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The Guardian of Creation keeps the universe in balance.

Pham Thien created the most powerful beings:

the all-powerful celestial beings,

and the violent, cruel Asura clan.

To vie for dominance over the Three Realms,

The devas and the asuras have been at war for many ages.

The story begins when that war was drawing to a close.

The decisive battle that will determine who will rule the Three Realms.

[Movie Title: THE RAMAYANA EPIC - PART I]

The Asura Army

led by Chief Kaikesi along with the almighty Asura Emperor.

Asura stood on the verge of victory.

But Indra was blessed by the god Vishnu.

With the aid of the god Vishnu, Indra’s power grew even stronger.

The gods emerged victorious,

The Asuras brought shame upon themselves.

The prosperous Kingdom of Lanka...

[THE ISLAND NATION OF LANKA THE CAPITAL OF THE ASURA TRIBE]

Now it belongs to the gods.

Sovereignty was granted to Kubera.

Those who once dreamed of ruling the Three Realms, the Asuras, must now live as slaves.

Now they must endure a life of slavery.

[RASATALA - THE DEEPEST LEVEL OF HELL]

Deep underground in Rasatala,

They are struggling in poverty.

The gods thought the war was over,

But this is just the beginning,

the beginning of a catastrophic disaster.

Why has our family line fallen into decline?

It's for you, Dashanana.

Besides music and the classics, I don’t pay attention to anything else.

What good is all that bloodshed, if it doesn’t help the clan rise to greatness?

Look at the injustice and cruelty that our people are enduring.

All these heartbreaking tragedies,

were all caused by the god Vishnu himself.

He always stands on the side of the gods.

Whenever an Asura grows powerful, Vishnu descends to earth to destroy him.

Why isn't anyone doing anything?

Mom did it.

My mother married a wise man.

Because Mom believes you will inherit her strength

the power of the Asuras combined with the wisdom of the sages.

But just look at my mother’s fate.

Vibhishana is as kind as his father.

As for Kumbhakarna and Surpanakha...

But my child, Dashanana, you have both of them flowing through your veins.

The strength of the Asuras and the sharpness of the sage.

Only you can restore the glory

which originally belonged to our Asura clan.

My child's future cannot remain buried forever

in the depths of hell this dark Rasatala.

But at that royal palace...

It's time for rage, it's time for revenge,

The time has come to overthrow the gods, the time has come for Vishnu to perish.

Respectfully,

[THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT GOKARNA WHERE DASHANANA UNDERWENT AUSTERITIES]

Rigorous asceticism and deep meditation

forced the Transcendent One to incarnate.

Stop, Dashanana.

Give up asceticism.

Its immense energy

could destroy even this vast universe.

Throughout the Three Realms, there has never been anyone,

to dare to practice asceticism to such an extreme degree.

I humbly ask You to grant me a favor,

O Supreme Creator.

Something that no one in the Three Realms has ever been granted.

What do you wish to ask for, Dashanana?

Every living being is born to die.

Immortality.

Immortality...

Immortality.

Please hear me, Creator.

The gods cannot kill me.

Both the Asuras and the Gandharvas,

None of them can take a child's life.

Yaksas, evil spirits, or demigods,

No magic can destroy you.

A body untouched by illness, an unstoppable force.

Even the gods must bow down before you.

Vietnamese subtitles by Lửng Mật Twitter: @daihuuuu

He's the boss.

That's right, it's him.

Dashanana!

Big Brother!

Mom is proud of you.

I kept my word.

But the vow is not yet complete.

This is just the beginning.

Let's go.

The people are waiting for us.

Now I am the king.

Come before your subjects like a victorious king.

[THE ROYAL PALACE OF LANKA: RAVANA’S CORONATION CEREMONY]

The one who had long sat on the golden throne of Lanka,

I'm not even worthy to carry the king's sandals today.

In the Three Realms, no one is stronger than him.

In the Three Realms, no one is wiser than him.

He was born with an eternal destiny:

reigned over the entire vast Three Realms.

King of Kings, the Invincible Emperor.

The morning sun will see a new Lanka.

A new Lanka, where there are no Asuras

We must continue to shed blood or shed tears.

Forget about hunger and thirst.

Whatever we eat, you eat the same.

As we live, so shall you live.

If our palace were to shimmer with pure gold,

Your homes will also shine with gold.

From now on, we will no longer be afraid.

The Three Realms will tremble at the mere mention of my name.

No one can hurt me anymore.

Everyone must bow down before me.

We will use our strength to reclaim the glory of our clan that was stolen from us.

Heaven, the human world, and the underworld—the three realms now have but one ruler: Ravana.

Let this be the beginning of an empire that spreads far and wide.

Wherever we go, our flag flies there.

Why must we bow our heads in submission?

We also have patience.

Those who bow their heads will live.

Anyone who raises a weapon will be beheaded.

Their magic is useless.

Their strength is also useless.

Khara, Dushana, from now on you are my siblings.

Until my last breath, I’ll be grateful to you, big brother.

Surpanakha, starting today, we will forever

is a family and an invincible army.

Get ready to go to heaven.

We will do battle with Indra.

Fight Indra?

Let him beg.

