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If Ramayana is much older than Mahabharata, then why don't we find any character in Mahabharata discussing Lord Rama or worshipping him?
In the Vana Parva of Mahabharata there is Ramopakhyana section ie. Ramayana is told there by Markandeya to Yudhisthira. One example from that section is:
"Markandeya said, 'O bull of the Bharata ...
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Is the story of Sita's banishment present in any scriptures other than Valmiki Ramayana?
Do any puranas mention about Sita's second excile?
Yes , as you have enquired ,Puranas do talk about mother Sita's second excile. Although not in detail as Valmiki Ramayana because it is Itihasa (...
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Did Lord Rama reach Ayodhya after 20 days from Dusherra?
I do not know how the story of Rama killing Ravana on Vijaya Dashami and returning on Deepawali became famous.
If we go through Valmiki Ramayana. It doesn't give precise information on time ...
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Anshavatar and Purnavatar - are there different types of avatars?
Yes, It certainly has a scriptural basis and there are such types of Avatars. Narada says in Garga Samhita - Goloka Khanda - First Chapter
श्रीबहुलाश्व उवाच -
कतिधा श्रीहरेर्विष्णोरवतारो ...
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Are there any scriptures that portray Lord Rama to be the source of all incarnations including Lord Vishnu?
Yes there are verses in scriptures which Declare Lord Rama as source of all Incartions.
Salutations to that Rama who is most superior, the primal Lord of Universe and free from all the vices. Brahma, ...
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Why "Rama" Nama is called Taraka mantra?
By Taraka Mantra we basically mean the Pranavam, the first sound or OM, also called the Nada Brahman.
So, Taraka: Deliverer.
Taraka Mantra: From the root word tara–that which crosses. The Taraka ...
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Where is it mentioned that chanting Krishna is more powerful than chanting Rama's name?
This comparison is actually unfair and made famous from some particular sects only. This is same how they started saying "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama, ...
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Depiction of Rama and Krishna
The depiction of Gods is not accurate these days. See my question about Brahma depicted as old here.
What was the actual colour of Rama and Krishna?
In Sundara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana Sita asks ...
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What was the reward given by Sri Rama to Jatayu for fighting Ravana?
Sri Rama had performed the final rites of Jatayu and wished him to go to the worlds that can be attained only by righteous people, highly souled people. This incident is described in Valmiki Ramayana, ...
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If Rāma could sacrifice his kingdom to Bharata, why couldn't Yudhiṣṭhira do it for Duryodhana?
If Rāma could sacrifice his kingdom to Bharata, why couldn't Yudhiṣṭhira do it for
Duryodhana?
Because Bharata was righteous while Duryodhana was unrighteous.
It can be observed from many events of ...
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Why couldn't or why didn't Lord Rama withdraw his Brahmastra when Arjuna could?
Was Rama not aware about withdrawal of Brahmāstra?
Rama invocated Brahmāstra more than once. We can find the references in Valmiki Ramayana on this.
During the exile on Kākā.(Narrated by Sita in ...
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Why did Rāma kill Śambūka? And is Rāma justified in killing him without a second chance?
This is what happened.
Rama, the performer of unblemished deeds, spoke these words. Hearing
them, with his face hanging downwards. he replied in these words, ‘I
have been born in the womb of a ...
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Why didn't Lord Ram try to prove Mother Sita's Purity but rather chose to exile her?
Why-didnt-lord-ram-try-to-prove-mother-sitas-purity-but-rather-chose-to-exile her? was Adharma ?
The exact answer why shree Rama sent Sita on exile in the forest and not again took her Agni ...
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Why are female counterparts in South Indian temples placed on the right?
If the temple is depicting the specific scenario of the deities during marriage then it's correct that the female deity is placed to the right of the male deity.
Because we have from the Atri Smriti:
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Was Lord Rama a non-vegetarian?
In Sundar Kand, Valmiki ji mentions that it is a sin for any Raghuvanshi (including Ram) to consume meat or alcohol. Hence, there is no question of Shri Ram being a non-vegetarian.
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Did Lord Rama really worship Lord Shiva?
I'm giving here instances other than Rameshwaram. Lord Rama being a perfect example for every human being, prays and respects every divinities. It is also seen in Ayodhya Kanda:
वैश्वदेवबलिम् कृत्वा...
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Why did Rama tell Lakshmana that "your father" is dead and not "our father"?
In the Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 103, Sloka 15, Rama says पित्रा हीनोऽसि लक्ष्मण meaning "O Lakshmana, You became fatherless."
Following explanation is based on Brahmasri Chaganti ...
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Did Ravana have knowledge about Rama being an avatar of Vishnu?
No, he was not aware of this fact. Some of his well wishers tried to say this but he abused them and rejected their advices saying Sri Rama was a human being. Many advised him that Sri Rama was not an ...
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What happened to the Pushpak chariot taken by lord Rama?
Who created Pushpaka Vimana and for whom?
Pushpaka Vimana was created by celestial architect Vishwakarma for Lord Brahma.
ब्रह्मणो अर्थे क्ऱ्तम् दिव्यम् दिवि यद् विश्व कर्मणा |
विमानम् पुष्पकम् ...
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What scriptures describe Shiva whispering Rama's name to those who die in Kashi?
It is present in Padma Purana Uttara Khanda Chapter 243 Lord Shiva speaks Lord Rama as follows:
O Rama, we two are venerable to the world. You two (Sita and Rama) are always venerable to us. Gaurl ...
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Did Lord Rama worship Devi Ambika?
That Sri Rama worshipped Supreme Goddess is mentioned in Lalita Trishati Stotram found in the Brahmanda Purana:
Lakaararthaa Latha Poojya Laya Sthithudbhaveswari Lasya Darshana
Santhushta ...
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Whether Chhaya Sita / Maya sita is mentioned in valmiki ramayan or in which scripture first?
Maya Sita or Chhaya sita does not appear in the Valmiki Ramayana. In the original Valmiki Ramayana, Ravana kidnapped Sita but not a shadow. The maya sita comes from Skanda Purana. In Venkatachala ...
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Why Ramcharitmanas received more popularity than Valmiki Ramayana?
Summary: Tulsidasji chose to write the story in Awadhi on being ordered to do so by Lord Shiva who appeared before him. The incident is a very interesting one read the detailed part to find out. ...
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Why Hanuman not considered a king even though his father was a king?
Who is Hanuman's father?
Hanuman's father name is Kesari who was a valiant Vanara. He is not the biological father of Hanuman. Hanuman is born in the womb of that vanara's wife Anjana by the grace of ...
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Why didn't Rāma leave his ring back in Ayodhya before setting out to the forest?
One explanation, as to why Rāma carried his ring to the forest, offered by the commentators at valmikiramayan.net, is:
When Rama abdicated everything and no other jewellery is evident on his body, ...
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"Sarva Dharman Parityejya Mamekam Sharanam Vraja..." in Shiva Gita?
Yes, in the 14th chapter of Shiva Gita, the Gita message goes as:
श्रीराम उवाच ॥
भगवञ्छ्रवणे नैव प्रवर्तन्ते जनाः कथम् ।
वेदशास्त्रार्थसम्पन्ना यज्वानः सत्यवादिनः ॥ ३५॥
शृण्वन्तोऽपि तथात्मा...
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