Introduction When Indra the lord of celestials asks Rama for a boon, Rama requested Indra to bring back to life, all the monkeys who had lost their life in the battle. Indra grants the boon and all the dead monkeys are restored to life. The celestials disperse and the whole army of monkeys enjoy their […]
Archive | Purana (पुराण)
The Puranas (Sanskrit: पुराण purāṇa, “of ancient times”) are a genre of important Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious texts, notably consisting of narratives of the history of the universe from creation to destruction, genealogies of kings, heroes, sages, and demigods, and descriptions of Hindu cosmology, philosophy, and geography.[1]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 119 of 128
Introduction Lord Shiva informs Rama that his father, Dasaratha, in an ethereal form and as a replica of his extinct personality, has arrived in an aerial car along with Indra, the lord of celestials. Shiva asks Rama and Lakshmana to pay their respects to the soul of Dasaratha and they respond in approaching him and […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 118 of 128
Introduction The fire-god appears in person from the burning pyre, carrying Seetha in his arms and restores her to Rama, testifying to her purity. Rama later joyfully accepts her. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 117 of 128
Introduction Gods reach Lanka in aerial cars and approach Rama. They ask Rama why he ignores Seetha, when she is entering into the fire. Rama appeals them to describe in reality who he is. Brahma (the creator) proclaims his divinity and eulogizes him with hymns. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 116 of 128
Introduction Seetha gives a taunting reply to Rama, saying that why she was not abandoned by the latter, even at the time when Hanuma came to see her in Lanka. Then, Seetha requests Lakshmana to prepare a pile of fire for her to enter. When Lakshmana prepares a pyre, Seetha prays the fire-god and enters […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 115 of 128
Introduction Rama informs Seetha that the dishonour meted out to him and the wrong done to her by Ravana have been wiped off, by his victory over the enemy with the assistance of Hanuma, Sugreeva and Vibhishana. However, regarding with suspicion the character of Seetha, Rama disowns her and asks her to seek shelter elsewhere. […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 114 of 128
Introduction Rama sends Vibhishana to bring Sita to his presence. Vibhishana brings Seetha to Rama’s presence. Seetha casts her looks on the moon-like face of Rama, her beloved husband. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 113 of 128
Introduction Rama sends his message to Seetha through Hanuma. Hanuma then goes to Sita at Ashoka Vanam and narrates her sequence of the war and victory. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 112 of 128
Introduction Matali, Indra’s charioteer leaves the battle-field and returns to his heaven. Then, Rama instructs Lakshmana to arrange for the installation of Vibhishana on the throne of Lanka. Lakshmana arranges to get sea-water from some monkey-chiefs and sprinkles it on vibhishana, to instal him as the King of Lanka, in the presence of the demons […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 111 of 128
Introduction Mandodari stares at the dead body of Ravana and laments, recollecting the strength and power of Ravana. But, she realizes that Rama, who killed Ravana, is none other than Vishnu the lord of maintenance of the world. She further laments that Ravana has done a sinful deed in abducting Seetha and that he has […]