[AMARAVATI - INDRA'S HEAVEN]

We have a message.

Go back and report to Lord Vishnu

which you have always worshiped, saying:

From now on, there will be only one ruler of the Three Realms.

We see doom in Ravana’s eyes.

All three realms are suffering because of his tyranny.

If we don't stop him, the entire universe will be destroyed.

Whenever the universe is engulfed in evil,

The god Vishnu has descended to Earth once again.

Thanks to the grace of Brahma, he became invincible.

It's impossible to defeat him.

Remember, Indra, Ravana didn't ask

is spared death at the hands of mortals.

It seems that was his plan.

Ravana believed that if a deity were to be born as a weak mortal,

He would easily be able to eliminate him.

If that were to happen, the human world would be plunged into eternal darkness.

The prayer was answered.

Put aside your doubts and ask Him to bless you.

[THE KINGDOM OF AYODHYA THE CAPITAL OF THE SUNLINE DYNASTY]

♪ With all my heart, I bow to Lord Vishnu, the eternal Protector of all beings...

♪ May Janardana protect the Dharma and eliminate all suffering in the world...

♪ We humbly ask Lord Madhava to bestow His blessings upon all living beings in the universe...

Then the god Vishnu took his seventh incarnation,

descended to earth at the royal palace of King Dasharatha,

my closest friend in Ayodhya.

With my three younger brothers.

Thanks to the gods, I have four children.

Sumitra's children: Lakshmana...

Kaikeyi's son: Bharata.

And...

my eldest son, the son of Kausalya: Rama.

As the king of all birds, I, Jatayu,

had the good fortune to behold Rama with her own eyes.

Jatayu respectfully greets the princes.

That's really strange.

I’ve never seen a birth chart like this.

Rama's future is both bright and bleak.

On one side lies boundless wealth and prosperity, on the other, immense suffering.

Every day, the first blessing

My father’s love has always been for my eldest brother, Rama.

Because he’s the oldest brother, is that the only reason...

He’s talented and has what it takes.

So in what way are you inferior to Rama?

However, the king’s first blessing,

will always belong to my son Rama.

Rama, why aren't you asleep yet at this hour?

I am reflecting on the fate of humanity,

Dear Father.

Why is everyone’s fate different?

A child has to work hard plowing the fields,

while another child enjoyed the luxuries of the royal palace.

Lakshmana, do you think so too?

No, but as long as the boss hasn't gone to sleep,

Then I just can't seem to sleep peacefully.

The boss's question has yet to be answered...

There will come a time when we have to make difficult decisions.

It is Rama’s decisions that will determine the outcome:

He was forgotten, just like so many other kings,

may be honored for all time.

As far as we know, Vishnu was born as a mortal.

He is studying martial arts and military strategy to defeat you.

Your Majesty.

I say let this spark turn into a sea of fire.

Rising from the ashes, Maricha, the master of fire magic.

[THE MAIN HALL OF THE AYODHYA ROYAL PALACE]

The great sage Vishvamitra,

His arrival makes Ayodhya even more sacred.

What made you leave your monastery and come here?

Ravana.

We are performing a ritual for the welfare of the world.

But the two evil demons who were Ravana's minions,

Tataka and Subahu, keep disrupting our rituals.

I myself, along with the main army, will set out,

protect the sacrificial ceremony of the great sage.

We don't need an army.

We came here just to ask for a warrior.

Rama...

Please forgive me, O Great Sage.

To confront those ferocious demons who use dark magic,

Like Tataka and Subahu, only Rama could do it.

He regarded Rama as nothing more than a son.

But to me, Rama is a fearless warrior.

A warrior is taught the art of war,

and tactics from Master Vasishtha himself.

His arrow flew as fast as a gale.

His intellect was unparalleled.

His wisdom shines as brightly as the sun.

The people of Ayodhya loved him more than their own lives.

Please forgive me, O sage.

For your command, I would dare to sacrifice even my life.

But my child is more precious than my own life; I cannot send him to his death.

Stop!

I can't stand this humiliation any longer.

Please don't misunderstand, O sage.

O King Dasharatha, at this very moment,

My wrath could consume you,

along with the entire capital Ayodhya was reduced to ashes!

I bow my head, Teacher.

Blessings to you.

The anger toward the king is justified.

But not with a father.

Out of love for his son, the king set aside his royal duties.

So speak, Rama.

If you have to make this decision,

What will you do?

I don't know if I 'm worthy.

He has never even been in battle.

Nevertheless, sir, my father...

He set aside his father and the great army to choose me.

You must have seen something special in me,

but which the ordinary human eye cannot yet perceive.

This is truly the most precious opportunity in the world,

to test my child's fighting skills.

Please let me go.

Big Brother, I'll go with you, too.

No, Bharata.

If Ayodhya has no Rama, then it needs Bharata all the more.

The boss is right.

In any case, I'll go with him.

Sir, if Lakshmana were to come along...

What do you think, sir?

To fight the evil demons, do you need me, Master?

Didn't you also study the art of war,

Is that from the venerable Master Vasishtha?

Do you see Rama's plan?

He skillfully persuaded Bharata to stay.

So that when the demons are vanquished, all the glory will go to Rama.

