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A Hindu epic, written by sage Valmiki. It is the story of Lord Rama's life.
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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).
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Explanation gap in one of the translations of Uttarakand of ramayana... Please read below
In Hari Prasad shashtri's Ramayana translation of uttarakand (Chapter 51), we read durvasa narrating the curse of bhrigu that eventually made Rama bare separation with his wife, there are no such ...
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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.
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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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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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Was Lord Rama a non-vegetarian?
I have always believed that Lord Rama was a vegetarian, but after reading certain blogs I found out that there might be certain verses in Ramayana (like the one below) which indicate quite the ...
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Were Śrī Rāma's brothers - Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa & Śatrughna also 'Eka-patnī-vrata'?
As discussed in this accepted QnA, that Śrī Rāma maintained 'Eka-patnī-vrata'.
My question is:
Did Śrī Rāma's three brothers viz. Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa & Śatrughna too, pledged with the 'Eka-patnī-...
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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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Did Lord Rama exile Maa Sita?
Is it true that Lord Rama exiled Maa Sita even after she passed the Agni Pariksha?
For an overview, Maa Sita was captured by Ravan, and later, Lord Rama fought with an army of monkeys with Ravan's ...
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Why did Sri Rama banish Lady Sita when he was a witness of her fire-test himself?
Sri Rama was a great and just king of Ayodhya. There were some rumors reported by his subjects against the purity of Lady Sita.
So, as per the Raja Dharma, Rama had to banish Sita. But was it against ...
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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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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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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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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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When was sage Valmiki accused of killing a Brahmin?
In this chapter of the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, different sages tell Yudhishthira about the benefits they received by praying to Shiva. In particular, the sage Valmiki, author of the ...
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Why was Ahalya saved by Rama, even though she could see through Indra's disguise?
From Valmiki Ramayana, translated by Shulman and AK Ramanujan:
'Listen,
Raghava, I'll tell you whose ashram
this was and how it was cursed
by a great man in anger.
It was great Gautama's, this ashram
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Why did Gautama Muni curse Ahalya? Did she know about Indra before Gautama muni cursed her?
Story of Ahalya, Indra and Gautama Muni is very popular. Briefly, it goes like this.
Gautama Muni went to river for bathing rituals. Ahilya, his wife was alone at the Ashram. Indra who disguised like ...
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Mystery behind death of Ahiravan and Meghnath
1.) I was watching Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana where Ravan talks about calling Ahiravan for help but doesn't do it. However, Ahiravan's death is not shown in this Ramayana. After doing some research I ...
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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 the reason behind carving Lord Ram's name on the boulders of Ram Setu Bridge?
All websites and television shows say Lord Ram's Name was carved on the boulders of Ram Setu Bridge that was built by Vanara Army.
ACCORDING to SCRIPTURES:
Nala had a Boon that he can make stones ...
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What was the caste of Ravana?
What is the caste of Ravana since we know the castes of Rama and others, so what is the caste of Ravana especially since he's a demon?
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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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How did Sita marry Ram and Varuni marry Varuna?
Bhumidevi is the wife of Lord Vishnu. Her daughter is Sita. If this is so, how did Lord Vishnu/Rama marry his wife's daughter?
Lakshmi,who comes out of the ocean of milk,is considered the daughter of ...
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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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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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Apart from the Bhavishya Purana, are there any Puranas that talk about Sage Tulsidas?
According to the Bhavishya Purana, Lord Shiva tells his wife Parvati how Valmiki got a boon from Hanuman to sing the glory of Rama in vernacular language (i.e. Ramcharitmanas) to incarnate in future ...
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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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Hindu Equivalent of Pascal's Wager?
There is this famous wager designed by Pascal which aims to convince humans to act as if God is real
Pascal's wager is a philosophical argument advanced by Blaise Pascal
(1623–1662), seventeenth-...
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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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Why did Shree Ram shoot the arrow at the deer when asked by Sita mata?
To kill an animal is said to be a sin in the Sanatana Dharma.
So, why did Shree Ram shoot the arrow at the deer when asked by Sita mata? What is the justification for this action?
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Why didn’t Rama shout words of assurance after Mareecha mimics his voice?
Just as Mareecha is about to die, in a moment of brilliant trickery, he mimics Rama and shouts, “Alas Sita! Alas Lakshmana!”
स प्राप्त कालम् अज्ञाय चकार च ततः स्वरम् |
सदृशम् राघवस्य एव हा सीते ...
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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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Where is it mentioned that Shabari offered to Lord Rama the fruits that she has already tasted?
There is a famous story that when Lord Rama met with Sabari she offered Him some fruits but in order to know if they are sweet she bit them before giving to Him. This website says that the story is in ...
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Are there canonical Sanskrit scriptures besides various Ramayanas which relate events involving Rama?
In particular, do Puranas have additional material involving Rama, not counting different versions of events in Valmiki Ramayana?
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Reference to Sri Anjaneya holding gadha (mace / club)
In many Hindu temples and pictures, Sri Anjaneya Swami is portrayed with gadha (mace / club) on one of his hands. I am seeking to understand the origin of this depiction.
As far as I know nowhere in ...
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What is the story of Vishnu killing sage Bhrighu's wife Kavyamata?
In the Bala Kanda of the Ramayana, Rama is hesistant to kill the Rakshasi (demoness) Thataka because she's a woman, but the sage Vishwamitra tells him that even the gods have fought women when they ...
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Languages of Mahabharatha and Ramayana
What were the languages of communication among ordinary people in times of Ramayana and Mahabharata?
During war and in courts, marketplaces and travel Sanskrit could not have been used as it is more ...
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Conversation between Lord Ram and Daṇḍakāraṇya sages exact verse
I am trying to identify the exact verse for the conversation from Adhyatama Ramayana that happened between Lord Rama and Daṇḍakāraṇya sages.
Where the sages expressed their desire to become Lord Ram's ...
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What was the age of Sita at the time of marriage?
I've read the claims that she was a child at the time of marriage. Is that really true? What scriptures tell about the marriage age of Sita?
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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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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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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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A question about Marriage
It is said in Manusmriti that a Brahmana may marry a Brahmana girl of his own race(same country probably) then girls of lower varnas..
In itihasas and puranas we find examples of Sages marrying ...
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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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Who was goddess Sita's father? Why are there multiple stories? Which one should we believe?
There have been many accounts as to who actually was the father of goddess Sita.
Contrary to what Valmiki's Ramayana says, some of them states that Sita was Ravana's first child whom he abandoned; ...
