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あらすじ・解説
- The Birth of Lord Rama: King Dasharatha performs a grand yagna to be blessed with sons. Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is born to Queen Kaushalya.
- Rama's Childhood: Rama grows up with his brothers, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. They receive training in weaponry and learn about righteousness and duty.
- Sita's Swayamvar: Sita, a beautiful princess, holds a swayamvar (a ceremony where a princess chooses her husband) and Rama wins her hand by breaking Lord Shiva's bow.
- Exile to the Forest: Kaikeyi, Dasharatha's third wife, manipulates him into exiling Rama for 14 years and making Bharata the crown prince. Rama willingly leaves Ayodhya accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana.
- Golden Deer and Sita's Abduction: Demon king Ravana, disguised as a golden deer, lures Rama and Lakshmana away. Taking advantage of their absence, Ravana abducts Sita and takes her to Lanka.
- Hanuman's Journey to Lanka: Rama meets Hanuman, the monkey king, who offers his help. Hanuman, with his magical powers, crosses the ocean, finds Sita, and conveys Rama's message of rescue.
- Battle Preparation: Rama forms an alliance with Sugriva, the monkey king, and together they gather an army of monkeys and bears. They devise a plan to attack Lanka and rescue Sita.
- Battle of Lanka: A colossal battle ensues between Rama's army and Ravana's forces. Many mighty warriors clash, including Rama and Ravana themselves. Rama, aided by Hanuman's strength, defeats Ravana and rescues Sita.
- Return to Ayodhya: Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana return to Ayodhya after 14 years. The citizens joyously welcome them, and Rama is crowned the king.
- Rama's Reign: Rama rules Ayodhya with compassion and righteousness. His reign brings peace and prosperity to the kingdom. The Ram Rajya (Rama's rule) becomes a symbol of ideal governance.
- Sita's Trial and Reunion: Doubts about Sita's purity arise, and Rama, bound by duty, exiles her to the forest. Sita takes refuge in the hermitage of sage Valmiki and gives birth to twin sons, Lava and Kusha. Years later, Rama learns about his sons and reconciles with Sita, bringing her back to Ayodhya.
- Rama's Departure: After ruling for several years, Rama realizes his divine purpose and decides to end his mortal life. He enters the Sarayu River, accompanied by his brothers and devotees, transcending to his celestial abode.
- The epic tale of Ramayan teaches valuable lessons about righteousness, devotion, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil. It continues to be revered and celebrated as one of the greatest epics in Hindu mythology.