Episode 49 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla marks the start of Kishkindha Kand of Valmiki Ramayan. Brothers, Ram and Lakshman, reach the lovely and beautiful banks of lake Pampa. Beauty of the lake is mesmerizing. In the magical environment of the forest and the lake, Ram is reminded of Sita. He is stuck with grief and tells his brother Lakshman of his mental state. Ram seems to have lost his will to move any further immersed in the sorrow. Lakshman uses some strong words and pulls Ram out of negativity and depression. Lakshman pushes Ram to maintain his level of enthusiasm. Lakshman calls enthusiasm as the greatest force that can win over all hurdles. As they move close to Rishymook mountain on the other side of Lake Pampa, the brothers are noticed by Sugreev and his ministers. Sugreev is scared. Sugreev thinks that the brothers have been sent there by his brother Vaalee to kill him. To discuss the situation, Sugreev calls for a meeting of his ministers and associates. In the meeting, Hanuman pleads for a rational and reasoned examination of the situation without jumping to conclusions about the two brothers. Sugreev orders Hanuman to go and meet the two brothers to find out the reality about the two brothers.   (Ref. Chapters 1 and 2, Kishkindha Kand, Shreemad Valmikiy Ramayan)

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श्रीमद्वाल्मीकीय रामायण विश्व का  प्राचीनतम ग्रन्थ है। इसे आदिग्रन्थ कहा गया है। इसमें राम के जीवन का विस्तारपूर्वक वर्णन किया गया है। इसमें राम का चित्रण एक ऐसे मनुष्य के रूप में किया गया है जो संघर्ष करता है, परिश्रम करता है, जीवन के द्वन्द्वों का सामना करता है, अपने सहयोगियों एवं निकटस्थ व्यक्तियों से चर्चा करता है और विद्वतजनों से मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त करता है। वह धर्म एवं  आदर्श के पथ से कभी हटता नहीं है। उन्हें मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम कहा गया है। उनके जीवन का हर प्रसंग शिक्षाप्रद है, प्रेरणादायक है। चर्चा की इस श्रृंखला का उद्देश्य दर्शकों को राम के जीवन से परिचित कराना है। राम के जीवन को जान कर, समझ कर और आचरण में उतार कर हम अपने जीवन को सुखद एवं समृद्ध बना सकते हैं। समस्त सुधीजनों को अनेकानेक शुभकामनाओं के साथ विनम्रतापूर्वक समर्पित। 

Valmiki Ramayan is the original epic which narrates the story of Ram. It is a detailed work which describes Ram as a human being who faced all the difficulties of life. Ram of Valmikiy Ramayan faces dilemmas, discusses with his family and friends, accepts guidance from learned men and suffers hardships. He always takes the right decisions and follows the path of dharm. This series of conversations is intended to help the viewers understand the personality of Ram. After understanding, one can adopt Ram's ideals in one's own life and enrich one's life.

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Anil Chawla is an engineer - B.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a Master of Laws (LL.M.), a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional. 

Yogita Pant is Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Personnel Management. She is also a practicing advocate specializing in corporate law and an Insolvency Professional. Both are Partners in Anil Chawla Law Associates LLP - http://www.indialegalhelp.com