Episode 45 of the conversations between Yogita Pant and Anil Chawla describes the meeting of Ram with wounded Jataayu. As Ram and Lakshman continue their search for Sita they see a huge bird lying on the ground. Ram thinks that the bird was a rakshas who had killed Sita. Ram moves to kill the huge bird. Jataaayu speaks and identifies himself. Jataayu also tells the brothers about kidnapping of Sita by Raavan and his war with Raavan. Jaatayu is close to death and is breathing his last. Yet, Jataayu tells Ram about the direction in which Raavan had taken Sita. Jaatayu also tries to give hope to Ram by saying that Raavan has embraced his death by kidnapping Sita and that Ram will soon kill Raavan. Ram wants to hear more from Jataayu but the king of birds meets his end under the loving eyes of Ram. Death of Jataayu saddens Ram greatly. Ram completes all the last rites for Jataayu the same way as a son does for his father.  (Ref. Chapters 67 and 68, Aranya 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 ex-IP (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 ex-IP (Insolvency Professional). Both are Partners in Anil Chawla Law Associates LLP - http://www.indialegalhelp.com