The great epic of India - Ramayana, is a real life story which teaches us, goodness always wins over evil. Probably most of us since childhood are being told about Ramayana. You will be amazed to know about the interesting facts from Ramayana. The most known epic story of the birth of Sri Rama and Sita Devi along with many others characters like Lakshman, Ravaan, Kuber, Hanuman and many more and their journey is called Ramayana. Though the original version of Ramayana is believed to be the work of sage Valmiki, however there are also other manuy other versions written by many other saints and pandits of Veda such as the Tulsidas, Saint Eknath and many other great writers.
1. Ramayana predates the Mahabharatha (the main story related to the Pandavas and Kauravas) and is narrated as an incident to the Pandavas in the Mahabharatha. Perhaps, the other stories in Mahabharatha might predate Ramayana.
2. Sri Rama was born on the 9th day of Chaitra month (April) with divine features like lotus-red eyes, lengthy arms, roseate lips and voice like drumbeat.
3. Kishkindha is believed to be located in Hampi, Karnataka.
4. Hanuman is a prominent character that appears in both in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. So He has appeared in the same form in two different timelines that are far apart.
5. Ravaana’s Lanka was architecturally one of the most advanced constructions that has ever been described.
6. When Hanuman visited Lanka, he was amazed to see, how civilised the Rakshasas were.
7. Since childhood, Sri Rama never went to sleep or eat food without his dear brother, Lakshmana. Wherever Sri Rama went, his brother Lakshmana followed him. Similar is the case between Bharata and Shatrughna.
8. Jabali was one of the minister of Ayodhya who is a brahmin and atheist. He argued with atheistic point of view with Sri Rama, when he left the forest so the Sri Rama would come back but it became futile.
9. There is no swayamawar according to Valmiki Ramayana.
10. Sri Rama easily defeated Parashurama by destroying the arrow of Parashurama’s bow within a minute.
11. Atikaya is an underrated warrior in Ramayana. He defended himself from Lord Shiva’s trident. Later Mahadev blessed him with amazing skills and secrets of archery. He is the son of Ravaana. At last he was killed by Lakshmana.
12. It is said that to make Sri Rama move into the forest, the devas requested Ma Saraswati to persuade Kaikeyi to ask her wishes. But she decided to change Mantra’s mind.
13. It is the wife of Vibheeshana, Sarama who consoled Sita Devi when she was presented with an illusionary head of Sri Rama. Most of the people thinks that it was Trijatha.
14. Sri Rama loved Sita Devi very much that when Jayanth, son of Indra attacked Sita Devi in form of crow, Sri Rama got angry and attacked him with a blade of grass which turned into brahmastra. The weapon plucked one eye of Jayanth. This is one of the reason why Sita Devi used a blade of grass as a protection while she stayed under Ravaana’s capitivity.
15. When Sri Rama left Ayodhya, all the citizens followed him. They never payed heed to his words to leave him. So the trio crept away when they are asleep during night.
16. Sri Rama never asked for agni pariksha. However it was Sita Devi’s own decision and discretion.
17. Meghnath is the only warrior in Ramayana who defeated Sri Rama. But most of his ways were adharmic (unrighteous)
18. Sita Devi did not ate food during her stay in Lanka. Devraj Indra gave her kheer through Vayu Dev which could quench her hunger for a year.
19. No one could, ever lift or move Angad’s foot when he came as peace messenger, not even Ravaan.
20. Kumbhakarana had a son named Kumba who defeated Angada. Later Sugriva killed Kumba.
21. Indrajeet with his maya created a illusionary Sita Devi and severed the head before Sri Rama. However Vibheeshana consoled him later by providing him some logic.
22. Sugreeva killed Mahodara and Angada killed Mahaparsva who were the brothers of Ravaana. Sage Agastya recited Aditya Hridayam, (praises to Surya Dev) to Sri Rama.
23. It is said that no one can defeat Indrajeet when he enters the battle field after making puja for Devi Nikumbla. Lakshmana could kill him because he disturbed his puja.
