This week, Hanuman will describe the end of the battle Lanka between Rama and his army and Ravana and the other demons.  This is after Hanuman had already made the hundred-league jump to find Sita. This is after Hanuman had already saved Rama and the others when he retrieved Medicine Hill. The last days of the battle were the most intense. And now, Hanuman will tell us all about those last days.
 
    "Well, the last days were the most intense. The entire battle lasted over eighteen months. Every day was the same for several months. The demons would attack and we would kill them. There was a large army of fierce monkeys and bears. They could handle most of the demons in one-on-one battle. Whenever they attacked in groups, it was a sad sight. Sugriva, Rama, Lakshmana, Jambavan and myself helped out during these group attacks. Rama could attack the demons from far away, with precisely placed arrows. Lakshmana was the same way, but he was also very skilled with a sword. Jambavan would just squeeze large groups of demons to death. Sugriva and myself fought with everything we could. I remember seeing Sugriva pick up trees and hit attacking demons. When demons would invade in large groups I would enlarge myself and step on them, quickly ending their lives."

"During the last days of the battle, the attacks were far more intense. I mean every time I would turn around, there were more demons vigorously attacking. I just remember fighting and fighting. I had no regard for anything but defeating the demons and Ravana. So much happened in those last days. I lost many friends, some I had known my entire life. That was the hardest part. All of the warriors fought for Sita, Rama and for freedom. I don't remember much from those days. I will always feel saddened by the amount of life lost in that battle. So many demons, bears and monkeys killed. Bodies were lying all throughout the field."
 
"Hanuman, do you feel remorseful about the battle?" asked the reporter.

"Remorseful! No! Never! I said I was saddened at the loss of life. Remorse will never be associated with that battle. We were all fighting for what was right. We were standing up against an evil tyrant that thought he could do whatever he wanted. We were standing up for freedom. We had to fight! We had to win!"
 
"Now, back to the battle. I don't remember much about the events that occurred. I have dreams sometimes and I know they are memories coming back to me. I remember knocking Ravana to the ground once, only to be immediately attacked. I, and the others, fought with everything that we had. We gave that battle our all, as it was all or nothing at that point. That battle changed the world, the heavens and hell forever. I was devoted to the battle. I fought without sleep or food. I gave my food to others for their nourishment. I fought when others need to rest. I gave the weapons I was using to those who needed them more. I never backed away from a fight or enemy. I would not have given up in that battle, unless my life was ended and then my soul would have fought on."

"Hanuman, I'm sorry for the friends that you lost. I thank you for your courage to go up against a tyrant like Ravana. You and the others stood up against a demon who went unchallenged for so long. You made the world a better place for all to live. Thank you, "said the reporter as he wrapped up the interview with Hanuman.
 
    Next week will be our final adventure of Hanuman. The next story will be from a different Indian Epic, but the same Hanuman will join us. The following week Hanuman Jayanti will begin. We will have all the details of events that are occurring across India. There are many events all across the country, all worshipping the courage and devotion of the great Hanuman.