That's enough, Manthara.

Every time he opens his mouth, he spews venom.

I have never considered you a servant.

So don't just say whatever comes to mind.

Remember that.

I have never advised Her Highness,

Don’t give your love and affection to Prince Rama.

But please don’t let your love for others be so great that,

yet turn a blind eye to the injustice suffered by their own child.

[TATAKA FOREST - SIDDHASHRAMA RETREAT CENTER]

There's not a hint of life in this forest.

"Teacher, why does the forest seem to be cursed?"

Long ago, this place was incredibly beautiful.

Tataka and Subahu took it over and turned it into this.

Thousands of sages living in the forest were slaughtered by the demons.

The demons have slaughtered all of them.

I chose you to put an end to it,

This is the cause of this bloody disaster, Rama.

Boss, I've set traps everywhere.

But is this enough to stop the demons?

And yet, all day today, we,

I still haven't seen any sign of those demons.

Sir, please stop.

Tataka and Subahu will not appear here.

Please come with me.

This forest is unusually quiet.

Dear Teacher!

How did you know it was a demon?

When the devil is near, all the animals fall silent.

You stay here and protect our master at all costs, so I can go and destroy those evil demons.

Teacher!

Big Brother, killing a woman goes against the righteous path.

For the wicked, there is no right path.

Eradicating them is the greatest path.

The clouds in the sky are scattering flowers to celebrate Rama’s victory.

You have proven yourself to be an outstanding warrior.

I want to pass on to you the secret art of divine weapons,

so that my child may become an unrivaled warrior.

That is a great honor for me, sir.

The power of the gods has converged within you, Rama.

When you recite the mantras, their power will follow your arrow.

We have just defeated the Tataka demons,

and Subahu using only conventional weapons.

With this divine weapon, no evil spirit can stand against it.

When there's no other choice.

I still have one question, sir.

To send divine soldiers into the heavens, you need the divine bow of Vishnu or Shiva.

How did we get it?

It’s not physical strength, but rather intelligence,

It was only then that my child was able to win that magical bow.

He must win the competition to choose a husband for Princess Sita of Mithila.

Alongside hundreds of warriors, your courage will be put to the test.

Sita, the bride-selection ceremony.

Sir, when it comes to tests of courage, just leave it to the boss.

But what if we knew more about that princess?

Sir...

Sita is no ordinary person, Rama.

She was born from the womb of Mother Earth.

Sita is highly skilled in battle.

A deep understanding of the Vedas.

Shiva's Pinaka bow,

Even if hundreds of warriors joined forces, they still couldn’t lift it.

And yet, ever since she was a child, Sita had been able to lift it with ease.

How important is that magical bow to you,

Then Princess Sita is just as important.

Do you have any more questions, Rama?

Sir, if only I could see her just once,

Your concerns will disappear.

[THE KINGDOM OF MITHILA THE HOMELAND OF PRINCESS SITA]

Hail to the Supreme Lord Shiva,

I have always firmly believed that the chosen one,

May tomorrow’s bride-selection ceremony be filled with love,

complete virtue and a kind heart.

But please tell me who that person is.

♪ My mind and my heart, I humbly offer them entirely to You...

Are you planning to attend the groom-selection ceremony?

Is there anyone worthy of holding Sita's hand?

[MITHILA PALACE SWAYAMVARA CEREMONY]

This challenge does not require physical strength,

but requires absolute devotion.

Could it be that throughout this majestic hall,

Can’t anyone lift Shiva’s bow to string it?

Your Majesty, if you permit, my disciple will give it a try.

It is truly a great honor for me,

Dear Great Sage,

Lord Shiva, please bless Sita...

Please forgive me, Lord Shiva, please forgive me.

O wise one, who is this extraordinary disciple of yours?

Rama, the eldest son of King Dasharatha of the Solar Dynasty.

It wasn't like that at first,

Didn't he originally plan to attend the matchmaking ceremony?

So why did he change his mind?

Since we have heard of her virtues,

and because I caught a glimpse of her for just a moment.

Does she know I have to draw my bow?

No.

But I hope you yourself will pick it up.

Because I have heard of him, and have seen him for just a moment.

To make this a reality, I have prayed to all the gods.

Her prayer was answered.

But I’m thinking about my promise.

A promise?

I had already promised my three younger brothers,

that the four brothers would all get married on the same day.

I think of his heartfelt wish and that promise of his,

It has now become a complete reality.

He used to hesitate, didn't he?

If they hadn't met, would our wedding have fallen through?

Once the gods have decided who will be with whom, no power can separate them.

My...

I know there’s nothing I can do to fill the void,

the void that Sita left behind in the palace.

But I promise you, Father:

until the very last breath of my life,

In my heart, there will never be a place,

for any woman other than Sita.

Your Excellency!

Who is he?

The sixth incarnation of the god Vishnu, a great devotee of the god Shiva: Parashurama.

He is the one who has swept away [the enemies] twenty-one times,

a warrior lineage Kshatriyas on earth.

A man of great courage like you attending the wedding,

I don't understand why.

I have no interest in any of you or this festival.

I just want to know which one of you is bold enough,

Would you dare to break Shiva’s bow?

