Birth of Dasaratha's Sons: The beginning of the story tells of how Rama's mother was able to see that he wasn't just an ordinary baby. He was able to change into something great and then he returned to being a baby. He was also such a kind and gentle person.
Rama and Sita: I still love how they fell in love at first sight. She prayed for him and he dreamed of her. It is actually really romantic how they immediately knew that they were destined to be together. I also love how numerous times someone makes the comment of how the dark one, referring to Rama, would make a perfect husband for Sita. Everybody seemed to realize that they were meant to be together.
The Succession: Desaratha decides, when he sees a gray hair, that he should now have Rama take over as king. This angered Manthara and she convinces Kaikeyi that Bharat should be king instead of Rama. So far, most of the story has stayed pretty consistent with the first version of Ramayana that we have read. I look forward to see what the big differences, if any, there are to come.
Comparing this version to the Ramayana Online Public Domain Edition, I have to say that this version is a lot easier to read. I think it is much easier and I also like how the two stories are so similar. It helps me to understand and remember some of the things that I read in the first version. It is making much more sense now that I have two to compare to each other.
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