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Reading: Hanuman- The Epitome of Devotion and Courage

                                                     Image Details: Hanuman, Source: flickr

The comic book highlights important events that occurred in the Hanuman's life. Compared to R.K. Narayan's "Ramayana," there is definitely more information about Hanuman's life in the comic book as well as the extent of Hanuman's devotion to Rama.

The comic book begins with Hanuman when he was a child. He accidentally grabs the sun, believing it to be a piece of fruit. This was one of the first instances when Hanuman displays his strength. The book explains how Hanuman met Sugriva as he saved Sugriva from a wild elephant. Also, Hanuman joins Sugreeva in exile and meets Rama and Lakshmana, who defeat Sugriva's brother, Vali.

Hanuman plays a vital part in helping Rama save Sita. He finds Sita in Lanka and explains to her that Rama is coming to rescue her. Also, Hanuman attacks the rakshasas who were frightening Sita, but he is captured by Ravana's son. Ravana's brother implores Ravana to release Hanuman, but Ravana sets Hanuman's tail on fire. Hanuman's tail grows longer and sets Lanka on fire, destroying integral parts of the city. This part was mentioned in R.K. Narayan's "Ramayana;" however there was not much detail about Hanuman's actions in Lanka.

When Hanuman returns to Rama, they build a bridge so that they can cross the sea to Lanka and Hanuman even carries Rama on his shoulders. Hanuman fight in the battle against Ravana and constantly gives his support to Rama and Lakshmana. When Lakshmana is injured, Hanuman brings the Mount Gandhamandan in order to heal Lakshmana and the monkey army.

With Hanuman's help, Rama is able to injure and later defeat Ravana. When Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita return to Ayodhya, Hanuman vows to never leave him and be by his side forever. The comic book gives much more information about Rama and Hanuman's relationship and how devout Hanuman was toward Rama. It seems that without Hanuman, it would have been difficult for Rama to defeat Ravana and rescue Sita.

Bibliography: Amar Chitra Katha, Hanuman- The Epitome of Devotion and Courage Vol: 502.

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