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In Mahabharata (3.259.27), Ravana is described as पुरुषादकः = eater of Humans.
Ravana was a cannibal. He used to kill humans and eat their meat. He raped Rambha, forcibly abducted Sita, killed Rishis
It is amazing that so many people empathize with this character today
Ravana was a cannibal. He used to kill humans and eat their meat. He raped Rambha, forcibly abducted Sita, killed Rishis
It is amazing that so many people empathize with this character today
There is also absolutely zero evidence in Valmiki Ramayana that Ravana was ever a Shiva Bhakta. In Valmiki Ramayana AND Mahabharata, it is nowhere mentioned that Ravana ever worshipped Shiva.
The "Shiva Tandava Stotram" said to be composed by Ravana occurs nowhere in these epics
The "Shiva Tandava Stotram" said to be composed by Ravana occurs nowhere in these epics
Whenever Ravana saw any beautiful woman, he used to kill all her family members and abduct her .
The women used to cry "Oh death, please embrace me. I cannot take it anymore"
Valmiki Ramayana ( critical edition 7.24 )
The women used to cry "Oh death, please embrace me. I cannot take it anymore"
Valmiki Ramayana ( critical edition 7.24 )
The first Jauhar known in Indian literature was committed by Vedavati when she found no way out of rapist Ravana's claws. Valmiki Ramayana ( critical edition 7.17)
