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Vivaha Panchami
I want to find out scriptural or cultural references for the wedding day of Lord Rama and Sita Devi occuring on Shukla Paksha Panchami in the month of Margashirsha.
There is no reference to this in ...
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Did Ram and Laxman hunt in the forest and consume meat?
What does the unabridged Ramayana have to say? Did they (as Kashatriyas) really hunt and consume meat while they were in exile?
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Does formal marriage take place after swayamvara?
I read that draupadi was married to pandavas after swayamvara ceremony.What happened in ramayan between rama and seeta?
Are marriage rituals mandatory after swayamvara?
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An anachronism in Ramayana?
In the Wisdomlib version of Ramayana
https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-ramayana-of-valmiki/d/doc424748.html
under Brahma's praise of Rama
Thus spoke Kakutstha and Brahma, foremost of those ...
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Why Lord Ram refuses to be supreme god..?
आत्मानं मानुषं मन्ये रामं दशरथात्मजम् ||
सोऽहं यस्य यतश्चाहं भगवंस्तद्ब्रवीतु मे | (Valmiki Ramayan Yudh Kand chapter 117 verse 11)
"I think of myself to be a human being, by name Rama, the son ...
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How is kalyug's age 432,000 years?
I'm very confused about this:
As we know, the "Mahabharata" happened around 5,000 years ago and the "Ramayana" happened around 18,000 to 20,000 ago(according to google).
So, if the ...
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What is Ramanuja's basis to replace "Brahman" by "Atman" in his commentary on Bhagavad Gita 6.27?
BG 6.27
प्रशान्तमनसं ह्येनं योगिनं सुखमुत्तमम् । उपैति शान्तरजसं ब्रह्मभूतमकल्मषम्
Ramanuja's commentary:
https://ia802801.us.archive.org/33/items/...
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What was sita's fault?
In Valmiki Ramayana Yuddhakhanda chapter 115 we see Rama rebuking Sita because of suspicion regarding Sita's chastity. My question is even if Ravana forcefully slept with Sita {I know that was not the ...
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Please suggest a stotra that can be helpful in controlling excessive lust from our minds
I would like to know if there is a stotra which removes lustful thoughts and longing. Thanks 🙏🏻
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What does Lakshmana say about ungrateful people in Kinshkindha Kanda?
Is there really no Prayaschittam for ungrateful people?
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What does Sri Ramayanam Bala Kanda say about lakshanas of people in Ayodhya?
How were the people in Ayodhya? Were they rich or poor? What were their daily activities?
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Which scripture says that Vali would gain half the strength of his opponent in combat?
Which scripture says Vali would gain half the strength of his opponent in combat?
Does that explain why Rama killed Vali while not directly engaged in combat with him?
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Description about Sri Rangam Vimanam
Why is it called Pranava Akara Vimanam?
Does it have any scriptural backing or just hearsay and Sthala Puranam?
this article the Vimanam of SriRangam is called Pranavakara Vimanam.
I need any ...
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What is the opinion of Kashmiri shaivism on Ithihasas and Puranas?
Various Vedanta Sampradayas consider Ithihasas to be a valid pramana and accept the Puranas which belong to their sects i.e., Vaishnava sampradayas agree with vaishnava Puranas and so on. Since ...
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What is the story of Kali Ramayana? Is it a true story or just fiction?
I recently came across The Kali Ramayana book, and one character that stood out to me was Shyam. The narrative describes Shyam as crucial in Kali Yuga, supporting Kalki in the Dharma Yudha. I’m ...
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Were there no humans in South India during Ramayana?
I have been told that the Ramayana implies that there were no humans in South India during the time of Lord Ram's war and that He could only assemble monkeys and bears on the way to Lanka.
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"Is 'Atimaharathi' a fake term? If not, what is its reference in ancient texts like the Vedas, Puranas, or Itihasas?
"Is 'Atimaharathi' a Newly created fake term? If not, what is its reference in ancient texts like the Vedas, Puranas, or Itihasas?
Please provide exact refrence.
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mention of shape of dhwaj or flag in scripture
is there any mention of shape of flag in scripture ,
We mostly see triangular shape signifying brahma , vishnu and maheshwar but , Is it explicitly mentioned in scripture?
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Jatayu telling Ravana the source of his strength - which version of Ramayana has this?
I am watching a serial on Ramayana in which Ravana tricks Jatayu as Jatayu tries to stop him from abducting Sita. As the fight seems headed to a stalemate, Ravana suggests that they should both tell ...
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Why Rama says Sita to set her mind on Lakshmana/Bharata
Namaste,
I am reading Ramayana from Orignal source in Kannada. After all war has been over, when Sita comes near to Rama, Rama starts banishing Sita mentioning various things like doubtful character ...
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Did Tulsidas promote a society with caste violence?
In Ramcharitmanas Sunderkand Paath Chaupai Part 59, Tulsidas writes:
ढोल गवाँर सूद्र पसु नारी। सकल ताड़ना के अधिकारी॥3॥
This is translated as "Drums, the illiterate, lower caste, animals and ...
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Rama's question to Hanuman and his reply [duplicate]
When where and why ( context ) did Rama ask him when Hanuman replied to him thus: Deha Budhhya thadasoham, Jeeva Budhhya thadamsakah, Athmabudhhya thwamevaham,ithyenam mamanischayaha ?
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Who is this Rishabha mentioned at the end of Ramyana?
