While Manthara who was a hunchbacked woman and a popular wicked character in Ramayana, Kubja is a good natured hunchbacked woman from Mathura, who lived during the previous Dwapara Yuga, and she was transformed by Lord Krishna by removing her hunchback and also he made her into a beautiful woman. The episode is described in the Bhagavata Purana, Brahmavaivarta Purana and the Sur […]
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Thirumana Kandam in Ramayana
The Thirumana Kandam was present as a separate chapter in the present-day Ramayana, and it was not mentioned in the ancient text Sri Valmiki Ramayana. This was written by a Sanskrit Scholar before a century ago, and it was written by him as a token of showing his gratitude to Prabhu Sri Rama, since he […]
Sundari Kandam | Great Sacrifice of Sita Devi
Many of us are not aware about Sundari Kandam, which is one of the additional chapters in the great epic Ramayana. It was inserted in the Ramayana as an additional text during the Sangam period, though it was not found in the original text, Valmiki Ramayana. In Sundari Kandam, the great sacrifice performed by Ma […]
Key Episodes of Ayodhya Kanda
The Ayodhya Kanda is the second book of the Indian epic Ramayana, composed by the sage Valmiki. This section of the Ramayana primarily focuses on events that take place in the city of Ayodhya. Here are some key events from the Ayodhya Kanda: King Dasharatha’s Desire to Crown Rama: King Dasharatha expresses his desire to […]
Key Episodes of Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the life of Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his loyal companion Hanuman. It is attributed to the sage Valmiki and is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahabharata. The events in the Ramayana are rich and complex, […]
Major Events of Sundarakanda
The Sundara Kanda is a significant section within the Indian epic Ramayana, composed by the sage Valmiki. It is the fifth book of the Ramayana and is known as “The Book of Beauty” or “The Beautiful Episode.” The Sundara Kanda primarily focuses on Hanuman’s journey to Lanka in search of Sita and his subsequent encounters […]
Sri Hanumad Ramayana
Sri Hanumad Ramayana… SRI HANUMAD RAMAYANA.. Yes, according to ancient legend, it was believed that Lord Hanuman did write a version of the Ramayana (called Hanumad Ramayana which is supposed to be the first and foremost Ramayana) before Sage Valmiki, which he has written with his nails on Himalayan rocks, but he later destroyed it since […]
Lord Rama in Foreign literary sources (by Foreign Authors)
Ramayana was originally written in Sanskrit language and later it was successfully translated in other regional and vernacular languages in India by eminent authors and poets. The epic is the best example that has boasted each and every unique languages and it’s cultural and tradition. It is to be highly noted that the essential tale […]
10 Major Events of Ramayana | Rama Stories
The story of Lord Rama is primarily narrated in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Here are some key episodes from the life of Lord Rama: Birth of Rama: Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya of Ayodhya. His birth is celebrated as Rama Navami. As a prince, Rama displayed exceptional qualities and […]
Hanuman Bhakti | Devotion of Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Bhakti is known by the people belonging to all the religions, and he is incomparable with any one with regard to his bhakti. Being an avatar of Lord Shiva, he doesn’t unnecessarily utilize his powers, but used his powers only in times of necessity. At any time, he didn’t get pride over his powers, […]
The Teachings of Ramayana
The greatness of the Ramayana is clearly described in a verse which says that when the Paramapurusha, proclaimed by the Vedas, was born as the son of Dasaratha, Vedas also made their appearance in the form of the Ramayana, composed by Valmiki. This gives rise to the questions, what are the contents of the Vedas […]
Life Lessons from Ramayana
The Ramayana, one of the ancient Indian epics, is not only a gripping narrative but also a source of valuable life lessons and moral teachings. Here are some key life lessons that can be drawn from the Ramayana: Dharma (Righteousness): The Ramayana emphasizes the importance of following one’s dharma, or duty, even in the face […]
7 Famous Moral Stories from Ramayana
7 Famous Moral Stories from Ramayana.. Seven Popular Moral Stories from Ramayana.. Here are some famous stories from the Ramayana, each with a meaningful moral lesson: 1. Jatayu’s Sacrifice When Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the elderly vulture Jatayu bravely tried to rescue her. Despite being old and outmatched, Jatayu fought bravely, sacrificing his life […]
Kishkindha Kanda in Ramayana
Kishkindha Kanda is the fourth chapter of Valmiki Ramayana, and it describes the meeting between Lord Rama with the Vanaras. The ancient Kishkindha is believed to have been situated in the present place of Hampi in Karnataka. Ancient Kishkindha kingdom contains full of natural beauty, surrounded with holy trees, and various kinds animals were also […]
18 Wonderful Praises on Lord Sri Rama
Lord Rama is one of the precious avatars of Lord Vishnu, and though he had incarnated before several lakhs of years, yet he is remembered for his good qualities like giving respect to father’s words, showing affection on everybody and kindly treating even his servants as his own family members etc. In this avatar, mostly […]
Lessons from Ramayana for all the times
The Ramayana pervades our culture life; every character has been presented to the reader in such a way that he or she can mould his or her future in a proper manner. The Lessons learnt from them are applicable to all the times and to all conditions of life. The Hero is the Embodiment of […]
Ramayana in Brief | Summary of Ramayana
Ramayana in Brief, Summary of Ramayana, Short description of Ramayana story. 1.1 THE BIRTH OF RAMA Ayodhya was a magnificent city on the banks of the river Sarayu in Kosala Country. The people of the city lived a happy and contented life as they were ruled by a wonderful king called Dasharatha. He cared for […]
Rama Rajyam | Rama Rajyam Mahatmyam | Importance of Rama Rajyam in Present Time
Most of the Hindus are aware about the Vishnu Avatar Lord Rama, and about his holiness, greatness and divinity. He has ruled his kingdom of Ayodhya successfully for 11,000 years, along with the help of his brothers, the great Hanuman and his ministers. Throughout his rule, he gave correct judgement, and didn’t commit any mistakes […]
Rama Katha | Life History of Lord Sri Rama
Rama also called as Srirama and Sriramachandra Moorthy, is an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and he is widely worshipped throughout the world by the Hindus. Lord Rama though he is considered as a supreme Lord, but didn’t utilise his powers unnecessarily during the period of his avatar. He is praised for his good qualities, and […]
Lord Sri Rama, the Universal Master
Ramayana is a major epic in Hinduism and it is considered as a sacred text, which tells the greatness and holiness of Lord Rama, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. It also tells the respect he has shown to his father, king Dasaratha and obeys his orders and went to the forest. He acts as an […]