Epic tale from "summary" of Ramayan by P. R. Mitchell
The Ramayan is a narrative of immense proportions, stretching across vast landscapes and featuring a cast of characters both divine and mortal. It is a tale that encompasses the entire range of human emotions and experiences, from love and devotion to jealousy and rage. The protagonists of the story, Prince Rama and Princess Sita, are paragons of virtue and righteousness, while the antagonist, the demon king Ravana, represents the very embodiment of evil and darkness. The epic begins with the banishment of Prince Rama from his kingdom of Ayodhya, a decision made by his father King Dasharatha under the influence of his second queen Kaikeyi. Rama's loyal wife Sita and devoted brother Lakshmana accompany him into the forest, where they face numerous trials and tribulations. One of the most famous episodes in the Ramayan is the abduction of Sita by...
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