Jacob and The Epics of India

 Hanuman was having a largely peaceful afternoon surrounded by his fellow monkeys. Having just stopped his chaotic brother Vali from antagonizing Sugriva, he deserved it. Shortly after, Sugriva fetched Hanuman and told him that two strangers were approaching and that he should go check them out to make sure that they aren't coming to cause trouble. He then met Rama and Lakshma who said that they wanted to speak to Sugriva. Thrilled that they weren't dangerous or evil, he carried them on his shoulders to meet Sugriva. Rama and Sugriva agree to help each other and they go off to kill Vati. Later, Sugriva is crowned king of Kishkindha. It was now his turn to hold up his end of the deal. Sugriva gathered Hanuman and the monkeys and sectioned them off into groups. He sent the groups into the four directions to look for Sita and report back. Hanuman went to the south along with Angada, and Jambavan.  Hanuman and the southern search party soon reached the beach. They were all very up...

 Notes for Tiny Tales from the Ramayana pages 151-200 Ravana rides into battle with Tamasa "bringer of darkness" which incinerates many of Rama's soldiers. Lakshmana fires an arrow which destroys Ravana's bow. Vibhishana kills Ravana's charioteer and horses. Ravana retreats back into the city. Rama and Ravana battle. Rama keeps cutting off Ravana's heads but each time a new head grows. Matali tells Rama to "use the Brahmastra" and to "fire at his navel". Rama does that which destroys the pot of immortality that Ravana had in his navel. Ravana dies. Ravana's brother and his wives mourn for him. Rama sends Vibhishna to fetch Sita. Rama is all weird about Sita because of the scandal involved with her living in another man's house and at first, he basically tells her to do her own thing. Sita prays to Agni the fire god after telling Lakshmana to build a fire. She then enters the fire to prove her faithfulness to Rama and the fire doesn...

 Notes for Tiny Tales from the Ramayana pages 101-150 Rama and Lakshmana approach Sugriva who sends Hanuman disguised as a brahmin to see who they are. Hanuman carries Rama and Lakshmana on his back to meet Sugriva. Sugriva shows Rama Sita's jewelry and Rama tells his story. Sugriva tells Rama about Vali's actions. They become allies and swear to help each other. Rama shoots Vali when Sugriva confronts him and kills him. Sugriva is crowned King of Kishkindha. Sugriva sends out his monkeys after the monsoon to search for Sita. Sampati, brother of Jatayu, meets the southern search party at the ocean. He says he sees Sita on an island in the golden city. Hanuman leaps across the ocean to the island to find Sita. A mountain rises out of the water to give him a place to rest. Many people or beings attempt to stop Hanuman but all fail. Hanuman finds Sita and overhears Ravana attempting to seduce her. He tells her that she has 2 months to agree to be his wife or else he will kill and ...