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Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahābhārata. Along with the Mahābhārata, it forms the Hindu Itihasa (history).
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Major Characters (Character info taken from wikipedia)
1)Rama
Rama or Ram also known as Ramachandra is a major deity of Hinduism. He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, one of his most popular incarnations along with Krishna, Parshurama, and Gautama Buddha.
1)Rama
Rama or Ram also known as Ramachandra is a major deity of Hinduism. He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, one of his most popular incarnations along with Krishna, Parshurama, and Gautama Buddha.
2) Lakshmana
Laxman or Lakhan, is the younger brother of Lord Rama and his aide in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
Laxman or Lakhan, is the younger brother of Lord Rama and his aide in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
3) Sita
She is described as the daughter of the earth goddess.
Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity
She is described as the daughter of the earth goddess.
Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity
4) Dasharatha
Dasharatha was a descendant of the Raghuvanshi-Ikshvaku-Suryavansha dynasty .
His capital was known as Ayodhya.
He had three wives; Kausalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra and out of the union born Rama , Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna
Dasharatha was a descendant of the Raghuvanshi-Ikshvaku-Suryavansha dynasty .
His capital was known as Ayodhya.
He had three wives; Kausalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra and out of the union born Rama , Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna
5) Sugriva
In the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, Sugriva was younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the vanara(monkey) kingdom of Kishkindha. Rumā was his wife. He was son of Surya, the Hindu deity of sun, and Vriksharaja
In the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, Sugriva was younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the vanara(monkey) kingdom of Kishkindha. Rumā was his wife. He was son of Surya, the Hindu deity of sun, and Vriksharaja
6) Hanuman
Lord Hanuman is a Hindu god and divine vanara companion of the god Rama. Lord Hanuman is one of the central characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Lord Hanuman is a Hindu god and divine vanara companion of the god Rama. Lord Hanuman is one of the central characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
7) Jambavan
Jambavana also known as Jambavanta is a character originating in Ramayan. The King of Bears, he is an Asian black bear or sloth bear in Indian epic tradition (though he is also described as a monkey in other scriptures), immortal to all but his father Brahma
Jambavana also known as Jambavanta is a character originating in Ramayan. The King of Bears, he is an Asian black bear or sloth bear in Indian epic tradition (though he is also described as a monkey in other scriptures), immortal to all but his father Brahma
8) Vibhishana
Vibhishana is the younger brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana.Though a Rakshasa himself, Vibhishana deserted Ravana and joined Rama's army.
Vibhishana is the younger brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana.Though a Rakshasa himself, Vibhishana deserted Ravana and joined Rama's army.
9) Indrajit
Indrajit or Meghanada, according to Hindu texts, was a prince of Lanka and possessor of Indra Loka (Heaven). He is regarded as one of the greatest warriors in Hindu texts.
Indrajit or Meghanada, according to Hindu texts, was a prince of Lanka and possessor of Indra Loka (Heaven). He is regarded as one of the greatest warriors in Hindu texts.
10) Kumbhakarna
Kumbhakarna ( is a named rakshasa and younger brother of Ravana in the famous Hindu Legends in the events of Ramayana. Despite his gigantic size and great appetite, he was described to be of good character and great warrior in those times.
Kumbhakarna ( is a named rakshasa and younger brother of Ravana in the famous Hindu Legends in the events of Ramayana. Despite his gigantic size and great appetite, he was described to be of good character and great warrior in those times.
11) Raavna
Ravana is a king of Lanka and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana and its adaptations.
Ravana is widely considered to be a symbol of evil.
Ravana is a king of Lanka and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana and its adaptations.
Ravana is widely considered to be a symbol of evil.
LESSONS WE GET FROM RAMAYANA
Although it is a very old story and also the science dosen't found any proof of these incidents.But the lessons we get from the scripts of Ramayana cannot be neglected .
Although it is a very old story and also the science dosen't found any proof of these incidents.But the lessons we get from the scripts of Ramayana cannot be neglected .
• Truth always wins
Ramayana and Mahabharata is a well known proof of this text "Where there is Truth,There is win". The army of Rama was very small as compared to the army of that of Ravana ,but still Rama army wins .
Ramayana and Mahabharata is a well known proof of this text "Where there is Truth,There is win". The army of Rama was very small as compared to the army of that of Ravana ,but still Rama army wins .
The only reason for that is that they were on the side of truth ,justice and dharma.
It may be possible that sometime evil get over you but in the end truth always wins.
It may be possible that sometime evil get over you but in the end truth always wins.
• Unity can overcome any difficulty in life
There was an old man who has 1 child .One day he gave him a stick and told his child to break it and he broke it easily .Later his father tied 10 sticks together and again asked the same thing to do .
There was an old man who has 1 child .One day he gave him a stick and told his child to break it and he broke it easily .Later his father tied 10 sticks together and again asked the same thing to do .
This time the child tries his best but cannot break the stick.
When Lord Rama set out to defeat Ravana, he was not alone. Even though he was exiled, he had his people’s support.. The famous Vanarasena led by Sugriva and Hanuman were by his side. This support and unity are what made it possible for Lord Ram to reach Lanka and defeat Ravana.
Nowdays, people had forget the power of unity.They choose friends on the basis if their caste ,creed etc. But one thing is sure that you cannot defeat a team having same vision .
• Be deeply committed to your duty
Besides being Sita’s husband, Ram was also the King of Ayodhya. And the duty of the king is to keep his subjects happy. And hence, he had to abandon his wife for the sake of the masses after they questioned her chastity.
Besides being Sita’s husband, Ram was also the King of Ayodhya. And the duty of the king is to keep his subjects happy. And hence, he had to abandon his wife for the sake of the masses after they questioned her chastity.
Always remember that what you have been born for and what should be your actions.There is nothing more important than your work
• Choose the path of righteousness
Vibhisana who was the younger brother of Ravana goes aganist him because he know that his brother has done a sin by abducting a helpless woman.He stood for the right path
Vibhisana who was the younger brother of Ravana goes aganist him because he know that his brother has done a sin by abducting a helpless woman.He stood for the right path
No matter how good are you,if you tend to support the evil you are also a evil and hence you will get defeated .
Never stood on the side of evil even if you have to leave what you love the most.
Never stood on the side of evil even if you have to leave what you love the most.
• Remain humble no matter how powerful you become
Hanuman could have easily rescued Sita from Ravana’s Ashoka Vatika. He had the power to single-handedly fight against Ravana’s army. But he chose to surrender to Lord Ram’s divinity and let him do the needful.
Hanuman could have easily rescued Sita from Ravana’s Ashoka Vatika. He had the power to single-handedly fight against Ravana’s army. But he chose to surrender to Lord Ram’s divinity and let him do the needful.
Even during the war ,Ravana army have the arrogance of their power but Rama dosen't even replied harshly to them.
Be humble or life would force you to be.
Be humble or life would force you to be.
