Questions tagged [ramayana]
A Hindu epic, written by sage Valmiki. It is the story of Lord Rama's life.
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Vaali and Sugriva
I just want to know whether, when Vaali returned back to the Kingdom while Sugriva was made the King, did Sugriva apologize?
Some lectures say Sugriva apologized while some say, he apologized but ...
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Does any scripture talk about extinction of Vanaras?
I have never heard of any scriptures talking much about vanaras after Ramayan and except lord hanuman. And they seem to have gone extinct in today's time except for lord hanuman again. Does any ...
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What was the point of studying Vedas for Ravana?
I mean if Ravana had to be bad even after studying the Vedas what was the point of it? What did he learn from it?
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What are the different outcomes of Mahabharat and Ramayan as seen by KaakBhushandi?
Kakabhushundi saw Ramayan 11 times with different outcomes and saw Mahabharat 16 times with different results in different universes. Please tell me what are the 11 different outcomes of Ramayan and ...
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How did jambavan Ji know of Hanuman Ji's powers in the first place
In Ramayana, during the search of Sita ma, Jambavan Ji reminded hanuman ji of his powers and thus freed him from the curse he got in young age.
But how did he know of that incident?
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Why in Ramayana, Rama is referred as Raghuvamsha?
In Ramayana, there are many Kings before Lord Rama.
But yet, while referring in certain places, why only it is said as Raghu-vamsha and Ishvaku clan?
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Are there any good references about ShruthaKeerthi in Ramayana?
I'd like to know any good references about ShrutaKeerthi in Ramayana.
Also, Is it a good name to name a child as Shrutakeerthi?
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What are vedantic teachings in Valmiki Ramayan?
I have read Avdhut Gita, Ashtavakra Gita and now wanted to rea Ramayan by Valmiki ji or Tulsidas Ji. But i am not sure which one to read. I want to know vedantic teachings imbibed in them and not just ...
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Doubts about avatars of Vishnu
My question is how come two avatars of Vishnu (Rama and Parasuraman) can be in the same place in the same time ( Ramayana ) ?
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Characters and landmarks of Ramayana in Mahabharata when both have occurred in different timelines?
Namaste, my question is, when Ramayana has occurred in the Treta Yuga of the 24th MahaYuga, how is it that the landmarks (Ramagiri Hills and Rama Setu) and characters (Vibhishana and Hanuman), though ...
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Is it right practice to take epics literally word by word?
There have been lot of arguments and discussion on what a character said or what he didn't. For example, there was an internet lafda on what Sri Ram said to Sita devi before Agnipariksha. What I am ...
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When did Bhagavan Shree Ram take birth?
Wikipedia says Shree Ram was born in middle half of Treta Yug.
And this page also says Treta Yug lasted 1296000 years.
But this page and also the film Ram setu says Lord Ram took brith approximately ...
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I would like to know the story of Kesari, the father of Hanumanji
We know Kesari was a powerful being. Recently I came across an article on Bharatpedia.org and I came to know that he was a chief in the Vanara sena and fought Ravana's army. I am curious to know what ...
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Did Krishna and Rama ever make mistakes during their time on Earth?
When Krishna and Rama walked the Earth, did they ever make mistakes? Or were they infallible?
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What are the different texts to learn about Lord Rama?
I love hinduism and in that I love reading about Lord Rama and Mata sita. I want to know which other Ramayanas or texts related to Lord Rama are available to us so that I can read them. Can someone ...
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Guru of Sita, Guru of Draupadi
Sita and Draupadi are Special characters in Ramayan and Mahabharat.
Both showed strong mind and devotion!
Both have no biological birth! What does it represent? That high Level is not possible for ...
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Can anyone help me in finding the source (reference) for the following given verse.?
ॐ तुभ्यं नमामि नारायणाय
तुभ्यं नमामि जगदीश्वराय ।
हे लक्ष्मीकांतम तुभ्यं नमामि
हे शांताकारम तुभ्यं नमामि ।।
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"O Lord of the universe (Jagadishwaraya), I offer my respectful ...
