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## English Translation:
**34**
**Padma Purana**
He remains steadfast in the vow he took before the Kevali even at that time and does not even touch his body against Sita's wishes. With the rise of sin, Ravana's power of discernment is lost, he becomes intoxicated with pride, rejects the wise counsel of Mandodari, and scorns his brother Vibhishana, a wise and righteous man, forcing him to leave Lanka. The army of Rama and the Vidyadharas surround Lanka from all sides. Ravana demonstrates the Bahurupini Vidya in the temple of Shantinath. Inspired by Lakshmana, many Vidyadharas create havoc in Lanka, but Ravana remains steadfast like a mountain and demonstrates the Bahurupini Vidya. In the end, his merit does not stand by him. The Sudarshan Chakra of Vishnu reaches Lakshmana, and he kills Ravana. With Ravana's death, the first chapter of Rama's life ends.
**[2] Mandodari**
In the city of Asurasangeet, located on the southern range of Vijay Parvat, King May, also known as Hemavati, resides. Mandodari is his daughter. When King May, after consulting with his ministers, decides to marry Mandodari to Ravana, Ravana was staying in the Bhima forest. May takes Mandodari with him to meet Ravana. Mandodari's beauty captivates Ravana's heart. Their marriage takes place according to the rituals. Mandodari becomes Ravana's queen due to her virtues. We see that Mandodari is a very intelligent and wise woman. She repeatedly guides Ravana towards the right path by giving him wise counsel. Just as a single offering of water calms the rising milk, Mandodari's advice has calmed Ravana's anger on many occasions. While Ravana was away from Lanka, Khara and Dushana abducted Ravana's sister, Chandranakha. Upon returning to Lanka, Ravana, upon hearing this news, becomes enraged and prepares to attack Khara and Dushana. At that time, Mandodari's gentle and wise counsel calms Ravana's anger in an instant. Acharya Ravishena's depiction of Mandodari's foresight and wisdom is truly remarkable, as the reader will see for themselves by reading this chapter. When Ravana returns to Lanka after abducting Sita, Mandodari tries in various ways to bring her misguided husband back to the right path, which is truly astonishing. Indrajit and Meghvahan are her sons. After Ravana's death, when her two sons take initiation from the great sage Anantvirya, she is deeply saddened, but the Arya named Shashikanta consoles her with her peaceful words, leading her to become an Aryika along with many other women. Now, the queen of the three-world-ruling Ravana adorns herself with only a white saree. In the end, she performs penance and ascends to heaven.
**[3] King Dasharatha**
King Dasharatha is the son of King Anaranya of Ayodhya. He is known for his simple nature, handsome physique, and courageous spirit. He has four wives: Kaushalya (Aparajita), Kekaya, Sumitra, and Suprabha, and they give birth to four sons: Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna. He is a true friend, a veritable ocean of friendship. The Mlechchas attack King Janaka. Upon hearing the news of his friend's plight, King Dasharatha, with full preparation, rushes to Janaka's aid, and the Mlechchas, defeated and destroyed, flee their country. Inspired by King Dasharatha's support and friendship, King Janaka decides to give his daughter Sita to Dasharatha's son, Rama. Due to the Narad's Lila, Janaka has to face many struggles with the Vidyadharas in this matter.