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## Introduction
[3] Forest Journey
This section describes numerous battles fought by Rama and Lakshmana. In one instance, they save Vajrakarn from Chandrase, the son of Singhodara, and in another, they free Balakhilya from the prison of a Mlechchha king. They also disguise themselves as dancers and humiliate Raja Ativirya, who opposed Bharata. Meanwhile, Lakshmana marries several princesses along the way. They reside in Dandaka forest, provide food to the sages, and establish contact with Jatayu.
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[4] The Abduction and the Search
Shambuka, the son of Chandranala and Saradushan, performs penance for twelve years in a bamboo grove to attain the Suryahaas sword. As a result of his penance, the sword appears. Lakshmana, by chance, arrives there and, before Shambuka can take the sword, tests it by striking the same bamboo grove where Shambuka is seated. This results in Shambuka's death. Chandranakha, upon arriving to offer food, witnesses his death and grieves deeply. She becomes infatuated with Rama and Lakshmana and proposes love, but when she fails, she returns to her husband and informs him of her son's death. Lakshmana engages in battle with Khara and Dushan. At Khara's call, Ravana arrives to assist. In the midst of this, Ravana is captivated by Sita and devises a plan to abduct her. Using his knowledge of magic, he learns that Lakshmana has established a signal of a lion's roar to call Rama for help. Ravana, through a deceptive lion's roar, sends Rama to Lakshmana's side and abducts Sita.
Seeing Sita alone,
After Sita's abduction, Rama is deeply distressed. He befriends Sugriva. A Vidyaadhar named Saahasagati, assuming Sugriva's form through magic, attempts to seize Sugriva's wife and kingdom. Rama kills him, allowing Sugriva to reclaim his wife and kingdom, becoming Rama's devotee. Following Sugriva's orders, they search for Sita. The Vidyaadhar Ratnajaati informs them that Ravana has abducted Sita. At that time, Ravana was very powerful, so Sugriva and other Vidyaadhars retreat from battle. However, they recall the words of the Kevali Anantvirya, who said that whoever lifts the stone will be the one to kill Ravana. Lakshmana lifts the stone, proving his strength. Sugriva and others are convinced. All the Vanarvanshi Vidyaadhars stand with Rama against Ravana. Hanuman, carrying Rama's message, reaches Sita and brings her message back to Rama.
[5] The War
With the help of Sugriva and other Vidyaadhars, the entire army reaches Lanka through the sky. Ravana demonstrates his mastery of the Bahurupini Vidya (the art of assuming multiple forms). Hanuman and others try to hinder his mastery, but Ravana remains steadfast and completes the Vidya. He then engages in a conflict with Vibhishan, who ultimately abandons Ravana and joins Rama. Rama vows to make Vibhishan the king of Lanka. A fierce battle ensues on both sides. Lakshmana is struck by a weapon, but recovers with the water from Vishalya's bath. Lakshmana's affection for Vishalya deepens. Finally, Ravana throws the Lakshmanpur Chakra, but it circles around and lands in Lakshmana's hand. Lakshmana uses the same Chakra to end Ravana's life. Lakshmana, after killing Prati Narayan, manifests as Narayan.
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