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Clarification regarding a verse in Valmiki Ramayana.?
How did Lord Hanuman see the abode of Lord Brahma,Indra and other below mentioned Gods in the Himalayas.?
स ब्रह्मकोशं रजतालयं च | शक्रालयं रुद्रशरप्रमोक्षम् | हयाननं
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Is there any restriction on who can play Hindu Gods in movies and plays?
THIS IS NOT ABOUT POLITICS
There is a Ramayan adaptation movie which will go on floors by next year.Ranbir Kapoor is rumoured to play Shri Ram.I don't mean any hate towards actor but isn't it ...
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Did Krishna and Rama ever sin, lie, or say falsehoods during their time on Earth?
Did Krishna and Rama ever sin or lie while they were on Earth? Or were they morally infallible?
Also, did they ever say falsehoods?
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Can anyone tell Kands in Valmiki Ramayan in descending order in size? [duplicate]
Please tell in order of biggest to smallest in terms of size in terms of shlokas
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Should Uttar kand be considered an interpolation to Valmiki Ramayan or not?
I don't know Sanskrit so read english translation of Valmiki Ramayan. The way Yuddha Kand ends make it seem like epic ends here only, yet another kand exists.
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The Birth of Vali and Sugriva
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Aruna, once became a woman named Aruni and entered an assembly of celestial nymphs, where no man except the king of Heaven - Indra was allowed. Indra fell in love with Aruni and ...
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The story of Sage Valmiki (Transformation)
Valmiki wiki
What are the reasons for the transformation to become Sage Valmiki and write the Holy Ramayana?
Do you attribute to Sage Valmiki's forefathers or ancestors good deeds?
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Why did Maharishi Valmiki write Anand Ramayan?
I just found out that Anand Ramayan is attributed to Maharishi Valmiki. So I was wondering as to why would he write another Ramayan apart from Valmiki Ramayan?
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Were characters of Mahabharata way stronger than characters of Ramayana?
Kartavirya Arjuna beat ravan in a hand to hand combat.Lord Parshuram beat Kartavirya Arjuna.Pitamah Bhismah equals Lord Parshurama, Arjun beats pitamah in Virat Yudh. Karn and arjuns son were equal to ...
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Was shri rama born from ashvamedha yajna or putrakameshti yajna?
I will procedurally conduct the ritual contained in the preamble of adharva-veda with procedural hymns, called putra kaameSTi i.e., the ritual that bestows sons, for your benefit." VR [1-15-2]
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Was Guru Nanak an avatar of Janak raja?
Was Guru Nanak an avatar of Janak raja, father of Maa Sita of Ramayana and Bramha gyani?
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If the Ramyana we know happened in 24th Treta Yuga, what happened in 28th Treta Yuga?
According to this answer, Ramayana happened in 24th Treta Yuga.
If it happened in 24th Treta Yuga how did we come to know of it? Through which sage did we get the current available Valmiki Ramayana?
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Can i wear shri ram locket?
Can i wear shri ram locket? Do i need to remove it while going to washroom? I haven't bought it yet but thinking about it but this thought was again and agaun coming to my mind. So kindly suggest.
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Why was Sita abandoned?
Initially this question might appear to be duplicate of this question but I have some separate doubts which aren't addressed in that question.
According to Vālmikī, Śrī Rāmacandra abandoned Sītā to ...
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Did devi Kaushalya had sex with a horse?
As per (Bala Kanda 1.14.33-35), did Devi Kaushalya killed the horse and had sex with him?
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Is Rig Vedic Indra only Sri Rama?
According to Rig Veda (and other Vedas) Indra is the all pervading and supreme being:
In every figure he [Indra] hath been the mode... Indra assumes many form by his Maya (6.47.18)
He who is Lord of ...
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Did Ravana know Rama more powerful than 1000s of Vishnus, Brahmas and Rudras/Shankaras?
Hanumanji said:
संकर सहस बिष्नु अज तोही। सकहिं न राखि राम कर द्रोही॥ (4)
Listen, O ten-headed Ravana, I tell you on oath: there is none to save him who is opposed to Sri Rama. Shankara, Vishnu and ...