24. Uttarakhand of Valmiki Ramayana is said to be interpolated.
25. Raavan was son of Vishrava. Vishrava was one great rishi/ sage of his time. When Asura got to know about the epic power of Vishrava, they thought of increasing their own powers through alliances with Rishis. So Asura Somali married his daughter Kaikeshi to Vishrava. Vishrava had 4 children with her, the eldest of them was was Raavan.
26. Ravaan was one of the greatest scholars of his time.
27. Kubera the step son of Vishrava was the king of Lanka before Raavan. Raavan was disrespectful to Kubera and usurp his throne to become king of Lanka.
28. Raavan was a great devotee of Lord Shiva, he prayed to Lord Shiva on Kailash. Lord Shiva became so happy with his praying and gave him Aathma Lingam, with one condition of taking the Lingam to Lanka on foot and if he places the Lingam at any place then it will get rooted at that place. All the Devas got worried and went to Lord Ganesh for help. Lord Ganesh filled Raavan stomach with water, and appeared in front of Raava as a boy. Raava need to pee quickly so he handed the Lingam to the boy. Boy said that he can’t wait for long and he will utter his name three times if Raava doesn’t came he will keep the Lingam. Ganesha did the same and Raavan didn’t came so he kept the Lingam on ground and went away. When Raavan came back he tried to uproot the Lingam but he did not successful, even he used his 20 hand but they also did not help him. The lingam came to be called Mahabaleswarar since it could not even be shifted by the mighty Ravaana.
29. Ravaana was never interested in marrying Sita Devi by force. He appointed Rakshasis to speak highly of him and to somehow convince Sita Devi to marry her or else he threatened to kill her (if she failed to willingly accept him as her husband within a year).
30. Raavan had killed King Anaranya of the Ikshawaku dynasty to which Lord Rama belonged. While dying King Anaranya had cursed Raavan saying that the son of King Dashartha will eventually kill him.
31. Raavan was not only a stupendous fighter, but also an expert of the Vedas and an expert in astrology. Raavan was also a great Veena player.
32. Raavan was the King of all Raakshas and Rakshasis. He was the most powerful Raakshas of his time from whom even the Deevas were afraid.
33. Raavan in spite of knowing the he will be killed by Sri Rama, he didn’t ran away from the war and fought with Sri Rama with full strength and capacity.
34. At the end when Raavan was dying, Sri Ram asked Lakshman to sit beside Raavan and learn the lesson in diplomacy and statecraft.
35. Every year we celebrate Dusshera (win of good against evil), by burning statue of Raavan.
36. Raavan was an excellent player of Veena Raavan was the King of all demons. As a child he was feared by all the people because of his ten heads. He was a firm believer of Lord Shiva. It’s a known thing that Ravaan was also a very good scholar and studied the Vedas, but the reason of having the instrument veena as a symbol in his flag is that he was also an excellent player of veena. Though much of consideration was not given to this art in him, he was fond playing this instrument.
37. Lakshman also known as Gudakesh. It is known that Lakshman did not sleep for the entire period of the exile of 14 years in order to protect his brother and sister- in-law. Because of this he is called Gudakesh. When the goddess of sleep appeared before him at the first night of the their exile to the forests and when Sri Rama and Sita Devi were asleep, Lakshman requested the goddess to give him no sleep for the entire 14 years, so that he can remain awake to protect his beloved brother Sri Rama and sister-in-law Sita Devi.The goddess was impressed by his love and respect for his brother and sister-in- law and granted the boon on a condition that someone else has to bear his sleep. On Lakshman request the goddess visited his wife Urmila, sister of Sita Devi. Urmila agreed to share her husband loss of sleep, and thus slept for entire 14 years. Hence the reason she is not much in the story, but a strong reason for helping Laksman to kill Ravaana son Meghnad.
