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Ramayana

Ramayana is one of two classical Hindu epics telling of the banishment of Rama from his kingdom and the abduction of his wife by a demon and Rama's restoration to the throne.

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What is Hanuman Chalisa?

The hanuman chalisa is a long song/prayer praising the Hindu god Hanuman.

Is Ramayana a literacy source?

Yes, Ramayana is a great literary source for the scholars who study the ancient civilization of India.

Ramayana is one of the most acclaimed treasure of Sanskrit literature.

What are the names of the ancestors of Lord Rama?

The ancestors and descendents of Lord Rama are given below. Lord Rama is 64th among them.

1. Manu

2. Iksvaku

3. Vikuksi-asada

4. Kakutstha

5. Anenas

6. Prithu

7. Vistarasva

8. Ardra

9. Yuvanasva (I)

10. Sravasta

11. Brihadasva

12. Kuvalasva

13. Drdhasva

14. Pramoda

15. Haryasva (I)

16. Nikumba

17. Samhatasva

18. Akrsasva

19. Prasenajit

20. Yuvanasva (II)

21. Mandhatr

22. Purukutsa

23. Trasadsyu

24. Sambhuta

25. Anaranya

26. Trasadsva

27. Haryasva (II)

28. Vasumata

29. Tridhanvan

30. Trayyaruna

31. Trishanku

32. Satyavrata

33. Hariscandra

34. Rohita

35. Harita, Cancu

36. Vijaya

37. Ruruka

38. Vrka

39. Bahu (Asita)

40. Sagara

41. Asamanjas

42. Amsumant

43. Dilipa (I)

44. Bhagiratha

45. Sruta

46. Nabhaga

47. Amabarisa

48. Sindhudvipa

49. Ayutayus

50. Rtuparna

51. Sarvakama

52. Sudasa

53. Mitrasaha

54. Asmaka

55. Mulaka

56. Sataratha

57. Aidavida

58. Visvasaha (I)

59. Dilipa (II)

60. Dirghabahu

61. Raghu

62. Aja

63. Dasaratha

64. Ram

65. Kusa

66. Atithi

67. Nisadha

68. Nala

69. Nabhas

70. Pundarika

71. Ksemadhan

72. Devanika

73. Ahinagu

74. Paripatra

75. Bala

76. Uktha

77. Vajranabha

78. Sankhan

79. Vyusitasva

80. Visvasaha (II)

81. Hiranyabha

82. Pusya

83. Dhruvansan

84. Sudarsana

85. Agnivarna

86. Sighra

87. Maru

88. Prasusruta

89. Susandhi

90. Amarsa

91. Mahashwat

92. Visrutavant

93. Brihadbala

94. Brihatksaya

What is the real name of valmiki the author of Ramayana?

Valmiki's real name is believed to be Ratnakara before he became a sage. He is known as the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana, a revered text in Hinduism.

What was the real name of Valmiki the original author of Ramayana?

The real name of Valmiki, the original author of the Ramayana, was Ratnakara. He was a sage who later transformed into a revered poet and sage after receiving a divine intervention.

How was Hanuman able to fly?

Hindu god Hanuman is son of Vaayu (god of wind) and disciple of Lord Sri Rama and had got a boon by Surya (sun god). Hence, he was able to fly.

Is tha Ramayana and Mahabharata is true?

Ramayana and Mahabharata are the true essence of Hinduism. Some speculate that these to epics are myth. The main reason is that these two events took place so deep in the time line of history that modern historian, basically westerners, find it hard to believe. Some of the recent discoveries that proves Ramayana and Mahabharata took place is the discovery of the legend city of Dwarka where Lord Krishna lived and the discovery of bridge that connects India and Sir Lanka that was build during the time of Ramayana.

Why are the names of gods often mentioned in Ramayana?

They are common references the readers of the Ramayana are expected to understand.

What is a sentence for ramayana?

Ramayana was written by Valmiki.

My grandmother used to read me Ramayana when I was a kid.

Why is the story Rama and Sita so important to Indians?

According to Indian History, it is not a story but a description of Life and History of Lord Rama and Sita.

It is important because Rama has been called as the Purshotam meaning the best of mankind.

Rama was the eldest of the four sons of King Dashrath and Sita was his wife. Their truthful, dutiful and sincere conduct and behaviour has been recognised as ideal for the mankind, for all times and ages and, for every situation. That is why has acquired importance.