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Mention of Valmiki installing the Saraswathi idol in Brahmanda Purana
The following excerpt is taken from the puranic story of Basara Gnana Saraswathi temple
ఆది కవి వాల్మికి ఇక్కడ సరస్వతీ దేవిని ప్రతిష్టించి రామాయణం వ్రాసాడని
బ్రహ్మాండ పురాణం వివరిస్తుంది.
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Is Lord Rama an avatar of Vishnu as per any Upanishads?
Ram Rahasya Upanishad:
Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Durga.... Lord Narayana, Lord Narasimha, Lord Vasudeva, Lord Varaha, Lord Lakshmana.... are the angas of Lord Rama.
So Lord Ram is ...
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Which Hindu scripture is the mantra "Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" from?
I have tried this mantra only 108 times and it definitely helps in third eye activation. But I cannot find which scripture it is from?
श्री राम, जय राम, जय जय राम
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Ram Setu Bridge [duplicate]
Ram Setu Bridge
According to the Hindu epic Ramayana written by Sage Valmiki, In how many days, the Rama Setu Bridge was built?
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How was Rama able to perform Ashvamedha?
According to Vedas and Mimamsa, a wife is required to perform Vedic yajnas like Ashvamedha because the wife does things in the yajna and also recites some mantras in the yajna. So, without a wife, one ...
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Other references of incidents described in Uttar Kand in Ramayana
'Uttarkand' of Ramayana is often criticized as a later addition to the original text and not written by Rishi Valmiki. I want to know if the incidents described in Uttarkand have any references in any ...
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Compilation of Qualities of Rama and Ravana
I want, Compilation of qualities of Rama and Ravana
collected from verses of various scriptures.
citing the particular verse-and writing the Sanskrit word for that quality
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Why are the GODS described as 'wicked' in RAMCHARITMANAS? Why could they not stand AYODHYA's Prosperity?
In AYŌDHYĀ KĀND, after the coronation of SHRĪ RĀMA is announced, the GODS are said to be distressed at the news, and pray to GODDESS SARASWATĪ to manipulate the circumstances such that SHRĪ RĀMA may ...
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Is Manu Smriti mentioned in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
It is popular traditional belief that Manu Smriti was there before Ramayana and Mahabharata.
So does Manu Smriti find any mention in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
Are any passages quoted in the ...
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Did Maharaja Dasaratha rule Bharata only, or the complete Earth?
Scriptures tell that Sri Rama ruled over
the total world.
Did Dasaratha rule India (Bharata) or only Koshala or the complete Earth?
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Qualities Comparision of Rama VS Ravana, Krishna VS Kamsa?
I want, list and comparision; of qualities and characteristics between
Rama VS Ravana , Krishna VS Kamsa
(backed-referenced) from Scripture Verses
comparision among of those qualities
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The time period Rama and Sita lives in Ayodhya after returning from Vanavasa and other Ramayana details
This sick post in Twitter makes me angry. It says Rama and Seetha lived in Ayodhya for 12 years and then was in Vanvas for 13 years together, so it is 25 years and Seetha never conceived, but soon ...
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Conch use in Mahabharata and Ramayana
Conch
Shankha
Can you provide all references in Mahabharata and Ramayana where Conch was used?
I feel during the start of Mahabharata war, every day and last day the couch was used.
Was the Conch used ...
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Birth of shree raam
We all know the tithi of his birth, but on which weekday was he born?
The tithi is mentioned in both the ramayan but I can't find mention of weekday
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Who was the Shishya of Rishi Pulatsya, sent a message to his grandson, Ravana through Vibhishana?
When Ravana got the news of Lord Rama's arriving at the opposite side of sea along with Vanarasena ready to fight with Ravana, Ravana asked his councillors "Give me proper advice." His ...
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Why did Shri Ram kill Shambhuk? [duplicate]
I was recently reading the Uttara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana and came across Chapter 76.
Perhaps the most controversial question of all times.
Chapter 76:
Hearing the words of Rama of imperishable ...
