Jambavan is a character popularly found in Ramyana. He is regarded as the King of Bears, and is having the power equivalent to that of lakhs of elephants and lions, and the capacity to win anyone.He is created specially by Lord Brahma for serving Sri Rama. He is known as Riksharaj (King of Bears). IMPORTANCE […]
Vibhishana was the brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka as per Ramayana. Vibhishana was the youngest son of Kaikesi and Sage Vishrava. IMPORTANCE Even though he was a Rakshasa, Vibhishana was of a noble character and advised Ravana, to return Sita to her husband Rama. When Ravana did not listen to his advice, Vibhishana […]
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Sugriva was younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the vanara kingdom of Kishkindha. Rumā was his wife. He was son of Surya, the Hindu deity of Sun. As the king of vanara, Sugriva aided Rama in his quest to liberate his wife Sita from captivity at […]
Squirrels are considered as sacred animals in India, and they are considered as worshipful creatures. They are fed with food items by the Hindus, similar to the feeding of crows, and they also helped Lord Rama during the time of building the bridge to reach the Lanka. Most of the Indian Squirrels would be having […]
Maindan is considered as one of the chief warriors in the Vanara Army, and he was controlled by the Vanara king Sugriva. He participated in the war held between Rama and Ravana, and fought bravely and killed lot of demons, and he was high praised by Sugriva for his valour. When Vibhishana wanted to take […]
Urmila is a noble princess who lived during Treta Yuga. And her holiness was mentioned in Ramayana. She was praised for her chastity and purity. She was the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila and the sister of Sita. She was the dutiful wife of Lakshman and they got two sons. When Lakshman went to […]
Sushena was the king of a small region belonged to King Sugriva, and he was the father of Thara and the father-in-law of Vali. He eagerly took part in the battle between Rama and Ravana, and he also killed many demons during the battle by chanting the glories of Lord Rama. According to Ramayana, Sushena […]
Shanta was the daughter of the great king Dasharatha and Kausalya, who was later adopted by King Rompad and Queen Vershini and she was born in the Treta Yuga. Shanta was the consort of the great rishi Rishyasringa, son of sage Vibhandaka. Shanta was well educated in Vedic subjects and talented in all kinds of […]
According to Ramayana, Mandavi is the daughter of King Kushadhwaja and Queen Chandrabhaga. And his father, Kushadhwaja is the brother of King Janaka. Mandavi is believed to have been born in Rajbiraj, Nepal. Mandavi got married with Rama’s younger brother Bharat, and they had two sons. Her younger sister was Shrutakirti and she got married […]
According to the great epic Ramayana, Sarama is the wife of the noble Vibhishana, the brother of Ravana. Sarama was born on the banks of the Manasarovar Lake. She looks attractive and contains very good qualities. She had maintained friendly relationship with Mata Sita, when she was imprisoned in Lanka. Sarama and Vibhishana had a […]
According to Ramayana, Shrutakirti is the daughter of King Kushadhwaja and Queen Chandrabhaga. Shrutakirti was married to Rama’s youngest brother Shatrughna, and they got two sons. Shrutakirti was the sister of Mandavi, and similar to her sister, she also contains good qualities and considered as a beautiful and an intelligent woman, who used to give […]
As per Ramayana, Sumantra was the chief minister of King Dasharatha, and also his most favourite person. He was a well-wisher of the Dasharatha family, and participated in all the family functions. He was treated as a family member by Dasharatha, due to his good qualities and kindness. Sumantra is considered as one of the […]
According to Hindu legend, Sampati was the elder son of Aruna and the brother of Jatayu. He is a vulture. Sampati had a son named Babhru, who was very pious and holy person. Sampati lost his wings at his childhood. Sampati and Jatayu, when young, competed with other as to who could fly higher in […]
Shabari is an old woman saint mentioned in Ramayana. She was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama and received his blessings. LIFE Shabari lived in a remote village. She was very spiritual even at his younger age, and lived an honest and noble life. In course of time, she met Sage Matanga near the Mountain […]
Satrughna was the youngest brother of Lord Rama according to the epic Ramayana. He was also the brother of Lakshmana and Bharata. Satrughna was considered to be an incarnation of Sudarshana chakra, a divine weapon of Lord Vishnu. Satrughna was the son of the king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha and Queen Sumitra. Satrughna was married to […]
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Jatayu is the younger son of Aruṇa. His brother, Sampati, is a demi-god who has the form of a vulture and was an old friend of Dasharatha (Rama’s father). In the epic Ramayana when Jatayu sees Ravana abducting Sita, he tries to rescue Sita from Ravana. Jatayu fought valiantly with […]