Is that you?

You are only allowed to draw your bow,

not to break it.

You will certainly be punished.

What is the punishment for this crime?

The boss had no intention of breaking Shiva's bow.

It broke just as I was lifting it.

If it's broken, it's broken.

Why do we have to...

Now I’ll have to behead both of you.

Dasharatha!

If you stand in my way, the day of your doom will come.

Please do not mistake our humility for cowardice.

We have observed the ceremony.

But you just keep humiliating us.

Family Lineage Our Raghu,

He has never backed down from any battle.

I have never even feared the King of Hell on the battlefield.

I am your King of Hell...

Please accept Vishnu’s Sharanga bow.

The age of Parashurama has come to an end.

The era of Parashurama has come to an end.

This is the dawn of the Rama era.

[GRAND CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF AYODHYA TO WELCOME PRINCESS SITA]

♪ The radiant sun has risen, bestowing blessings upon our royal family

♪ The nobleman of unparalleled beauty, beloved by all the people, found a happy union in the land of Mithila

The love that everyone has for me,

I humbly ask everyone to devote themselves entirely to Sita,

my child’s soulmate, starting today.

Even if I had paradise, it wouldn’t be as joyful.

What are you looking for an answer to,

among the constellations in the sky?

Mother, a major event is about to take place.

[12 YEARS LATER IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF AYODHYA]

Father, under the rule of a valiant king,

As compassionate as a human being, Ayodhya is thriving.

Ayodhya’s future lies safely in their hands.

Why rush to pass the throne on to your child?

I'm old now, Rama.

I wish to lay aside the burdens of governing the court.

If that is what the person wishes,

Yes, sir.

Come on, let's check it out.

Do you understand now?

Ever since Sita returned, my Rama’s fortune has been on the rise.

Why shouldn’t we be lucky, my dear?

by our gentle Princess Sita,

She is, in fact, an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi.

No one makes a better king than Rama.

Rama's coronation is sure to be a grand affair.

Here, Mother, please try a little of this sweet treat.

Does this necklace go well with the coronation,

Isn't that Prince Rama of our family, Manthara?

This is just right for people.

What's this all about, Manthara?

This is precisely the deception perpetrated by King Dasharatha,

has been quietly treating the empress that way all this time.

It’s easy to understand why Ayodhya is rejoicing.

But why are people happy?

Back when he was young,

when her father married her off to that elderly king,

Dasharatha had vowed to pass the throne on to his son.

What kind of mother is she?

For a biological child to suffer such a great injustice,

But why are people so happy?

Rama is my son, too.

Wasn't Kausalya the one who gave birth to him?

What is that person thinking?

Why does Kausalya think I’m happy that you’ve come?

You idiot!

No matter how much a concubine is loved, her heart is filled with nothing but venom.

This looks really nice on Kaikeyi, doesn't it?

Bharata loved Rama with all his heart.

But did Rama love Bharata that much?

Just think about it—why was Rama’s coronation,

Why was it held at that very moment when Prince Bharata was absent?

After this injustice, how could Dasharatha possibly show his face to Bharata?

Then Bharata, too, will live as a servant.

Before long, the people and Bharata will live in poverty.

What should we do now, Manthara?

Go into the room of sorrow.

Demand that Dasharatha restore people's rights.

If today Her Highness continues to stand by with her arms folded,

Then, starting tomorrow, within these palace walls,

both the man and the prince Bharata will be no more,

any remaining authority or standing.

Sita will wear your jewelry.

Please take off all your jewelry.

So that every corner of the palace is bathed in light.

Everywhere.

Kaikeyi!

[KOPABHAVAN—THE CHAMBER OF SORROW OF QUEEN KAIKEYI]

What's wrong with her?

Who put her in this situation?

That's us, my beloved.

What she asks for, I can never grant.

Remember one thing: if I had to choose between her and my son,

We will never hesitate.

I will choose my son.

Yes, I, too, hope so, Your Majesty.

The son whom Your Majesty has promised to make king.

Your Majesty, have you forgotten the promise you made to my father?

Have you forgotten that promise, too?

The day I saved Your Majesty’s life on the battlefield.

Could it be that the oath of the ruler of the Sun Dynasty,

Does it really have no value at all now?

Ever since I was a child, I have heard that whatever fate has in store will come to pass.

I’ve always longed to know what my destiny has in store for me.

Now the Fire God has bound his fate to mine.

If he reads this, he’ll surely know.

Your Highness, the Crown Prince, Queen Kaikeyi, and the King,

Please have him come immediately to the room of sorrow.

Is everything still okay?

Rama, will you obey my command?

Until my very last breath, Father.

Draw this sharp, sacred sword,

and pierced straight through my father’s chest.

What's going on, Father?

No matter how major the incident may be,

We always find a way to work things out, though.

Which one is heavier, Rama?

It is the sacred sword of the Sun King,

Or is it his golden promise?

It must be a promise.

A king who does not keep his word will not be respected by his people.

If respect is lost, the king’s kingdom will be cursed.

Right?

Please explain that to your father.

As a child, keeping my father’s promise is my duty.

Please, Your Majesty, just give the order.

First, listen, Rama.