38. Laksman Rekha episode is not present in Valmiki Ramayana. One of the most intriguing episodes of the entire Ramayana story is the Lakshman Rekha, in which Lakshman draws a line circled their hut in the forest. When Sita requests to catch the deer, Rama follows it and tries to kill when it takes the form of a demon Maricha. At the time of dying the Rakshasa cries out for Lakshman and Sita Devi in the voice of Rama. So Sita Devi urges Lakshman to go and help his brother as he might be in some trouble.Although Lakshman was reluctant at first to leave her alone in the forests, he agrees to go as he should obey Sita’s requests and help his brother if he is indeed in trouble. Hence to protect her he draws a line around the hut, through which no one can enter inside, if so anyone enters, they burn to ashes and requests Sita not to step out of it until his and Rama return. The unknown fact of this episode is that, the story is not a part of either Valmiki’s version of Ramayan or Ramacharitamanas. But in the Lanka Kanda version of Ramacharitmanas, it’s been mentioned by Mandodari wife of Ravaana, when he boasts of his strength and his wife points out to him that he could not even cross the line drawn by Lakshman
39. We all know that the Sri Rama and Sita Devi along with Lakshman stayed in forest for 14 years and defeated the king of demons Ravaan and after defeating Ravaan they return back to the kingdom. Only a few know which was the forest or its name. the name of the forest was Dandakaranya. It covered about 35,600 square miles of land which includes parts of Chattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The forest is believed to be a home of most fearful demons then; hence it’s called Dandakaranya meaning Dandakas- punished and aranya- forest.
40. Kumbhakarn slept because of Indra being jealous.Yet another interesting story of Ramayana is the mighty sleeper Kumbakarn. Kumbakarn,the brother of Raavan is one of the most monstrous size and one who had a hunger as no one other could ever have. Though he was a rakshasas, he was believed to be of a good character. It’s known that Kumbakarn slept for six months continuously and after he woke up only for a day to eat and again slept again. However the truth is that, he was not like that. While doing a yagna, Brahma appeared before him and was about to grant a boon. Indra was jealous of this and was afraid, hence he requested Goddess Saraswati to hold his tongue and Kumbakarn asked for Nidrasana instead of Indrasana. Most of us do not know this part of the story and when Kumbakarn was against to fight with Sri Rama, and advised Raavan as its wrong. Though he fought, to obey his brother and was killed in the battle by Sri Rama.
41. Raavan was killed by Rama only because of Vibhisan-The fight between Sri Rama and Raavan ended by Rama killing Raavan, but it couldn’t have happened if there was the support of Vibhisan. When Raavan discussed about his war against Sri Rama, all his ministers advised him to fight, while his younger brother Vibhisan advised Raavan to set Sita Devi free and ask for forgiveness from Sri Rama. But Vibhisan was sent away from the kingdom as Raavan was angry on him for taking sides of Sri Rama. So Vibhisana helped Rama at the time of war, and Raavan made Sri Rama believe with illusions that Sita is dead.When Rama fell fainted, it was Vibhisan who makes Rama understand the power of black magic of Raavan and how he can be killed with the power of his ten heads and his boon of immortal of nectar drink. If not for Vibhisan, the war could have ended differently. So Rama was able to defeat Raavan with the help of Vibhisan, hence Rama makes him the king of Lanka, after the death of Raavan.
42. Lord Shiva's bow was been used in the swayamvar of Sita Devi’s, which is called as Pinaka. All the prince from different places and dynasties are supposed to lift the bow and tie the string. The bow is a divine one and is bestowed with special powers. Hence all fail. Sita Devi as a young child had lifted this bow and hence the king sets out to look for an equal partner to her. Rama is the only prince who lifts the bow and in the pursuit of tying its string breaks it.
