Ramayana
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Selected stories from Bala kanda – Part 3
Rishyashringa Rishyashringa was the son of sage Vibhandaka. Rishyashringa played a very pivotal role in Ramayana. King Dasharatha was childless. On the advice of his ministers, king Dasharatha decided to perform Putrakameshti Yagna for begetting sons. Sumantra, the chief minister of Dasharatha narrates the story of Rishyashringa and suggests that the rishi be brought to Continue reading
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Selected stories from Bala kanda – Part 2
First Propagators of Ramayana Maharishi Valmiki composed Ramayana consisting of 24000 verses split in 6 kandas and uttara, which were the events yet to happen at the time he composed the epic. After composing, the Maharishi pondered who would propagate this epic through performance. Maharishi selected Lava and Kusha, who were blessed with intellect and sweet Continue reading
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Selected stories from Bala kanda – Part 1
Sage Narada narrates sankeshpa ramayana Valmiki Ramayana begins with the rishi enquiring sage Narada about most virtuous human being. Sage Narada speaks about Rama, who is the Ruler of Ayodhya. Sage Narada narrates the history of Rama’s birth, his childhood, Rama’s education under guru rishi Vasistha, his relationship with his brothers, his marriage to Sita, Continue reading
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Valmiki Ramayana
Rishi Valmiki is the author of Ramayana. It is a poem narrating the life of Rama. It consists of roughly 24000 shlokas. Valmiki ramayana has 7 kandas or chapters. This poem is believed to be written in treta yuga. 4 yugas have been defined: Satya yuga which spans over 1.728 million years, Treta yuga spans Continue reading
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