Let's wait and see.

Don't regret your decision.

I've made up my mind.

May the Queen Mother issue the order.

The throne belongs to Bharata.

Bharata will be a wise king.

As for me, I had to endure 14 years of exile in the deep forest.

No way!

As long as I'm alive, I won't let that happen.

According to the righteous path, if the king loses his mind and someone takes advantage of that for personal gain,

We have to kill them both.

Who are you going to kill?

Our promised Father?

The mother demanding that the promise be kept, or someone who knows nothing about this?

Where is our brother?

I really don't know why,

and the queen mother had once hoped that you would ascend the throne.

And I don't know why,

But now he wants to banish his child to the deep forest.

As I have obeyed orders before, I hereby accept this order as well.

Please don't worry.

Both commands given by the queen, one after the other,

I will do my best to carry this out wholeheartedly.

The Empress Dowager didn't need to do that.

People can say whatever they want.

That person has that right with the child.

I will never let her come with me.

Sita, this exile is mine.

It's just me.

He accepted exile to keep his promise.

And yet, by breaking yet another promise, didn’t he think about it even for a second?

What about the vows he made to me on our wedding day?

That whether in good times or bad, we’ll always be together.

Doesn't that promise mean anything?

I’ve already said it: from now on, we’ll share the same fate.

Whatever it is, I’ll accept it.

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Before setting out, I would also like to humbly ask,

Mother, please grant me a promise.

That on the day my term of fourteen years of exile ends,

the first blessing from the Queen Mother each morning,

I will continue to give it to you just as I do today.

Because Rama is the eldest son, and because Rama is the beloved child.

Rama...

Please forgive me, Rama.

Please forgive me.

[TAMASA RIVER WHARF ON THE BORDER OF THE KINGDOM OF AYODHYA]

If that is your wish, we will not stand in your way.

Just as Princess Sita and Prince Lakshmana followed him,

We will follow as well.

Prince Rama set out for the depths of the forest,

is to fulfill a child’s filial duty.

As his wife, it is my duty to follow him.

Lakshmana upheld the righteous path of a younger brother.

Similarly,

the righteous path of you all, the people,

is to look after Ayodhya while we are away and keep this place thriving.

We are determined to uphold our principles to the fullest,

May all the people also uphold the true path of the people.

Please let us go.

Greetings!

My karma...

The consequences of my curse,

Rama is suffering.

Why...

Why...

[LANKA GRAND HALL - COMPLETION CELEBRATION BANQUET]

Vidyutjihva attended the banquet.

Has the guest of honor at the grand banquet not woken up yet?

O people of Lanka, my younger brother, whom you all love so dearly, Kumbhakarna.

I'm awake now.

The bedroom is quite different from a grand banquet celebrating a victory,

Keep that in mind, Vidyutjihva.

You are a king.

Saving face will be to your advantage.

Are you trying to lecture me on dignity, Ravana?

All things considered, right from the start,

You have never understood the rules of kingship.

Weren't you once a slave?

You will still be a slave if I don't step in to help.

Today's grand banquet to celebrate your success,

Just as dull as that sleepy younger brother of mine.

The only thing worth celebrating at this party is the wine.

And the alcohol is all gone, too.

Even if you do not understand the rules of imperial governance,

Then at least fulfill your duty as a server,

of someone who used to be a slave, my friend.

Revenge or Forgiveness?

Forgiveness or Revenge?

Revenge, revenge.

Please come this way.

We will treat you as you deserve.

That’s too bad—didn’t our party make you happy?

So, how about we do it this way?

Let's put on a show to entertain you.

A friendly match between us and our friends.

Your arrogant and reckless behavior today,

It is simply thanks to the grace bestowed by Brahma.

It was the grace of Brahma long ago that made you so arrogant.

You know full well that I cannot kill you.

Do you want to kill me?

Let's do it another time, my friend.

Let’s make our people happy today.

Making them happy doesn't interest me in the least.

What about Lanka?

You're still craving Lanka, aren't you?

During the match, if Vidyutjihva causes us to lose even a single drop of blood,

just a single drop of blood,

Lanka will be his.

Just one drop?

Well then...

The wine you drink is bottomless,

Is that fair?

That’s a very fair deal, isn’t it?

Let's play.

Are you drunk, or did I win?

How could you forget that I won?

In silk robes, only princes are born,

while the emperor bathes in blood,

forged by my scars,

born on the battlefield.

But...

[MOUNT CHITRAKOOT: THE PLACE WHERE RAMA AND SITA STOPPED]

Big Brother,

Could it be that the sage Vishvamitra had foreseen that you would be exiled?

It wasn't just to destroy the demon Tataka,

but to face someone even more fearsome than Lady Kaikeyi.

I've learned to control my arrows very well, Lakshmana.

Let's control our tongues during class.

I'm studying right now.

The King of Ayodhya, son of Kaikeyi,

The new emperor of Bharata is on his way.

He came to finish what his mother had left undone.

Bharata?

Along with his army.

He came to kill his older brother in order to secure the throne in Ayodhya.

I think Bharata...

Big Brother, you possess every virtue.

If only you would use a little cunning,

By now, you must be residing in a palace of gold and jade.