43. Raavan knew he would be killed. According to the entire story, Raavan was pictured as a cruel, most monstrous demon, which disrespected all the holy people. When he heard about Rama’s attack because of kidnapping Sita Devi, his brother advised him to surrender. Being an arrogant and adamant to his powers Raavan denied the fact that he will be killed, instead he stood his ground to fight in order to get moksha or mukthi from Rama’s hands and reach back to Lord Vishnu. He said Sri “if Rama and Lakshmana are two normal humans, then I will carry Sita Devi and win over the humans, but if they are Gods, then I will be die in their hands with arrows and will attain Moksha”.
44. Rama leaves Earth besidethe Sarayu River. It is believed that Rama left the earth by taking the jala samadhi in the Sarayu River.
45. The first letter of every 1000th Shloka of the Ramayana together make up the Gayatri Mantra. There are 24 letters in the Gayatri Mantra and there are 24,000 Shlokas in the Valmiki Ramayana. The first letter of every 1000th Shloka together of the Ramayana forms the Gayatri Mantra, making this revered mantra the essence of the epic. While the Gayatri Mantra has been actually first mentioned in the Rig Veda, it has gained a greater significance due to the Ramayana.
46. The most interesting thing about the Ramayana are the Vanaras (humans that resemble monkeys in features). This is because if you look at the ten Avatars of Vishnu – Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (the boar), Narasimha (lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (a man with wild features/early man) and then Rama (a man described as we know today). The fact that Vanaras as some sort of monkey humans existing between early man and a more refined man makes the whole thing resemble very closely with the Theory of Evolution. The fact that all these characters come so precisely in the form of sea life, amphibians, small mammals, large mammals, chimps and then humans is a very striking features in the Puranas.
NASA links the story of the great epic- Ramayana and Adam’s Bridge in the final stages of the story Sri Rama and Lakshmana with the help of the army of all the monkeys (Gods in the form of monkeys) constructed a bridge in connection to Lanka where his beloved wife Sita Devi was abducted and held. This story is believed to happen 1, 750, 000 years ago. NASA discovered one of the man-made ancient bridge in the Palk Strait connecting Sri Lanka and India, and according to the researchers and archaeologists it dated back to the similar period as mentioned in the epic story of Ramayana. At present the pictures taken by the NASA’s space images, it is called as the Adam’s Bridge, which is made up of chains of shoals c.18 mi (30 km) long. Though most might think that the story can be a work of some olden times writer, this news from NASA did give a thought that there was a bridge constructed and it seems as real as the entire epic of Ramayana seems real too.
1. Ramayana predates the Mahabharatha (the main story related to the Pandavas and Kauravas) and is narrated as an incident to the Pandavas in the Mahabharatha. Perhaps, the other stories in Mahabharatha might predate Ramayana.
2. Sri Rama was born on the 9th day of Chaitra month (April) with divine features like lotus-red eyes, lengthy arms, roseate lips and voice like drumbeat.
3. Kishkindha is believed to be located in Hampi, Karnataka.
4. Hanuman is a prominent character that appears in both in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. So He has appeared in the same form in two different timelines that are far apart.
5. Ravaana’s Lanka was architecturally one of the most advanced constructions that has ever been described.
6. When Hanuman visited Lanka, he was amazed to see, how civilised the Rakshasas were.
7. Since childhood, Sri Rama never went to sleep or eat food without his dear brother, Lakshmana. Wherever Sri Rama went, his brother Lakshmana followed him. Similar is the case between Bharata and Shatrughna.
8. Jabali was one of the minister of Ayodhya who is a brahmin and atheist. He argued with atheistic point of view with Sri Rama, when he left the forest so the Sri Rama would come back but it became futile.
9. There is no swayamawar according to Valmiki Ramayana.
10. Sri Rama easily defeated Parashurama by destroying the arrow of Parashurama’s bow within a minute.
11. Atikaya is an underrated warrior in Ramayana. He defended himself from Lord Shiva’s trident. Later Mahadev blessed him with amazing skills and secrets of archery. He is the son of Ravaana. At last he was killed by Lakshmana.
12. It is said that to make Sri Rama move into the forest, the devas requested Ma Saraswati to persuade Kaikeyi to ask her wishes. But she decided to change Mantra’s mind.
