Valmiki
Before becoming Valmiki, what was his name
Ratnakara
Who was Tulsidas devoted to?
Lord Rama
What creature helped protect the warrior hiding inside the cave?
A spider
How many years was Rama exiled for?
14
What did Ratnakara do before becoming a sage?
Robber/Bandit
What famous retelling of Rama’s story did Tulsidas write?
Ramcharitmanas
Why did the people chasing them decide not to search inside the cave?
They saw the web and believed no one could have recently entered
What challenge did Rama complete to win Sita’s hand in marriage?
He lifted and broke Lord Shiva’s bow
What name/mantra was Ratnakara told to repeat while meditating?
Mara --> which upon repetition became Rama!
In what language was the Ramcharitmanas written?
Awadhi
Complete the sentence: “God is not only around us; God is also _____ us.”
Within
What was the name of Ravana’s son who fought against Rama’s army?
Indrajit (Meghanada)
What formed around Ratnakara while he remained deep in meditation?
An anthill
Why did Tulsidas write Rama’s story in a language ordinary people could understand?
To make Rama’s teachings/story accessible to more people
In the Bhagavad Gita Bhagavan makes a promise that he will: ____ the good, ______ the wicked, establish _____ & come in every ________
In what garden was Sita kept while she was in Lanka?
Ashoka Vatika
What important question did Ratnakara ask his family that made him realize he needed to change his life?
Whether they would share the consequences/sins of his actions (since he committed those actions to provide for them).
According to tradition, where was Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas placed to test its importance?
In a temple with other sacred scriptures
What were the three words used to describe Bhagavan in class (Hint: All three start with the letter "O")
Omniscient, Omnipotent & Omnipresent
Who originally possessed the Pushpaka Vimana before Ravana took it?
Kubera