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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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Why Rama says Sita to set her mind on Lakshmana/Bharata
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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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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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Do sources state that in Rama's kingdom of Kosala a wife who stayed in a different man's house could not remain married to her husband?
In the Valmiki Ramayana, Rama decides to banish Sita because the citizens of his kingdom are unhappy about her remaining with him after she spent so much time imprisoned by Ravana (the citizens ...
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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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Where can I find Malook Shatak (मलूक शतक)?
I am looking for the Complete Malook Shatak, written by Malook Das, and its transliteration.
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Mentions of Valmiki Samhita
Mentions of Valmiki Samhita in scripture and by Acharyas in their works.
Valmiki Samhita is a text which falls under Panchratric text.
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Complete Maithili Maha Upanishad
Complete Maithili Maha Upanishad which is found in Narada Panchratra Valmiki Samhita
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what is the longest an smallest kand in valmiki ramayana?
According to Valmiki Ramayana, there are 7 kands. what is the largest and smallest kand? and what about sargas?
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Lord Rama's marriage suffering and struggles
In the Ramayana the marriage of Lord Rama is done in the most auspicious of manner. There was selection of dates by the greatest of sages and also astrology. Yet there is suffering and struggle of ...
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Why did Rama love Sita so much?
We can see Rama's love for Sita in him saving his wife from Ravana and other things that point to Rama's love of Sita, so why is this so? Why did Rama love Sita so much?
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Did Lord Rama know that Ravana was going to come?
In the famous serial Ramayana that aired on DoorDarshan, I saw Lord Rama saying he knew that Ravana was going to come. Then he asked Lord Agni to safeguard Sita and create an illusionary Sita. Is this ...
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How was Shri Ved Vyas able to write all scriptures?
How was Shi Ved Vyas Ji able to write all scriptures?
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Who was the first acharya of the Sri Sampradaya?
Who is the first acharya of the Sri Sampradaya?
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Why is Maharishi Valmiki incarnated as Shri Tulsidas in Kali Yuga?
Why is Maharishi Valmiki incarnated as Shri Tulsidas in Kali Yuga? What was the meain reason behind that?
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How does Jagadguru Ramanandacharya explain the most lovable moment of Shri Sita Ram?
How does Jagadguru Ramanandacharya explain the most lovable moment of Shri Sita Ram? In which Book he has written that?
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What is Bhusundi Ramayana / Aadi Ramayana? Is it authentic?
What is Bhusundi Ramayana / Aadi Ramayana? Can you prove its authenticity?
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What is Sri Samprādaya Physlosophy whose linage starts from Shri Sitaram?
What is the Philosophy of Sri Samprādaya whose linage starts from Shri Sitaram?
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Hymn written by Maharishi Bodhayan for lord Rama?
Which hymn is written by Maharishi Bodhayan for Lord Rāma?
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Who was Swami Ramānandacharya? Whose Incarnation was he?
Who was Jagadguru Ramānandacharya? Whose Incarnation was he?
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Why do we have so many Ramayana? Which one is the essence of all?
Why do we have so many Ramayana? Which one should I read to get the essence of whole?
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What are the works of Tulsidas Ji?
What are the works of Tulsidas Ji? Please give details of their timings?
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Is Shri Ram a Avatar of Vishnu? [duplicate]
Is Shri Ram a Avatar of Shri Vishnu? Or Shri Vishnu is avatar of Shri Ram?
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What is the glory of Shri Ram Naam from Lomasha Samhita?
What is the glory of Shri Ram Naam from Lomasha Samhita?
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meaning of shlok सुवृत्तामसुवृत्तां वाप्पहं त्वामद्य मैथिलि
There is a debate going on about the shock
सुवृत्तामसुवृत्तां वाप्पहं त्वामद्य मैथिलि| नोत्सहे परिभोगाय श्वावलीढं
हविर्यथा ॥
As explained by the teacher of IAS coaching Drishti in this video is ...
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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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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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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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Did Rama pay any alimony or maintenance to Sita when he abandoned her?
In Ramarajya, one would expect husband to pay alimony or monthly maintenance to their wife if he abandons her.
Did Rama himself pay any alimony to Sita when he abandoned her in the forest?
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Do we have references to Ramaleela being enacted in the previous yugas?
