characters of Satan and Ravana. Ravana‚ although not a symbol of religious otherness‚ is an odd combination of forces. His mother a demon and father a saint‚ Ravana was born a monster with ten heads and twenty arms. He is different in comparison to others around him‚ but his being symbolizes a threat to order‚ like Dracula. Many depictions of Satan suggest otherness‚ in how Satan resembles figures such as Pan and Jews. As a threat to order‚ the characters Dracula‚ Ravana‚ and Satan must desire
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the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms‚ across India‚ Nepal and Bangladesh. The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means remover of ten referring to Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.[1] The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Mahishasur. The name Vijayadashami is also derived from the Sanskrit words "Vijaya-dashmi" literally meaning the victory on the dashmi (Dashmi being the tenth lunar day of the Hindu
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14 Life Lessons from Ramayana (1) Relationship between Dharma‚ Artha‚ Kama and Moksha Human life is consumed in chasing materialism (Artha) and sense pleasures (Kama). Ramayana makes it clear that these two pursuits should never be at the cost of Dharma (righteousness). In withholding dharma‚ both artha and Kama can be and must be sacrificed. The ultimate goal of life is Moksha (liberation) and it can be attained only by relinquishing Artha and Kama and by strictly following a life of Dharma
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incarnation of Lord Vishnu (one of the trinity god‚ the preserver)‚ the central figure of the epic Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas‚ in which Lord Rama is beautifully portrayed. Lord Rama took birth to free the world from cruelty and sins of the demon King Ravana‚ the King of Lanka. Rama was the first son king Dashratha‚ the king of Ayodhya. Her mother was named Kausilya. He had three brothers: Bharata (son of the second queen Kaikeyi)‚ Laxshmana and Shatrughna (son of the third queen sumitra). He was married
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grow into ideal human beings and ideal citizens. Ram took birth to free the earth from the cruelty and sins of the demon King Ravana (Ravan). Ravana had practiced austerities in order to propitiate Shiva and Brahma‚ who had granted him immunity from being killed by gods‚ gandharvas or demons. One of the gods had to take on a human form in order to be able to defeat Ravana. Ram was born as the first son of Dasharatha‚ king of Ayodhya. Ram’s mother was Kausilya. Ram had three brothers : Bharata
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Ramayana The Ramayana by R.K. Narayan’s is a profound epic story that provides different aspects of Indians culture and which still today influences the politics‚ religion and art of modern India. He rejuvenated this ancient story and compressed it and set in modern times. Ramayama is a story of adventure and friendship as well as a story of psychological‚ spiritual meaning and of wisdom. The meanings of The Ramayana are found through the actions and personalities of its principal characters
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put Rama’s sandals on the throne and ruled Ayodhya in his name. Hanuman -- A leader of the monkey tribe allied with Rama against Ravana. Hanuman has many magical powers because his father was the god of the wind. Hanuman’s devotion to Rama‚ and his supernatural feats in the battle to recapture Sita‚ has made him one of the most popular characters in the Ramayana. Ravana -- The 10-headed king of Lanka who abducted Sita. Kaushlaya -- Dasaratha’s first wife‚ and the mother of Rama. Lakshmana -- Rama’s
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the demons? Why does Ravana decide to pursue Rama and his family in the forest? Should Lakshmana have left Sita alone? Section Four: Rama’s Stay in Kiskindha Who is Sugriva? Why does he offer to help Rama? Section Five: Hanuman’s Prank What does Sita tell Ravana? What happens to Hanuman? Section Six: The Great War What does Vibhishana do? What does Rama promise Vibhishana? How do Rama‚ Hanuman and the monkey army get across the ocean to Lanka? How does Ravana trick Sita? What does
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Rama From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search This article is about the incarnation of Vishnu. For other uses‚ see Rama (disambiguation) and Ramachandra (disambiguation). | |It has been suggested that Raghava Rama be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) | |Rama | |[pic] | |Lord Rama (center)
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Sita in comparison‚ is also an important role in this story. She is kidnapped by Ravana and wants to be saved by her husband Rama. As she is kidnapped‚ she begins telling Ravana that her husband will surely find him and kill him because he has taken
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