धू धू निशाचर नगरी जली। आग चमकी उस रात काली।।

भाग उठे राक्षस नर नारी। हुआ संहार उन का भारी।।

Episode 97 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the events that happened after Vaanar Sena as well as Ram and Lakshman became healthy with the help of medicines brought by Hanuman. Vaanar Sena warriors including King Sugreev were angry. Sugreev ordered his warriors to enter Lanka and burn down all that they could. At night, Vaanar warriors took burning torches with them and set to fire houses, buildings, palaces, animal yards etc. Fire spread quickly causing widespread devastation with loss of life and property. Anyone trying to escape the burning city was killed by Vaanar Sena which had surrounded the city. Ram and Lakshman added to the horror of the night by shooting arrows. They demolished the main entry gate of the city. Raavan was infuriated. He ordered Kumbh and Nikumbh, sons of Kumbhkarn to go and fight. Kumbh and Nikumbh were accompanied by Yupaaksh, Shonitaaksh, Prajangh and Kampan. In the fighting that followed, Kampan and Prajangh were the first to be killed by Prince Angad. The brothers Yupaaksh and Shonitaaksh were killed by two brothers, Maind and Dwivid, from Vaanar Sena. Kumbh fought valiantly and hurt many Vaanar Sena warriors including Prince Angad. Sugreev rushed to the spot and after a short battle killed Kumbh. (Ref. Chapters 75-76, 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