Rāmalīlā/Ramaleela (रामलीला) —
Name of a dramatic performance or play, on the story of Rāma & Sītā based on
the Rāmāyaṇas; (Literally - ‘Rāma's līlā or divine play/pasttime ’) is any
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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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Did Rama stop the aerial car at Nandigrama itself to meet Bharata?
I have a confusion on whether Rama stopped the Pushpaka Vimana at Nandigrama itself to meet Bharata. If yes, then how Rama and Sita reached Ayodhya from Nandigrama?
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Why are female counterparts in South Indian temples placed on the right?
Google search for Sri Rama temples in Tamilnadu returns many similar images, with Sita on the right of Rama, as well as many pictures with her being on the left, as usual elsewhere for Lakshmi-...
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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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Is the adhyatma Ramayana part of the brahmanda purana?
It is traditionally accepted that adhyatma Ramayana is a part of the brahmanda purana but according to Wikipedia it was written in 14th century.Does that mean it was added later to the brahmanda ...
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Whom is bharata referring "queen mothers" Or "raajadaaraaH" here?
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Yudhakand-127-3,
Let bards well-versed in singing praises and Puranas (containing
ancient legends, cosmogony etc.) as also all panegyrists, all those
proficient in the use of musical instruments, ...
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Why does Vishnu marry two wives
Why does Vishnu marry two wives since in Rama avatar, when the demoness asks him if he will marry her he says that he already has a wife?
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Time left to rescue Sita from the day of her kidnap
I have been watching Ramayana these days and the timeline of Ram's exile confuses me. (My knowledge for this question comes from the TV Serial, So please correct me If I am wrong)
As per my ...
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Sita Taraka Mantra?
I often read that the name of Rama can give liberation.
Many saints gained Moksha by repeating the name of Rama.
What about the name of Sita, is her name also a Taraka mantra?
I never read about a ...
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Was Lord Ram banished after he was married for 12 years? [duplicate]
Please see this verse which says that Goddess Sita resided in Ayodhya for 12 years before she left with Lord Ram and Lakshman
http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/aranya/sarga47/aranyasans47.htm#Verse4
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Why did Ram give up Sita instead of the throne?
I haven't read Ramayan and have a hazy memory of seeing it on Doordarshan. But due to current political & social climate in India with respect to mob justice and punishment by public opinion, I ...
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Which verse of Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa is Devdutt Pattanaik referring to?
This Indian Express article quotes Devdutt Pattanaik as saying:
On tradition vs modernity
Modern people invent tradition. Because modern people want to feel “liberal” and “modern”, they will ...
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Is the story of Sita's banishment present in any scriptures other than Valmiki Ramayana?
The story of Mother Sita's banishment by Sri Rama present in the Uttara Khanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, is perhaps the most controversial part of Sri Rama's story. Many Hindu acharyas such as Swami ...
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Why did Sita go to the forest with Rama?
While Rama was going to the forest, Sita also went to the forest without any second thought as far as I know;
Why did Rama allow her to do it? Did any discussion happen between Rama and Sita to make ...
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Whether Chhaya Sita / Maya sita is mentioned in valmiki ramayan or in which scripture first?
Ravana kidnapped not real sita, but Maya Sita; and later during Agni pariksha the real Sita comes back from fire.
ref: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Will-the-real-Sita-stand-up/articleshow/...
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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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What were the reasons for suffering of Lord Rama and Devi Sita?
"What you reap is what you sow."
Generally every human birth is based upon the rule of Karma. If you do good you will have good and if you do bad then you will have bad things happening in your life. ...
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If Goddess Sita is the daughter of Bhumi Devi, then how can we say Lord Ram is an Incarnation of Lord Vishnu?
Lord Vishnu has 2 wives: one is Shree Mahalakshmi and the other is Bhumi Devi, as mentioned in the following shlok which many people say in the morning:
॥ विष्णुपत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्वमे ॥...
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Why didn't Lord Ram try to prove Mother Sita's Purity but rather chose to exile her?
Lord Ram exiled Mother Sita to follow his Raja Dharma as his peoples doubted Mother Sita's Purity.
Many of the people other than Lord Ram and Lakshmana witnessed Mother Sita's Agni Pariksha
King ...
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