13. It is the wife of Vibheeshana, Sarama who consoled Sita Devi when she was presented with an illusionary head of Sri Rama. Most of the people thinks that it was Trijatha.
14. Sri Rama loved Sita Devi very much that when Jayanth, son of Indra attacked Sita Devi in form of crow, Sri Rama got angry and attacked him with a blade of grass which turned into brahmastra. The weapon plucked one eye of Jayanth. This is one of the reason why Sita Devi used a blade of grass as a protection while she stayed under Ravaana’s capitivity.
15. When Sri Rama left Ayodhya, all the citizens followed him. They never payed heed to his words to leave him. So the trio crept away when they are asleep during night.
16. Sri Rama never asked for agni pariksha. However it was Sita Devi’s own decision and discretion.
17. Meghnath is the only warrior in Ramayana who defeated Sri Rama. But most of his ways were adharmic (unrighteous)
18. Sita Devi did not ate food during her stay in Lanka. Devraj Indra gave her kheer through Vayu Dev which could quench her hunger for a year.
19. No one could, ever lift or move Angad’s foot when he came as peace messenger, not even Ravaan.
20. Kumbhakarana had a son named Kumba who defeated Angada. Later Sugriva killed Kumba.
21. Indrajeet with his maya created a illusionary Sita Devi and severed the head before Sri Rama. However Vibheeshana consoled him later by providing him some logic.
22. Sugreeva killed Mahodara and Angada killed Mahaparsva who were the brothers of Ravaana. Sage Agastya recited Aditya Hridayam, (praises to Surya Dev) to Sri Rama.
23. It is said that no one can defeat Indrajeet when he enters the battle field after making puja for Devi Nikumbla. Lakshmana could kill him because he disturbed his puja.
24. Uttarakhand of Valmiki Ramayana is said to be interpolated.
25. Raavan was son of Vishrava. Vishrava was one great rishi/ sage of his time. When Asura got to know about the epic power of Vishrava, they thought of increasing their own powers through alliances with Rishis. So Asura Somali married his daughter Kaikeshi to Vishrava. Vishrava had 4 children with her, the eldest of them was was Raavan.
26. Ravaan was one of the greatest scholars of his time.
27. Kubera the step son of Vishrava was the king of Lanka before Raavan. Raavan was disrespectful to Kubera and usurp his throne to become king of Lanka.
28. Raavan was a great devotee of Lord Shiva, he prayed to Lord Shiva on Kailash. Lord Shiva became so happy with his praying and gave him Aathma Lingam, with one condition of taking the Lingam to Lanka on foot and if he places the Lingam at any place then it will get rooted at that place. All the Devas got worried and went to Lord Ganesh for help. Lord Ganesh filled Raavan stomach with water, and appeared in front of Raava as a boy. Raava need to pee quickly so he handed the Lingam to the boy. Boy said that he can’t wait for long and he will utter his name three times if Raava doesn’t came he will keep the Lingam. Ganesha did the same and Raavan didn’t came so he kept the Lingam on ground and went away. When Raavan came back he tried to uproot the Lingam but he did not successful, even he used his 20 hand but they also did not help him. The lingam came to be called Mahabaleswarar since it could not even be shifted by the mighty Ravaana.
29. Ravaana was never interested in marrying Sita Devi by force. He appointed Rakshasis to speak highly of him and to somehow convince Sita Devi to marry her or else he threatened to kill her (if she failed to willingly accept him as her husband within a year).
30. Raavan had killed King Anaranya of the Ikshawaku dynasty to which Lord Rama belonged. While dying King Anaranya had cursed Raavan saying that the son of King Dashartha will eventually kill him.
31. Raavan was not only a stupendous fighter, but also an expert of the Vedas and an expert in astrology. Raavan was also a great Veena player.
32. Raavan was the King of all Raakshas and Rakshasis. He was the most powerful Raakshas of his time from whom even the Deevas were afraid.
