The Ramayana Retold For Children

Listen to the Ramayana Retold For Children, with Ayaan and Uttara exploring and narrating this epic tale together!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick note to suggest that this podcast is only our attempt to re-tell this classic religious story in a contemporary way to today's children. We have no intentions at all to hurt anyone's religious sentiments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very first chapter, we will learn about the Ramayana itself, who wrote it and when it was written.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we will learn about the kingdom in which Ram, Lakshman and their brothers were born. We will learn about King Dasharath and his wives and the story behind the birth of the princes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we will hear about the very first battle that Ram and Lakshman have to fight with the Demon Tadaka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, Ram and Lakshman will battle the Demons Mareech and Subahu and help Maharishi Vishwamitra and his disciples complete their yagya in peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we learn about Sita - where she was born and how she grew up, and how finally Ram was able to overcome the challenge set by her father at her Swayamvar ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a light and happy chapter where we learn how Rama and all his brothers got married to Sita and her sisters at the multiple wedding celebrations in Mithila. They were going to be one big happy family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter of the tale we learn how Dasharatha decides to make Rama the next yuvaraj, or crown prince, to take over the reins of the kingdom after his death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will understand how Rama lost his position as yuvaraj and had to go live in the forest for 14 years. Sita and Lakshmana decided to accompany him as they could not bear to be apart for such a long time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we will hear the story of King Dasharatha when he was a young man and had done something terrible. As a result of this, he had been cursed to die, pining for his favorite son. This gives us an insight into the fact that when we do something wrong, we must face the consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will learn where Rama, Sita and Lakshman decided to spend their next few years in the forest - in a lovely place called Chitrakoot, at the top of a hill. They did not yet know about King Dasharatha's death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear how Prince Bharat travels into the forest to bring Prince Rama back to become king of Ayodhya. However, Rama decides to honour his promise to King Dasharatha and doesn't go back while Bharat decides to rule the kingdom only as a caretaker for Rama till he can return after his 14 years of exile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear how Rama, Lakshmana and Sita all travel to Panchavati and set up a lovely home there, in the midst of a forest. They also meet and befriend an important friend who promises to be a protector to Sita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we will get to know of an incident that happened in Panchavati where the rakshasi Soorpanakha came to Panchavati and fell in love with Rama. She insisted on marrying him but he was not interested. Unfortunately, something terrible happened after that. Tune in to hear more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter, we will learn all about Raavan and the mighty kingdom of Lanka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear about how Raavan, Soorpanakha and Mareech all made plans against Rama, Lakshmana and Sita and tried to take their revenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear about how Sita was abducted by the demon king Raavan by deceit and how brave Jataayu tried to save her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will hear about how Rama and Lakshmana set off on their mission to rescue Sita from the Kingdom of Lanka. They will also meet the sweet old lady Shabari, who was a devout follower of Rama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear about the important alliance or friendship, that Rama managed to form with Sugreeva. Rama would help Sugreeva defeat his powerful brother Baali while Sugreeva would help Rama in his search for Sita. Tune in to listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this part of the story, we will hear about the battle between the two mighty warrior brothers Baali and Sugreeva, and how Rama helped Sugreeva defeat Baali. Tune in to listen to this exciting episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear all about the Vaanar Sena led by Hanuman, Jambuvan and Angad trying to locate Sita and find clues to her whereabouts. Thanks to help from an unlikely friend, they are able to know for a fact that Sita is on Lanka. Now it is upto Hanuman to try and reach her. Tune in to listen more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chapter we will hear how Hanuman overcame many challenges and reached the kingdom of Lanka to find Sita. He finally locates her in an Ashok Vatika, surrounded by rakshasis guarding her. Tune in to listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story, we will hear how Hanuman found Sita in the Ashok Vaatika and carried back a token from her to Rama. But not before he was captured, and burnt down the golden city of Lanka in order to escape! Tune in to listenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear about how Rama and his Vaanar Sena cross the mighty Indian Ocean by building a bridge and reach the island of Lanka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear how Rama made a final effort to avoid the war with Raavan's army completely and try and negotiate for peace. Angad was sent as the messenger for peace to Raavan's court, who unfortunately refused the proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear how the battle between the Vaanar Sena and Lanka's Rakshasa army started and who all started fighting. Tune in to hear the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story, we will hear about Raavan's younger brother, the mighty Rakshas Kumbhakarna, who was so powerful that Rama himself had to defeat him. Tune in to listen to the story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story, we will find out what happens when Meghnad joins the battle again and faces Lakshman. Poor Lakshman is mortally wounded and needs the magical Sanjeevani Booti to save his life. Tune in to hear the full story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story, we will listen to the story of Taranisen, Vibhishan's son and a devout follower of Rama, who was forced to get into battle against him. Tune in and listen to find out what happens next. There is also a secret about Meghnad that Rama and Lakshman will learn about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story, we will hear about how Lakshman was finally able to vanquish the powerful Meghnad and turn the tide of the war in the favour of the Vaanar Sena. We will also hear about Ahiraavan and how he tried to help Raavan win the fight against Rama. Tune in for the full story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story the mighty demon king Raavan will finally join the battle himself and pose a huge threat to Rama and the Vaanar Sena. Tune in to hear the whole story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear how the two mighty warriors Rama and Raavan faced each other. But Raavan enjoyed the protection of the Goddess Kali and so Rama decided to appease the Goddess Durga. But something went wrong during the prayers. Tune in to find out what happened!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear about how Rama was able to learn the true method of vanquishing the mighty Raavan. After knowing this secret, he was finally able to fight the demon king and claim victory of good over evil! Tune in to listen to the full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this story we will hear about how the end of the war impacted Sita after it was over. Instead of being reunited with Rama, she was forced to face a new challenge and undergo a new trial, which she had never imagined. Tune in to listen to the whole story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we will hear what happens after the war is over and everything is calm again. The three royals want to go back to Ayodhya, and that is how the festival of lights, Diwali came into being!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.