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Shrimad Ramayan: Along with the Mahabharata, the Ramayana is one of the two great Hindu epics. It narrates the tale of Rama, Lord Vishnu's incarnation. For millennia, Lord Rama has been a revered holy figure in Hinduism, acting as a role model for dedication to dharma, or righteousness. Let us check out some interesting facts about the great Hindu epic. 

Shrimad Ramyan: Interesting Facts About The Great Hindu Epic 

- To protect Lord Rama and Mother Sita throughout their 14-year exile Lakshmana Did Not Sleep: Lakshman Ji is also known as Gudakesh (one who conquers sleep) since it is stated that he never slept during the 14 years of exile in order to protect his older brother and sister-in-law. For fourteen years, Urmila, his spouse, fulfilled Laxman's and her sleep requirements in place of him.  

While Ravana represents the ego with ten negative traits that reject God and proclaim his uniqueness because of his tamasic and demonic nature, Rama represents the auspicious qualities and the Supreme Self in Ramayana. (Image Source: Instagram)

- Lord Shiva's Vahan Nandi cursed Ravan, saying that monkeys would be the reason for your demise: Ravan was riding in the Pushpak Vimana, returning to Lanka after defeating Kuber, the lord of wealth, and pillaging Alakapuri. He was unable to fly above Mount Kailasha. Then, Nandi blocked Ravan's attempt to enter Kailash. He questioned him about why he couldn't pass. Nandi informed him that no one was permitted to pass since his Shiva and Parvati were having dalliance on the mountain. After learning about this, Ravan attempted to enter and remove Kailash by calling Nandi a Vanar, or monkey. Nandi became enraged and cursed him saying that Vanaras would become a reason for his defeat one day. 

- Ravana had seven sons who were formidable fighters: While most people are familiar with Meghnad, Raavan had three wives and seven sons. They were Narantak, Devantaka, Trishira, Prahstha, Indrajit Atikaya, and Akshay Kumar. During the conflict, Lord Hanuman killed Devantaka and Akshayakumara, while Meghnad, Prahast, and Atikay, three of the seven sons of Ravana, were assassinated by Lakshman Ji. 

- The first letter that follows every 1000 verses in the Ramayana is the basis of the Gayatri Mantra: The most well-known mantra among Hindus is the Gayatri Mantra. While the Valmiki Ramayan includes 24,000 verses, it only has 24 letters. The Gayatri Mantra is the first letter that appears in the Ramayan after every 1000 verses. The core of this holy epic, the Ramayana, is symbolised by this mantra. The Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, is where the Gayatri Mantra is first mentioned.

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- Lord Rama Also Had A Sister:  Most people know Shri Ram's parents and his four brothers, but not many know Ram's sister, "Shanta." Besides, she was older than all four of the brothers. Mata Kaushalya gave her birth. It is thought that after arriving in Ayodhya, Rompad's monarch Angadesh and his wife Varshini never had children. When King Dasaratha heard about this during the conversation, he promised to give them his Shanta. Rompad and Varshini were ecstatic to hear this. They did all her parents' chores and showed him a great deal of affection.




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