33. Raavan in spite of knowing the he will be killed by Sri Rama, he didn’t ran away from the war and fought with Sri Rama with full strength and capacity.
34. At the end when Raavan was dying, Sri Ram asked Lakshman to sit beside Raavan and learn the lesson in diplomacy and statecraft.
35. Every year we celebrate Dusshera (win of good against evil), by burning statue of Raavan.
36. Raavan was an excellent player of Veena Raavan was the King of all demons. As a child he was feared by all the people because of his ten heads. He was a firm believer of Lord Shiva. It’s a known thing that Ravaan was also a very good scholar and studied the Vedas, but the reason of having the instrument veena as a symbol in his flag is that he was also an excellent player of veena. Though much of consideration was not given to this art in him, he was fond playing this instrument.
37. Lakshman also known as Gudakesh. It is known that Lakshman did not sleep for the entire period of the exile of 14 years in order to protect his brother and sister- in-law. Because of this he is called Gudakesh. When the goddess of sleep appeared before him at the first night of the their exile to the forests and when Sri Rama and Sita Devi were asleep, Lakshman requested the goddess to give him no sleep for the entire 14 years, so that he can remain awake to protect his beloved brother Sri Rama and sister-in-law Sita Devi.The goddess was impressed by his love and respect for his brother and sister-in- law and granted the boon on a condition that someone else has to bear his sleep. On Lakshman request the goddess visited his wife Urmila, sister of Sita Devi. Urmila agreed to share her husband loss of sleep, and thus slept for entire 14 years. Hence the reason she is not much in the story, but a strong reason for helping Laksman to kill Ravaana son Meghnad.
38. Laksman Rekha episode is not present in Valmiki Ramayana. One of the most intriguing episodes of the entire Ramayana story is the Lakshman Rekha, in which Lakshman draws a line circled their hut in the forest. When Sita requests to catch the deer, Rama follows it and tries to kill when it takes the form of a demon Maricha. At the time of dying the Rakshasa cries out for Lakshman and Sita Devi in the voice of Rama. So Sita Devi urges Lakshman to go and help his brother as he might be in some trouble.Although Lakshman was reluctant at first to leave her alone in the forests, he agrees to go as he should obey Sita’s requests and help his brother if he is indeed in trouble. Hence to protect her he draws a line around the hut, through which no one can enter inside, if so anyone enters, they burn to ashes and requests Sita not to step out of it until his and Rama return. The unknown fact of this episode is that, the story is not a part of either Valmiki’s version of Ramayan or Ramacharitamanas. But in the Lanka Kanda version of Ramacharitmanas, it’s been mentioned by Mandodari wife of Ravaana, when he boasts of his strength and his wife points out to him that he could not even cross the line drawn by Lakshman
39. We all know that the Sri Rama and Sita Devi along with Lakshman stayed in forest for 14 years and defeated the king of demons Ravaan and after defeating Ravaan they return back to the kingdom. Only a few know which was the forest or its name. the name of the forest was Dandakaranya. It covered about 35,600 square miles of land which includes parts of Chattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The forest is believed to be a home of most fearful demons then; hence it’s called Dandakaranya meaning Dandakas- punished and aranya- forest.
40. Kumbhakarn slept because of Indra being jealous.Yet another interesting story of Ramayana is the mighty sleeper Kumbakarn. Kumbakarn,the brother of Raavan is one of the most monstrous size and one who had a hunger as no one other could ever have. Though he was a rakshasas, he was believed to be of a good character. It’s known that Kumbakarn slept for six months continuously and after he woke up only for a day to eat and again slept again. However the truth is that, he was not like that. While doing a yagna, Brahma appeared before him and was about to grant a boon. Indra was jealous of this and was afraid, hence he requested Goddess Saraswati to hold his tongue and Kumbakarn asked for Nidrasana instead of Indrasana. Most of us do not know this part of the story and when Kumbakarn was against to fight with Sri Rama, and advised Raavan as its wrong. Though he fought, to obey his brother and was killed in the battle by Sri Rama.
