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Master of The epic of Ramayana
schopenhauer Ravana, the ten-headed king of Lanka, was a brilliant scholar, cosmic musician, and devotee of Shiva whose pride ultimately led to his downfall.
schopenhauer Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana endured a 14-year exile in the wild Dandakaranya forest to uphold his father's royal promise.
schopenhauer Sort the milestones of Rama's childhood to master the epic story of the Ramayana.
First Sanskrit poem: The Ramayana is traditionally called the Adi Kavya, meaning the very first poem written in the classical Sanskrit language.
A ritual sacrifice or offering in Hinduism, typically performed in front of a sacred fire. King Dasharatha performed this ritual to obtain heirs, leading to the birth of Lord Rama.
Which multi-stringed musical instrument was the ten-headed king Ravana highly skilled at playing?
What special power did the monkey deity Hanuman use to cross the ocean to Lanka?
Who is traditionally credited with writing the original Sanskrit epic of the Ramayana?
To win Princess Sita's hand in marriage, which deity's heavy bow did Rama have to lift?
What was the name of the monkey kingdom that allied with Prince Rama to rescue Sita?