Huynh simply held out his arms to welcome him.

I will greet him with this sword.

Big Brother!

Hey, big brother! My big brother Rama!

Everything that happened was my fault.

I had no idea about this.

He had abandoned the mother who did that.

She no longer has the right to call me her son.

The prince spoke words of reproach so harshly to the queen mother,

That is completely contrary to the duty of a son, Bharata.

Everything people do stems from love.

The throne will always be yours.

I don't need it.

The people of Ayodhya hope for the same thing.

Please come back, big brother.

I can't go back to Ayodhya, Bharata.

I already promised.

But why, big brother?

It is the Promised One himself who is now calling you back to Ayodhya.

As for the person who made the promise, he has passed away.

Even if the promise from long ago no longer binds us,

Do you think the thing that led us to the forest was just a promise?

No, Lakshmana.

Behind all this, there must surely be divine intervention.

If we were to turn back now and return to the capital,

We will never fully understand the will of heaven behind it all.

The answer lies ahead.

When my exile is over, I will return to Ayodhya.

If this is already the big brother’s firm decision,

Then I humbly bow my head and obey your wishes.

How is Huynh bound by his promise,

I, too, swear this oath: I will never rule Ayodhya.

I and Shatrughna will focus solely on matters of state.

I ask for only one thing.

Please give me your sandals.

I will place them on the golden throne to fulfill the true path.

We shouldn't stay here any longer.

What's the big deal about staying, boss?

This forest is located on the border of Ayodhya.

I don't know what's out there.

The people of Ayodhya already know I'm here.

As long as we linger near this border,

The various clans will not accept Bharata’s rule.

I was not responsible for Vidyutjihva's death.

It was he who dared to utter words that insulted our clan,

something we have never and will never tolerate.

But he is my husband.

That is why his death was so peaceful.

Otherwise, you’ll see just how painfully I’ll tear him apart.

It was merely a strategic alliance.

We don't need it anymore.

You don't mind, do you?

Surpanakha, come with us to live in Janasthana.

That's great!

Go on, Surpanakha, start a new life.

Whomever you choose, I will marry you off to that person.

[THE DANDAKA JUNGLE THE REALM OF THE EVIL DEMONS]

I've never seen a forest this scary.

That's nothing.

The forest where Vishvamitra’s hermitage was located,

is far more dangerous and frightening than this place.

No.

Is this really what you call scary?

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[THE MONASTERY OF THE GREAT WISE MAN AGASTYA]

Nothing yet is worth those evil demons,

They don't have to risk their lives fighting us.

Sage Agastya!

It is a great honor for me to meet a great sage such as you.

We’ve been waiting for you for many years.

I feel like you know everything about me.

What do you want to know?

What is my mission in this life?

Fate brought me here...

The decision to go into exile was mine.

The decision not to return Ayodhya is yours, too.

Today you stand before me, and what lies ahead is also your decision.

Sita, a princess whether in the palace or deep in the forest,

And you should never go without jewelry.

Take this quiver.

The list of names in there is endless.

O wise one, I, too, have slain a demon.

Is it right for me to do that?

Remember this protective mantra.

No one can beat it.

Go on, Rama.

Let us bow our heads in gratitude to the universe.

Because today is your very first day,

striding proudly in the form of a true warrior.

[PANCHAVATI FOREST ON THE BANKS OF THE GODAVARI RIVER]

Panchavati is so beautiful, isn't it?

Wherever she goes, that place becomes even more beautiful.

It took us a lot of hard work to build this little hut, sister-in-law.

I just hope Bharata won’t come here to apologize again.

Otherwise, we'll have to find another place.

[THE LAND OF JANASTHANA OUTPOST OF THE A-TU-LA EMPIRE]

Who are you?

To dare to set foot in the land of the Asuras without permission.

We are exiles,

came to seek shelter.

You dare to kill my demon while staying here?

Where did he get the nerve?

It was those demons who attacked first.

Self-defense is our right.

Aren't you afraid at all?

It is only wrongdoing that we should fear,

If you're doing the right thing, what's there to be afraid of?

On the surface, he appears to be an exile.

But why does he act like a warrior?

She was right.

We are members of the Ayodhya royal family.

My older brother is Rama, my older sister-in-law is Sita, and I am Lakshmana.

I am the princess who rules the land of Janasthana,

My name is Surpanakha.

Come with me to the palace,

rest and enjoy the banquet.

Thank you for the princess’s generosity.

We ourselves are bound by,

by the oath of fourteen years of exile in the deep forest.

Living in a palace is breaking that promise.

Our boss never breaks a promise.

She's fallen for him.

Did he notice?

Women can easily read other women's minds.

Please accept this gift.

I have a wish— can I say it?

Of course.

From the very first moment I saw him,

his handsome figure has left a deep impression,

right to the very depths of my heart— I’ve fallen head over heels for you.

I want to marry him.

What did she say?

Why hesitate?

I have already married Sita.

We don't need to take Sita's place.

I will be his second wife.

Doesn't his father have three wives?

So what’s stopping us from getting married?

I am a princess.

And she's absolutely stunning, too.

We have everything.

She deserves someone much better than me...

In my heart, there is only Sita.

