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A Hindu epic, written by sage Valmiki. It is the story of Lord Rama's life.
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When did Vibhishana stop being king of Lanka?
In this chapter of the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana, after Ravana's death his brother Vibhishana is coronated as the king of Lanka:
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What scriptures describe Vishnu marrying a rebirth of the golden Sita statue?
I'm currently visiting India, and I just went to my Mom's Kula Devata, the Veeraraghava Perumal Vishnu Temple in Thiruvallore. Many things have happened in this location over the ages, including ...
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What is the mystery of ayOnija (अयोनिज) births?
We will come across Sita in Valmiki Ramayana, as ayOnija - अयोनिज, a non-uterine birth. Similarly, in Mahabharata, we read about Draupadi and Dhristadyumna, who are also ayOnijas, borne out of fire.
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What was the name of the Sage in the story narrated by Sita?
Sita narrated an old episode about a Sage(Rishi) to Sri Rama, in the Dandaka forest.The narration is as under:-
Once upon a time, oh, dexterous one, there was a pious and true worded hermit in some ...
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Was Seeta ji born as a blessing from Shiva?
We know that Shri Rama took birth to rid the three worlds of the tyranny of Ravana. But I recently came across a verse in the Valmiki Ramayan that says that Seeta was also born for the same purpose!
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What is the story of Vishnu incarnating as a mango tree in the Dandaka forest?
The Sri Vaishnava sect has two sub-sects, Thenkalai and Vadakalai. Vadakalais follow the teachings of Vedanta Desikan, whereas Thenkalais follow the teachings of Pillai Lokacharya. My question is ...
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Female warriors in the Epics?
I was wondering whether the scriptures mention any special classification for female warriors. The general classification of rathi, maharathi, etc... are applied generally to warriors as seen in this ...
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What scriptures describe Shwetadvipa being underground with gates at Tirupati and other places?
In Hindu cosmology, the Earth is said to have seven Dvipas or islands. Many people (myself included) believe that the seven Dvipas refer to the seven continents, which is why Hindu rituals in India ...
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Use of Sanjeevini(संजीवनी) booti(herb) in Mahabharata
Most people may know that Sanjeevini(संजीवनी)is a lithophytic plant. In Hinduism, this plant is well known, and it is mentioned in the Hanuman Chalisa as well as below:
लाय सँजीवनि लखन जियाए। श्री...
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What was the story of sage Kandu killing a cow following his father's words?
Rama is known as embodiment of Dharma. He followed his father's words and went to exile for 14 years. When Rama was ordered to leave the city to leave to forest, his mother Kaikeyi and his brother ...
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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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Sources validating Rāvaṇa’s plan to build a staircase to heaven
There are several pages out there claiming a legend of Rāvaṇa planning to build a staircase in order to get to heaven (or, the region of the moon) without performing Vedic rituals. All of the sources ...
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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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Where is Sita Rama’s date of marriage mentioned?
Shri Sita Rama’s marriage is celebrated on the Vivaha Panchami day which falls on the 5th date of Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha/Agrahayana month. As per this site, the said date has been mentioned ...
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Why and how did Vishwamitra obtain a Brahmin body?
What made Vishwamitra burn his old body through penance and obtain a new body. What was the point?
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Looking for that passage or verse from Ramayana where Rama acknowldeges the power of Bhakti
So pleased with Hanuman at a certain time in Ramayana Lord Rama declares that by dint of his love and Bhakthi Hanuman has become in fact even more powerful than himself (Rama)... a sort of win-over. ...
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Who are the Asuras/Rakshasas Malyavan says Vishnu has slain?
The Sixth Chapter of the Uttarakanda tells about how the devas, unable to withstand the torture of Malyavan, Mali and Sumali, the three sons of Sukesha, rushed to Lord Shiva and then to Lord Vishnu ...
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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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Did shambuka attain heaven?
Padma purana 89-90a
“O you descendant of Raghu, O you good one, you have done this mission
of the gods. O Rāma of a great vow, take (i.e. choose) whichever boon
you like. By your deed this śūdra has ...
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Which Divya Prabandham commentators discussed this Kishkindha Kanda verse?
In the beginning of the Kishkindha Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, Rama and Lakshmana reach the banks of the lake Pampa, and Rama laments as all the beautiful things he sees around him reminds of Sita, ...
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Who were the sons of Varuna killed by Ravana?
In Yuddha Kanda, Chapter 7, when the ministers are eulogising Ravana about his qualities, they say that the four sons of Varuna were killed (defeated?) by Ravana.
śūrāḥ ca balavantaḥ ca varuṇasya ...
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Do any versions of Ramayana talk about Mata Sita swallowing Lakshmana up?
I heard from a random source that while coming back from Ayodhya, Mata Sita went to the Sarayu river with Lakshmana so that he can worship that river. Mata Sita asked Lakshamana to bring water from ...
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Atimaharathi class of warrior: Was Parshurama one of the Atimaharathi?
As per this link, Parshurama belonged to the Atimaharathi class of warrior, the only other being Meghanaada. But some other links like this mentioned Parshurama as Maharathi.
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Difference between Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu bows
Kodanda and Sharanga are bows of Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu respectively. Are both of them same or different? If different ,in what aspect they differ?
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Previous births of Lava and Kush
Every jiva has a Purva Janma (previous birth). How about Lava and Kusha's previous birth? Any source which talks about this? Is there any particular reason for their birth?
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What is the story of Budha grabbing the Star Rohini?
