Childhood Stories of 4 Ayodhya Princes
King Dasharatha consummated the Nama Samskara ceremony. His eldest son was Sri Narayana Himself. He was named Rama, means the one who gives pleasure to all.
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A Complete Guide to Pure Bhakti
Bhakti is not Blind Faith, Belief or Superstition. Love for Parents is also not Bhakti. Only Vedic scriptures can reveal the true meaning of Bhakti.
Summarising the 7 Kandas in Ramayana
The 7 Kandas of Valmiki Ramayana: 1) Bala Kanda 2) Ayodhya Kanda 3) Aranya Kand 4) Kishkindha Kand 5) Sundara Kand 6) Yuddha Kanda 7) Uttara Kanda
Significance of Krauncha Bird in Ramayana
There is a mention of the Krauncha bird in Ramayana. In fact, it is the basis of Valmiki Ramayana. The first verse starts with the mention of the Krauncha bird!
Glories of Tamasa River in Ramayana
Tamsa river is a tributary of the holy Ganges and hence worshipable. Sage Valmiki’s ashram was situated near its where Sita Devi spent a portion of her life.
Qualities of Lord Rama in Ramayana
Sri Narada rendered the 16 exquisite qualities of Sri Rama, which took sage Valmiki by surprise. In brief: 1) Ever Truthful… 11) Protector of His devotees.
Quiz on Sri Rama’s Friends and Family
Test Your Knowledge on Ramayana and learn interesting facts from the Valmiki Ramayana. Do you know the name of Sri Rama’s sister. Give it a try!
Pastimes of Manthara and Sri Rama
In the Ramayana it is said that Sri Rama, as a 5-year-old boy would wrap a mud ball around the tip of his arrow and shoot it at the hump of Manthara.
Significance of Manthara in the Ramayana
Sri Rama observed that evil maid Manthara had not yet become a part of the main story-line. Only she could conspire and exile Sri Rama for 14 years.
