Bharata Returns: What I find most interesting about this story is that is shows the Bharata never wanted to rule over the kingdom. His mother did all these horrible things in order to assure that he was the ruler and it turns out, he would rather have his brother take his rightful place. Bharata is actually disgusted by his mother's actions and calls her an evil woman.
Viradha: This story is very entertaining. The rakshasa Viradha tried to kidnap Sita and so Rama and Lakshmana fight him. He can't be killed with weapons so they dig a pit and put him in. What's so interesting about this story is that he thanks Rama for defeating him because it means that he can finally descend into the heavens. He was cursed and was told that the only way to lift the curse was if Rama defeated him. So when Rama defeats Viradha, Viradha is finally able to attain heaven.
Lakshmana and Shurpanakha: Shurpanakha was in love with Rama and wanted him to leave Sita. When he refused, he tells her to go to Lakshmana, whom is single. She get angry because he rejected her and tries to kill Sita. They save Sita and injure Shurpanakha. Shurpanakha runs to tell her brother what happened and they go on the attack and try to kill Rama. She does all of this because she wants to be with Rama and drink Sita's blood. She is angry that she can't convince Rama to be with her.
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| Lakshmana cuts off Shurpanakha's nose. Source: Wikimedia Commons |
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