There's no room for anyone else.

Big Brother!

What did Huynh say to that princess?

Did you see that?

Go ahead and tell me.

Let me tell you about it.

She wants to marry me and make me her king.

Well, then, why don't you be her king?

If I were to be her king, then who would be my servant?

She is a stunning beauty.

Think it over carefully.

A servant who becomes a king,

There’s no such thing as a second chance.

The sun is shining—why do we need fireflies, sister-in-law?

Where are you going?

Come on.

Demon, how dare you disguise yourself as Sita, my older sister, to deceive my older brother?

Today I will punish you.

No matter who you pretend to be, you can’t hide your true face.

Okay.

We're going to put an end to this mess right now.

What have you done, Lakshmana?

That evil woman dared to disguise herself as Sita,

to sweet-talk the boss with flirty words,

This is indeed the appropriate punishment for that sin.

I can just scare her.

Even an older brother can offer advice.

I swung my sword and cut off her nose just like that— her sins didn’t deserve such a fate...

What happened to your Princess Surpanakha was unjust.

No one should treat women that way.

We earnestly beg you.

War doesn't solve anything.

Surrender yourself and Sita.

Let's go!

Respectfully,

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Where are you running to, Rama?

Watch us cut off your wife's nose.

Then kill your younger brother.

All done.

I sentence you to death.

[THE ROYAL PALACE OF LANKA: THE WRATH OF EMPEROR RAVANA]

Who is that person?

Rama!

But all the misfortune of today,

It all started with you, big brother!

If you cannot bring yourself to kill Vidyutjihva,

then I would never have even thought of it,

searching for love with that Prince Rama.

I wouldn't have ended up like this.

I already warned you, big brother.

Surpanakha...

But be patient for now.

- Patience, you say? - Hmph!

How can you be a big brother and not feel ashamed!

My own younger sister had to endure such painful humiliation,

And yet you still have the nerve to tell me to be patient?

What happened to you breaks my heart too, Surpanakha!

But Rama seemed to possess divine powers.

It's not easy to deal with.

It seems that Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu.

It's quite possible.

Because long ago, when he sought a blessing from Brahma,

The boss was proud and wouldn't even ask for an exemption,

death caused by the hands of mortal humans.

Are you doubting Big Brother’s courage?

I'm only worried about my fate.

Think it over carefully before making a decision.

Don't listen to these cowards, boss.

As a great hero, avenge the humiliation suffered by your sister.

Should we be patient and conciliatory, or raise an army and wage war?

Should he maintain peace within the kingdom, or immediately send troops to seek revenge?

A truce or a declaration of war? Let’s sound the drums of war right now!

You have been waiting all these long, endless years,

To destroy Vishnu, why are you hesitating now?

Because I'm an idiot, fighting Rama would definitely get me killed.

The one born to triumph even over death is Dashanana, Ravana.

Victory is ours!

Vishnu must die!

You have everything, yet you still can't find peace.

From now on, instead of peaceful sleep, you choose the Asura’s nightmare.

Give it a try!

He's going to get a taste of it!

He cut off Ravana's sister's nose!

He cut off my little sister's nose!

His wife...

Curses, war, death.

Put an end to this ignorance.

Everything will end with Vishnu.

Pham Thien will not grant you immortality.

Kill Vishnu to gain immortality.

The stars indicate that this is the right moment.

To be a person of great wisdom yet do wrong...

Stay the course! March forth! War has given you everything!

This battle will destroy you! O Ravana, awaken and rise up!

Never be afraid of anyone! Rise up and wipe out the enemy once and for all!

The time has come.

We've been waiting for it for so many years.

This deep and bitter blood feud with a man named Rama,

I’m sure my brother will get full revenge for you, Surpanakha.

Repay in such a way that from now on, throughout the three realms,

No one dared to lift even a finger against Asura.

Rama's death will not be a quiet one,

Deep in the wild, untamed forest, a place unknown to anyone.

And right before the eyes of the entire universe,

We'll torture him while he's still alive— it's worse than killing him and tearing him to pieces!

Right here on this sacred land of Lanka,

In the place where our people were once humiliated, I will put an end to Rama!

An end to Vishnu's arrogance.

And it is also the full stop that marks the end of this incarnation,

the last of the deities named Vishnu in this world.

Sita...

He loves me so much.

All I need is to hear his voice every day,

All the worries in my heart have completely vanished.

His smile gives me the confidence that everything will be all right.

As long as he’s always by my side to protect me,

My heart holds no trace of fear or confusion.

Why did she say those things?

Yesterday, during the battle, I was afraid for a moment—afraid I might lose you.

At that very moment, I suddenly realized,

Without you, my life has no meaning.

I did not want her to follow me into exile.

But because she was with him, this exile turned into paradise.

That's so beautiful.

Did he never think that one day he would lose me?

Not yet.

I can’t even imagine life without her.

Don't think the worst.

My sister-in-law's hands seem to work magic.

The wound has completely healed.

Check this out, big brother.

That deer is so beautiful.

I’ve never seen a deer as beautiful as that.

There can't be a deer like that here.

Sister-in-law, that's a shape-shifting demon.

