Image title: Children’s Illustrated Ramayana: Figure 47

Rama wanted a bridge to be built to link the mainland with Lanka. But for this the help of the sea-god, Varuna, was required.

When Varuna failed to answer his summons, Rama in great wrath swore he would scorch the seas and dry up the ocean. When he started doing so, the sea-god was humbled. He appeared on the crest of the waves and promised all his help for building the bridge.

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These illustrations are from the book called “Children's Illustrated Ramayana” which is an abridged retelling of the Ramayana authored by Vishnu B while the illustrations are by Vipin K. Das.

Note: You can read the full English translation of the Ramayana on this site.

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