Reading Notes: Ramayana, Part B
Ramayana Part B Notes
- Narayan: city of Ayodhya (on the river Sarayu) in the kingdom of Koshala.
- Dasharatha: the king, assisted by his mentor, Vashishtha.
- doesnt have any children and assisted by the advisor.
- gods need human who can kill Ravana (10 headed rakshasa).
- Ravana: obtained divine protection against gods, underworld creatures.
- and amongst supernatural beings.
- didnt request protection against mortal men or monkeys.
- Vishnu agrees to become incarnate.
- Rama = avatar of Vishnu.
- Vashishtha advises that yagna = sacrifice performed by Rishyashringa.
- Rishyashringa: power to bring rain and end droughts.
- he obtains a special rice from the sacrifice and gives it to his wives.
- his wife Kaushalya: gives birth to Rama.
- Kaikeyi: gives birth to Bharata.
- Sumitra: gives birth to Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
- Vishvamitra was once king but became a sage.
- arrives at court and asks to take Rama to battle demons.
- Thataka was not always a demon.
- yaksha (god) but because of the behavior of her family.
- Agastya turned Thataka into demons.
- Maricha (Thataka's son).
- Rama kills the demon and kills her.
- Mahabali and the Dwarf are known for special mantras and astras.
- incarnation of vishnu as a dwarf who defeated who defeated Mahabali.
- warnings of Mahabali's advisor Shukracharya.
- Rama and Lakshmana go to Mithila (home of king Janaka).
- King Sakara story is told.
- horse sacrifice is known as aswamedha.
- ritual to expand his kingdom.
- Bhagiratha: one grandson.
- wanted to obtain salvation for his dead ancestors.
- salvation for his dead ancestors.
- Ahalya woman that appears.
- Indra is the thousand eyed god.
- Sita is Rama's wife and the daughter of king janaka mithila.
- Lakshmi - goddess of wealth, Rama's consort.
- Narayan: city of Ayodhya (on the river Sarayu) in the kingdom of Koshala.
- Dasharatha: the king, assisted by his mentor, Vashishtha.
- doesnt have any children and assisted by the advisor.
- gods need human who can kill Ravana (10 headed rakshasa).
- Ravana: obtained divine protection against gods, underworld creatures.
- and amongst supernatural beings.
- didnt request protection against mortal men or monkeys.
- Vishnu agrees to become incarnate.
- Rama = avatar of Vishnu.
- Vashishtha advises that yagna = sacrifice performed by Rishyashringa.
- Rishyashringa: power to bring rain and end droughts.
- he obtains a special rice from the sacrifice and gives it to his wives.
- his wife Kaushalya: gives birth to Rama.
- Kaikeyi: gives birth to Bharata.
- Sumitra: gives birth to Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
- Vishvamitra was once king but became a sage.
- arrives at court and asks to take Rama to battle demons.
- Thataka was not always a demon.
- yaksha (god) but because of the behavior of her family.
- Agastya turned Thataka into demons.
- Maricha (Thataka's son).
- Rama kills the demon and kills her.
- Mahabali and the Dwarf are known for special mantras and astras.
- incarnation of vishnu as a dwarf who defeated who defeated Mahabali.
- warnings of Mahabali's advisor Shukracharya.
- Rama and Lakshmana go to Mithila (home of king Janaka).
- King Sakara story is told.
- horse sacrifice is known as aswamedha.
- ritual to expand his kingdom.
- Bhagiratha: one grandson.
- wanted to obtain salvation for his dead ancestors.
- salvation for his dead ancestors.
- Ahalya woman that appears.
- Indra is the thousand eyed god.
- Sita is Rama's wife and the daughter of king janaka mithila.
- Lakshmi - goddess of wealth, Rama's consort.
Gibbs, Laura. Amar Chitra Katha Reading Guides for MLLL 4993 Epics of Ancient India, Guide: Kubera: The Lord of Wealth (Volume 839). http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/05/guide-kubera.html.
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