शरणागत पर आँच न आए। चाहे निज जान चली जाए।।

मारक शक्ति लखन ने झेली। और विभीषण जान बचा ली।।

पल भर को राम भावुक भये। फिर सबै भूल काल बन गये।।

जान बचा कर राक्षस भागे। उपचार से लखन भी जागे।।

Episode 103 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the first part of direct battle between Ram and Raavan. After the death of last three generals of Raavan’s army, Raavan decided to fight the war himself and moved forward. Laxman tried to challenge Raavan with his arrows but Raavan easily countered Lakshman and moved towards Ram. A fierce battle started. Both, Ram and Raavan were hurt and were bleeding. Lakshman attacked Raavan’s chariot and destroyed the flag on the chariot. Lakshman also killed the charioteer. Vibheeshan joined Lakshman and killed the horses of Raavan’s chariot. Raavan was furious on Vibheeshan. Raavan took up a shakti and shot towards Vibheeshan. Lakshman destroyed the shakti with his arrows. Raavan took up another shakti more powerful than the first and said to be deadly. Before Raavan could aim it on Vibheeshan, Lakshman pushed Vibheeshan aside and jumped in front. The shakti hit Lakshman’s chest and passed through his back. Lakshman fell down, bleeding profusely and in extreme pain. Ram pulled out the shakti from Lakshman’s chest. Ram was extremely sad at seeing his brother in pain and near death. But Ram controlled his tears and channelled his emotions into anger towards Raavan. Ram vowed to kill Raavan and started shooting arrows at Raavan. The intensity with which Ram was fighting scared Raavan and he ran away. After Raavan had gone away, Ram was in tears for Lakshman and started pouring his heart out. Ram called Sushen to cure Lakshman. Sushen asked Hanuman to go to Himalayas and get the special medicine for Lakshman. Hanuman went to Himalayas and carried back a large mountain top with the medicinal plants. Lakshman was saved and cured. After getting back, Lakshman requested Ram to continue the war and kill Raavan without any delay.  (Ref. Chapters 99-101, Yuddh Kand, Shreemad Valmikiy Ramayan)

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श्रीमद्वाल्मीकीय रामायण विश्व का प्राचीनतम ग्रन्थ है। इसे आदिग्रन्थ कहा गया है। इसमें राम के जीवन का विस्तारपूर्वक वर्णन किया गया है। इसमें राम का चित्रण एक ऐसे मनुष्य के रूप में किया गया है जो संघर्ष करता है, परिश्रम करता है, जीवन के द्वन्द्वों का सामना करता है, अपने सहयोगियों एवं निकटस्थ व्यक्तियों से चर्चा करता है और विद्वतजनों से मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त करता है। वह धर्म एवं आदर्श के पथ से कभी हटता नहीं है। उन्हें मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम कहा गया है। उनके जीवन का हर प्रसंग शिक्षाप्रद है, प्रेरणादायक है। चर्चा की इस श्रृंखला का उद्देश्य दर्शकों को राम के जीवन से परिचित कराना है। राम के जीवन को जान कर, समझ कर और आचरण में उतार कर हम अपने जीवन को सुखद एवं समृद्ध बना सकते हैं। समस्त सुधीजनों को अनेकानेक शुभकामनाओं के साथ विनम्रतापूर्वक समर्पित।

Valmiki Ramayan is the original epic which narrates the story of Ram. It is a detailed work which describes Ram as a human being who faced all the difficulties of life. Ram of Valmikiy Ramayan faces dilemmas, discusses with his family and friends, accepts guidance from learned men and suffers hardships. He always takes the right decisions and follows the path of dharm. This series of conversations is intended to help the viewers understand the personality of Ram. After understanding, one can adopt Ram's ideals in one's own life and enrich one's life.

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Anil Chawla is an engineer - B.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a Master of Laws (LL.M.), a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional.

Yogita Pant is Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Personnel Management. She is also a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional. Both are Partners in Anil Chawla Law Associates LLP - http://www.indialegalhelp.com