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In the previous episode we witnessed that Bharata proposed his idea of traversing to the forest to find where his brother Rama is, and to bring him back to Ayodhya to coronate him formally. As Bharata expresses his decision, the courtroom agrees to it in unison as Sage Vasishtaachaarya storms into the courtroom! Sage Vasishtaachaarya’sContinue reading “Episode 122 – Bharata performs the last rites of King Dasharata!!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Kaikeyi’s actions had shocked Bharata beyond limits! He was inconsolable and couldn’t hold himself any longer, and hence he fumed at his mother by saying that she was a “Kaala-Raathri” (The dark spot) in the entire history of Ayodhya! Later on he ponders as to what was theContinue reading “Episode 121 – Bharata – An epitome of selfless and unconditional “Bhakthi” towards Bhagawan!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Bharata and Shathrugna hurry their way towards Ayodhya fearing the worst! As they had expected, things had taken a complete U-Turn at Ayodhya when they arrived! King Dasharata had breathed his last! His mother Kaikeyi was waiting eagerly for her son Bharata’s arrival and to hand over theContinue reading “Episode 120 – Bharata fumes at Kaikeyi as he takes the blame for Rama’s exile on himself!!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed one of the most important events in the Ramayana story wherein, King Dasharata, unable to bear the separation from his son, breathes his last! We also witnessed that King Dasharata had received a curse during the early days of his life because he had killed an innocent boy onContinue reading “Episode 119 – King Dasharata’s body preserved in oil as Bharata & Shathrugna return to Ayodhya!!”

Dear Readers of “The Indian Dharma”, With the divine grace of Bhagawan Shri Rama and Sita Devi, we’ve so far witnessed two main “Kaandas’ – “Baala Kaanda” and “Ayodhya Kaanda” of our Ramayana text in minute detail. We shall commence the “Aaranya Kaanda” from this week onwards and witness many more important messages for ourContinue reading “End of “Baala Kaanda” & “Ayodhya Kaanda” – A couple of Important Announcements”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Sumanthra, the charioteer comes back to Ayodhya with some news about the kingdom, post Rama’s departure to the forest. While Sumanthra arrives near King Dasharata, he sees the pitiable state of the king and tries to console him, but all in vein! King Dasharata has gone to aContinue reading “Episode 118 – Ayodhya plunges into darkness and misery as King Dasharata passes away!!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana reach Chitrakoota according to the directions given by Sage Bharadwaaja and Valmiki Maharishi himself. Interestingly we also discussed at length about the three main locations of Valmiki Maharishi’s ashrams – One at the entrance of Chithrakoota, the second at Bittur (Near Kanpur/Lucknow)Continue reading “Episode 117 – King Dasharata’s health deteriorates!!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Rama, Sita and Lakshmana leave Guha’s place and commence their long and adventurous journey towards the forest. They cross over the river Ganges and on the southern bank of the river was Sage Bharadwaaja’s ashram. The three of them are about to enter Sage Bharadwaja’s ashram now. OnceContinue reading “Episode 116 – An important discussion on the different locations of Valmiki Maharishi’s ashram”

In the previous episode we witnessed the significance of Guha’s unconditional surrender to Lord Rama and his way of hospitality to the three of them – Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. While Rama and Sita were sleeping on the floor, Lakshmana was walking around them slowly so as to protect them and comfort their sleep further.Continue reading “Episode 115 – Rama’s conversation with Guha – An important lesson on the “Art of Effective Communication”!!!”

In the previous episode we witnessed that Rama, Sita and Lakshmana start their long journey towards the forest and their first stop was at Shringiberapuram, which was the dwelling place of Guha – The leader of the hunter community! The three of them reach Guha’s place and they stay there for a night. While RamaContinue reading “Episode 114 – Guha – An epitome of “Unconditional Surrender” & “Bhakthi” towards the Lord!!!”