41. Raavan was killed by Rama only because of Vibhisan-The fight between Sri Rama and Raavan ended by Rama killing Raavan, but it couldn’t have happened if there was the support of Vibhisan. When Raavan discussed about his war against Sri Rama, all his ministers advised him to fight, while his younger brother Vibhisan advised Raavan to set Sita Devi free and ask for forgiveness from Sri Rama. But Vibhisan was sent away from the kingdom as Raavan was angry on him for taking sides of Sri Rama. So Vibhisana helped Rama at the time of war, and Raavan made Sri Rama believe with illusions that Sita is dead.When Rama fell fainted, it was Vibhisan who makes Rama understand the power of black magic of Raavan and how he can be killed with the power of his ten heads and his boon of immortal of nectar drink. If not for Vibhisan, the war could have ended differently. So Rama was able to defeat Raavan with the help of Vibhisan, hence Rama makes him the king of Lanka, after the death of Raavan.
42. Lord Shiva's bow was been used in the swayamvar of Sita Devi’s, which is called as Pinaka. All the prince from different places and dynasties are supposed to lift the bow and tie the string. The bow is a divine one and is bestowed with special powers. Hence all fail. Sita Devi as a young child had lifted this bow and hence the king sets out to look for an equal partner to her. Rama is the only prince who lifts the bow and in the pursuit of tying its string breaks it.
43. Raavan knew he would be killed. According to the entire story, Raavan was pictured as a cruel, most monstrous demon, which disrespected all the holy people. When he heard about Rama’s attack because of kidnapping Sita Devi, his brother advised him to surrender. Being an arrogant and adamant to his powers Raavan denied the fact that he will be killed, instead he stood his ground to fight in order to get moksha or mukthi from Rama’s hands and reach back to Lord Vishnu. He said Sri “if Rama and Lakshmana are two normal humans, then I will carry Sita Devi and win over the humans, but if they are Gods, then I will be die in their hands with arrows and will attain Moksha”.
44. Rama leaves Earth besidethe Sarayu River. It is believed that Rama left the earth by taking the jala samadhi in the Sarayu River.
45. The first letter of every 1000th Shloka of the Ramayana together make up the Gayatri Mantra. There are 24 letters in the Gayatri Mantra and there are 24,000 Shlokas in the Valmiki Ramayana. The first letter of every 1000th Shloka together of the Ramayana forms the Gayatri Mantra, making this revered mantra the essence of the epic. While the Gayatri Mantra has been actually first mentioned in the Rig Veda, it has gained a greater significance due to the Ramayana.
46. The most interesting thing about the Ramayana are the Vanaras (humans that resemble monkeys in features). This is because if you look at the ten Avatars of Vishnu – Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (the boar), Narasimha (lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (a man with wild features/early man) and then Rama (a man described as we know today). The fact that Vanaras as some sort of monkey humans existing between early man and a more refined man makes the whole thing resemble very closely with the Theory of Evolution. The fact that all these characters come so precisely in the form of sea life, amphibians, small mammals, large mammals, chimps and then humans is a very striking features in the Puranas.
NASA links the story of the great epic- Ramayana and Adam’s Bridge in the final stages of the story Sri Rama and Lakshmana with the help of the army of all the monkeys (Gods in the form of monkeys) constructed a bridge in connection to Lanka where his beloved wife Sita Devi was abducted and held. This story is believed to happen 1, 750, 000 years ago. NASA discovered one of the man-made ancient bridge in the Palk Strait connecting Sri Lanka and India, and according to the researchers and archaeologists it dated back to the similar period as mentioned in the epic story of Ramayana. At present the pictures taken by the NASA’s space images, it is called as the Adam’s Bridge, which is made up of chains of shoals c.18 mi (30 km) long. Though most might think that the story can be a work of some olden times writer, this news from NASA did give a thought that there was a bridge constructed and it seems as real as the entire epic of Ramayana seems real too.
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