During the episode of Sita's abduction in the Valmiki Ramayana, it is mentioned that Budha grabs the Rohini in firmament.
इति उक्त्वा मैथिलीम् वाक्यम् प्रिय अर्हाम् प्रिय वादिनीम् || ३-४९-१५
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How were the 10 heads of Ravana arranged?
Uttara Kanda (Also other Kandas) of Ramayan mentions Ravana having 10 heads and 20 arms.
Now 10 heads would make a body asymmetrical as there is no middle point.
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Powers of Sugreva, Jambwant, Nal, Neel and Angad
In Ramayana, we hear of many Vanaras (Monkeys) having various powers like Nal-Neel have the power of throwing anything in water and they will float, Angad having power of increasing his tail size and ...
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Is 'Sanjeevani Booti' known to be present in current times as well?
We have read about the use of Sanjeevani Booti in Ramayana, which was used to cure Lakshmana and the Vanara army when they were unconscious and on death bed. I want to know what particular type of ...
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Did Ikshvaku Rama rule Ayodhya or Vishnu avatara Rama?
As we know the purpose of Rama avatara was to liberate Ravana, and for this purpose Vishnu had to forget his divinity. But in the Yuddha Kanda, after the Agni Pariksha, all the devas headed by Brahma ...
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From where can I get english translation of BhaavaArthBodhini or Critical Edition Of RamCharitManas by Swami RamBhadrAcharya?
I would like to know where I can get either soft or hard copy of english translation of Swami RamaBhadrAcharya's critical edition of Tulsi Das's Sri RamCharitManas aslo known as BhavaArthaBodhini.
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Why did Dasharatha perform Ashwamedha to beget children?
Reference: Balakanda 8th Sarga
Why did Dasharatha propose performance of Ashwamedha to beget children? Ashwamedha is primarily to establish supremacy over other kings. I am unable to understand the ...
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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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Is the Valmiki Ramayana which is available to us , belongs to this Kalpa(Swetavaraha Kalpa)?
We know from various scriptures that Ramayana happened in the 24th Chaturyuga of the Vaivasvat Manvantara.
But does the Valmiki Ramayana which we all have and read in our homes , belong to this ...
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Who are the forest deities mentioned in the Aranya Kanda?
According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Ravana abducts Sita by carrying her forcibly. By looking at Ravana grabbing Sita, forest deities were terrorised.
tam dṛṣṭvā giri śṛṃga ābham tīkṣṇa daṃṣṭram ...
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What are the different endings of Ramayana and Mahabharata as seen by the sage crow Kakabhushundi?
I have read that Kakabhushundi was a crow that had seen 11 different endings of Ramayana and 16 of Mahabharata. If this is true, what are the other endings of Ramayana and Mahabharata?
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Why was Mother Saraswati so unfair with KumbhaKarna?
We all know the story that to stop KumbhaKarna from asking boon from Brahma, all Gods eulogized Saraswati to enter KumbhaKarna's mouth to ask- "I may sleep for years". And Mother Saraswati did it!
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Why is Ramayana known as Sharanagati Grantham?
In SriVaishnavism Ramayana finds a special place in hearts of Bhagwatas(Sri Vaishanvas) and it is known as Sharanagati Grantham.
What is the specific reason to call it Sharanagati Grantham.
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Why didn't Mārīca seek refuge in Rāma like Vibhīṣaṇa did?
Often times, we end up in "to be or not to be" situations where the heart (manas) tells us one thing to do, but our mind (buddhi) says something else.
The speaker in this YouTube video (Telugu) ...
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Is It true that Ravana and Mandodari never had a fight between them?
I asked this because of an incident happened to me in the past. I was coming back from Vaishno Devi (Pilgrimage), and it was the Dusshera (Ravana's Death Anniversary) so I visited nearby big field in ...
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Are Bala and Ati Bala mantras different from and superior to Gayatri mantra?
Sage Vishvamitra imparted a group of hymns, Bala (strength) and Ati Bala (super strength) to Sri Rama, on the southern riverbank of Sarayu. (Bala Kanda 22 Sarga 11-20 Slokas). He told the greatness of ...
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Why did Sita had to end her life in the way she did?
Sita believed that Rama was lord Himself and accepted his wish by taking the pledge, why did she took such a pledge which would eventually end her life and separate her forever from Rama while she ...
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What scriptures did Kalidasa use in his Raghuvamsa?
Kalidasa is most famous for being a Sanskrit playwright who wrote plays based on stories from Hindu scripture. But Kalidasa also composed epic poetry on the same subject, most notably Raghuvamsa, ...
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Cyclic nature of time in Ramayana
Many scriptures in Sanathan dharma say about the cyclic nature of time in many places.
Consider some of the excerpts
From Mahabharata
Hundreds and thousands of great-Kalpas, hundreds and thousands of
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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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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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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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Is the translation of Bhusundi Ramayana available online?
Is the translation of Aadi Ramayana/Bhusundi Ramayana (spoken by lord brahmaa) available online?
(English or Hindi translation)
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Mighty warriors in Mahabharata and Ramayana who were left handed
Can you give references of mighty warriors in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana who were left handed in using Bow & Arrow, Mace etc weapons in battlefield ?
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Why Mother Sīta is shown holding lotus in Her left hand?
In almost all representations of Mother Sita with Lord Rama, She is shown with a lotus in her left hand. As evident in the following images.
While it can be explained why Sri Rama is shown with Bow ...
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