Reading Notes: Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists 1

The Scheming of Kaikeyi 

  • here we are told that the real person behind Rama's banishment is, Manthara, Kaikeyi's servent
  • When Kaikeyi heard of the news that Rama would be crowned king she was happy for him, she believed he would be fit, and thought her son Bharata would bask in the glory as well 
  • Manthara convinced Kaikeyi with jewels and gifts that she could have if she came up with a plan to have Dasharatha make Bharata be king and Rama to be banished
  • Manthara reminded Kaikeyi of her three boons Dasharatha gifted to her, and persuaded her to use one of them for this 
  • Kaikeyi goes to talk to Dasharatha 

  • Ravana sees Sita waiting alone for Rama's return
  • he goes to her and Sita, thinking he is a Brahman, gives him food and water
  • Ravana orders her to be his wife at once and Sita grows angry and scolds him
  • Rama seizes her to take her away, but Jatayu, a great vulture catches Ravana doing this
  • As he departs to let Rama and Lakshman know, Ravana starts attacking the bird
  • unsuccessful at first, he kills Jatayu with a dagger and Sita aids to his death
  • Ravana takes Sita away to his kingdom to show her all of this jewels and possessions
  • Some hermits see Ravana do this and are able to know that Rama will come back and have revenge on Ravana 
  • the hermits feel sorry for Sita but are happy for the soon to be death of Ravana 

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