Reading Notes; R. K. Narayan's Ramayana, Part C

I feel like this section of the reading was extremely suspenseful because we know that Ram is being led in the wrong direction and that Lakshman should stay with Sita, but they don't know Ravana's plan. It was also really saddening to see Jatayu being killed. There are a few possible stories I thought I could write off the top of my head for this part, but I couldn't think of nearly as many as I did for readings A and B. However, maybe if I spent time brainstorming like I did for the topic research, I bet I could figure it out.

Kiskinda

I really liked the part where Ram and Lakshman met Hanuman and Sugreeva. It was a heartwarming sort of moment, where Hanuman could immediately sense that Ram is an avatar of Vishnu. His utmost loyalty and service to Ram is so powerful and amazing to read about. There is a lot of uncertainty that prevails in this part of the story, since neither party is sure whether they should trust the other. I liked the challenge that Sugreeva and Hanuman asked Ram to complete, just because it showed his inner greatness.

Vali vs. Sugreeva

I find it interesting that many times, a God will give someone powers, and many times, those powers end up causing terrible things. I felt bad for Sugreeva here because he lost pretty much everything, even though he had good intentions and much love for his brother. However, the battle between the two was interesting, and when Vali finally dies with Ram's arrow, I liked how they conversed in a civil manner and Vali understood the reason for everything. I might write a story about this, because Vali's own hastiness and foolishness is what got him killed. There are many ways I could write about trying to do things fast and getting caught up in the moment and in your own overconfidence without thinking.

Search for Sita

It was interesting to read about Hanuman's adventure in trying to find Sita and the creatures he meets along the way. Sampathi's story is also very saddening, but I'm glad he got his majestic feathers back and he is back in his normal state. I feel like the story is finally moving in a positive direction since they now know that Sita has been taken to Lanka. 

Bibliography: Narayan's Ramayana, Part C. 

Source: Picture of after Ram has killed Vali with one of his arrows, as well as a depiction of the fight between Sugreeva and Vali in the top left corner.