This excerpt from Uttara Khanda of Ramayana mentiones that someone named Rishabha will civizilite Ayodhya again, long after the end of Rama Avatar:-
The enchanting City of Ayodhya, having remained ...
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Can brahmanas have enemies?
Can Brahmanas have enmity with others like kshatriyas? Or they should maintain nirvairatvam?
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Have any devatas given boon to Brahmanas?
Since Brahmanas considered superior to Devas and Vishnu himself considers them worshipable..Is there any example in scripture where brahmanas have been given boons by devatas?
Any examples ot ...
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Has anyone cursed anyone to go to naraka?
Has anyone in history of Sanatana Dharma cursed to go to naraka?
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Is there any instance of Sati practice described in Itihasa and Purana?
Was Sati practice (a widow sacrifices herself by sitting atop her deceased husband's funeral pyre) prevalent or rare in Hindu society described in Itihasas, Puranas, Vedas etc? Was it a norm or an ...
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Is Lakshmana's duties to his elder brother prioritized over his duties as a husband?
Is Lakshmana leaving his wife to serve his older brother considered dharmic, if yes, then what is the reasoning behind such?
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What was Ram's reasoning for not passing on his crown to one of his brothers, so he could be with Sita?
While Rama's duties as a husband are subordinate to his duties as a king, why didn't he pass on the mantle, I can think of some reasons, but is there any he gave?
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Can a Brahmana be a King?
I have heard that a brahmana cannot be coronated..Is it true? Are there any examples of Brahmin Kings in Dvapara or Treta yuga?
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Why is killing even evil brahmins categorized as 'brahma hatya'?
The fact that in Hinduism 'brahma-hatya' is given special importance is discriminatory but we won't talk about that. What I am curious is why is the killing of evil brahmins - like Vritra by Indra and ...
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Did Ramji kill the people of Lanka at night and burn their houses?
Did Ramji kill the people of Lanka at night and burn their houses?
A Youtube video says so.
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When did the Swaymvar system stop?
So as we know the scriptures talk about the swayamwara system being common during the Ramayan and Mahabharat era. When did this stop being practised?
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What is difference between The Sanskrit used in Ramayana, The Sanskrit Used in Mahābhārata, The Sanskrit Used In Bhāgvata Geeta and Paninian Sanskrit
I have been exploring the variations in Sanskrit used across different historical texts and would appreciate some detailed insights. Specifically, I'm interested in understanding the linguistic ...
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Is there any evidence to prove that Ramayan and Mahabharata are not Copied From Buddhist Jatakas. The Dashratha and Gatha Jatakas
I have seen many Buddhist claiming that Ramayana and Mahābhārata are copied from their Jatakas. Even Wikipedia says that Dashrata Jataka is oldest attested version of Ramayana.
Is there any evidence ...
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Why didn’t Tulasidas write Ramacharitamanas in Hindi/Hindustani?
Hindi…or at the time Hindustani was far more prevalent than Awadhi if I’m not wrong. Online I found he wrote it in Awadhi to increase the reach of his work. Wouldn’t writing it in Hindi popularise it ...
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Where was Sumitrā from?
Sumitrā as we know was one of the three chief queens of Kosalan King Daśaratha and was the mother of Lakṣmaṇa and Śatrughna.
What we don't know is where was she really from? Wikipedia and other ...
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Kekaya and Magadha
Kekaya's capital was known as Rājagṛha or Girivraja. Although , in the Critical addition of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa , the word Girivraja is used for a city which is different from the Kekaya capital.
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Who abducted Indra's wife Sachi?
When Ravana came to abduct Sita, Sita told Ravana that
Valmiki Ramayana, Aranyakandam, Chapter 48 (last part)
One can breathe on this earth carrying away Indra's wife, Sachi—but stealing me, the wife ...
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Commentaries on Ramayana
Looking for commentaries on Ramayana. Especially, regarding Advaita, Minamsa, Nyaya, Yoga, and Vaisheshika sects.
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Who provides the best Akhand Ramayan Path services?
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Who is younger Kaikeyī or Sumitrā?
Throughout the Ayodhyā and other Kāṇḍas or the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇam , Sumitrā and Kaikeyī are mentioned as the middle mothers of Lord Rāma. somewhere Sumitrā is called the middle mother and somewhere ...
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Why did Sita accuse Lakshmana of being lustful?
On Ravana's instructions, Maricha disguised as a golden deer started roaming near the vicinity of the Ashrama where Rama was stationed in Dandakaranya. Eventually, Rama went in search of the "...
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Where can I read more about characters like Karn and meghnad?
I've been reading a lot of literatures on internet about both, most of the sources/references are vague.
Is there any granth or puran or any other book that talks more about them or other characters ...
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If every Purana is written in different Kalpa, then the incidents of Ramayana written in these Puranas are also according to the same Kalpa?
Every Purana contains a description of all the incarnations, and every Purana is written in a different Kalpa, so how can we understand which event has happened when?
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Are the changes of Upanyanam regarding age actually recorded?
So, many people argue the age of Rama and Sita are older since both got their Upanyanam and were Dvijas? I am wondering if going through studentship actually changes the age as some people mentioned ...
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Are Luva and kusha and their children also Gods?
Do children and Grandchildren of Lord Rama also become God or have God-like powers?
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King Janaka in the Vedas
As we know , King Janaka Vaideha is mentioned in ancient Vaidika texts such as Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa , Jaiminī Brāhmaṇa and the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad.
I thought only these 3 texts mentioned Janaka ...
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