his hatred and anger by insulting his army's talents and abilities. Listen to how a calm and composed Rama fought with 14000 sena of Khara all by himself.

Surpanakha is one of the key important characters of Ramayana. There is a popular quote that without Kaikeyi and Surpanakha, there is no Ramayana. Self centered, avengeful and wicked minded, Surpanakha sets in motion, a chain of events leading to the destiny of Ravana.

As they enter Panchavati, a huge eagle jumps in front of Rama. Who was he? Was he a threat or companion?

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana visit Sage Agasthya. The story of Vatapi and Ilvala, glory of Sage Agasthya and his gifts to Sri Rama. 

Rama meets Rishi Sarabhanga and enquires about the Charming deva whom they saw leaving his ashram. Sage Sudhikshana's wait to meet Rama is over. After about 10 years of forest living, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana meet, greet and stay in the ashrams of many sages. Rama wishes to meet another important person. Who is he?

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana visit Dandakaranya and are encountered by Demon Viradha. He guides them towards Sarabhanga Muni's ashram.

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana meet Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya.

Rama senses the tension in Chitrakoota and decides to leave the place.

Having received the advice on good governance from his brother, Bharata carries the Paduka of Sri Rama and decides to spend his days at Nandigraamam until the return of Sri Rama.

Rama shares wisdom on the traits of a good ruler and the key to effective governance.

Bharata tries to convince Sri Rama to return back to Ayodhya. However Rama has a higher duty to perform and Sage Vasishta has a plan.

Bharata shares the news of their father's demise with Rama and Lakshmana. A heartbroken Rama performs rites for his father's soul.

Bharata guides the group towards Sage Bharadwaja's ashrama and learn about the whereabouts of Rama.

Bharata and Shatrughna along with a large entourage, reach Nishadha Rajya, ruled by King Guhan.

As Bharata and Shatrughna perform last rites for their father, Bharata prepares to leave for the forest to seek forgiveness from his brother, Sri Rama.

Bharata's lamentations after his dialogue with mother, Kaikeyi

The demise of Dasharatha and the return of Bharata

The story of Shravana Kumar and the curse of King Dasharatha

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana build an ashram near Chitrakoota.