No matter where I look, all I see are demons and enemies, Lakshmana.

Rama, I want that deer.

This is magic...

Do not underestimate their magical power.

If that golden deer is really a demon in disguise,

Then destroying it is the duty of a warrior.

But if it really is a deer, Sita should be allowed to raise it.

I'll stay here with Sita.

It was the first time she asked me for something.

I'll be right back.

Lakshmana, can you hear me?

Yes, sister-in-law.

I heard that.

The boss is in danger.

He's calling me.

The boss never calls like that.

Surely that cry for help was just a ruse,

by the evil demon who transformed into another form to lure me away.

No, Lakshmana, that is indeed my Rama.

I have to go check it out.

Sita!

I think my older brother has killed the demon.

Our big brother is in danger out there,

And yet here I am, standing here and laughing.

Or perhaps the affection I have for my older brother has faded,

or the respect I have for my older sister-in-law has run dry.

No matter how many accusations my sister-in-law levels against me,

I won't let my sister go alone either.

All right, then—I’ll go save my Rama myself.

Sister-in-law, please stop, sister-in-law.

I'm leaving.

My boss left me no other choice.

The boss has entrusted me with the important task of protecting my sister-in-law.

Except for Sita, my older sister-in-law,

Any evil spirit that dares to cross this line,

will all be consumed by the sacred fire and reduced to ashes.

I ask only one thing of you: no matter what, do not cross this line.

Please give alms.

Is there any compassionate benefactor who would make an offering to this old monk,

I'm a little hungry and thirsty right now. How about some vegetarian rice and something to drink?

Please give alms.

Greetings, sir.

Blessings to you.

What are you doing in this forest?

Aren't you afraid of evil spirits?

Those who are awake, asleep, sitting, or standing— if they all think of Lord Shiva, what is there to fear?

The old monk was on his way to the Agastya hermitage,

I accidentally got lost in this dense forest.

My stomach is growling.

Are you doubting a monk?

Living in a land of evil requires vigilance.

Remember: if a monk comes to your door and leaves with an empty stomach, you will face misfortune.

A major disaster.

Lakshmana, I have no other choice.

We humbly ask the venerable monk to recite the first two lines,

from the 121st hymn of the tenth book of the Rigveda.

Not only did he fail to offer food and drink to the monks,

Yet you still speak with suspicion and insult me.

I wonder what’s in your heart right now,

There is not even a single drop of compassion left.

Please excuse me.

"In the beginning there was Hiranyagarbha, the sole ruler of all living beings and all things..."

"You uphold both the earth below and the heavens above; we humbly offer our gifts..."

"He is the Giver of life; all the gods obey His commands..."

"His shade is the realm of immortality, and even death is in His hands..."

Please forgive me, O sage.

Has your pride subsided yet?

Keep that bunch of fruit.

We'll go ask somewhere else.

Please stop, wise one.

No! No!

Please accept this fruit.

Go ahead.

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Do you think that by kidnapping me, you’ve settled the score, Ravana?

The result will be war.

Because my Rama will certainly come to save me.

That will be the beginning of your downfall.

[THE ROCK CLIFF WHERE THE DIVINE EAGLE JATAYU FOUGHT TO THE DEATH]

Rama!

Why has everything turned out this way?

Please forgive me, Rama!

We couldn't save Sita!

How is Sita doing?

Where is Sita?

Ravana...

He had arrived in Lanka.

Where is Lanka?

Anywhere is fine, boss.

I'll go there to bring my sister-in-law home.

It's not as easy as you think.

Because it is extremely difficult to get to Lanka.

Ravana is the ruler of the three realms.

He holds in his hands the supreme grace of Brahma,

along with the protection of Shiva, the Destroyer.

To date, no one has been able to beat him.

His younger brother is Kumbhakarna.

The strongest giant warrior in the universe.

On the battlefield, no one can match him.

His son, Meghanada, was Ravana's equal.

His magic is irresistible.

Ravana's army was vast beyond count, consisting entirely of skilled warriors.

Defeat them,

No ordinary army could pull that off.

But I have no one.

When I see Dasharatha, what should I say to him?

He is just like my father.

In the final days of his life, he endured so much suffering.

I don't want the two of you to be hurt any more.

I humbly ask you to convey a message to my father in the afterlife,

that we will soon return home once our exile is over.

Oh my goodness!

Don't get discouraged.

What does fate have in store, Lakshmana?

What are we chosen to do?

To be exiled at the hands of the queen mother?

To live far from my father as he lay on his deathbed?

Or should we just stand by today and watch as our Sita is taken away?

If this is our fate, we will never accept it.

Starting today, we will write our own destiny.

Whether in the mortal world or the underworld, No matter where Lanka is, we will find it.

If the tyrant Ravana proclaimed himself the ruler of the three worlds,

Then, right before the eyes of the Three Realms, I will finish him off!

Whether it’s his younger brother, his son, or even his entire army,

Dare to stand in our way, and they’ll all pay with their lives!

I will bring my Sita home.

This is the unwavering oath of King Dasharatha’s son,

proud descendants of the Royal House of the Sun!

Rama's Oath.

[END OF PART I — THE GREAT WAR WILL CONTINUE IN PART II]