Ramayana: Interesting Facts About 'Great Epic Of Bharata Dynasty'

The Ramayana is a Hindu scripture that holds many fascinating details. The holy book consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos (kaṇḍas), and it is written by the sage Valmiki. The Ramayan is not only an Indian epic but also has several versions in different cultures.

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Rama, the protagonist, is often called Maryada Purushottama, which means the ideal man. His family tree includes not only his brothers (Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna) but also an ancestor, King Ikshvaku, who is said to be the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty.

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The Ramayana is divided into seven books, called Kandas. Lord Rama, the hero of the epic, also spent 14 years in exile (7 years in the forest with his wife, Sita, and 7 years in battle).

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The bow of Lord Rama, known as Kodanda, was so powerful that it could only be strung by him. In the Sita Swayamvar (the ceremony where Sita chooses her husband), only Rama was able to lift and break the bow, which earned him Sita's hand in marriage.

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Lord Hanuman, a key figure in the Ramayan, is considered the son of Lord Kesari and Anjana, but it’s also believed that he was born as a result of a boon granted to her by Lord Vayu, the wind god.

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According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama is considered an incarnation (or avatar) of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. His story in the Ramayan is seen as a divine mission to rid the world of evil and establish righteousness (dharma).

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The relationship shared between Lord Ram and Hanuman is a brilliant example of unwavering devotion and selfless service for the young generation.

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