General Facts
What language was the Ramayana first written in?
Sanskrit.
Who is Kumbhakarna? What is unique about him?
Ravana's younger brother; he sleeps for six months and wakes up to eat for the next six months
How long did Lord Rama (and company) live in exile?
14 years
Lord Rama was born in _______.
Ayodhya
What is the moral of Ramayana?
Good will always triumph over evil
Lord Rama is the ___th avatar (incarnation) of _______.
7th; Lord Vishnu
_______ is Lord Rama's ardent follower and living embodiment of devotion.
Hanuman
What was the cause of King Dasharatha's death?
He passed away from the grief of sending Lord Rama into exile
Ravana kidnaps Sita from _______ and takes her to his palace in _______.
Dandaka forest; Lanka
What values does Lord Rama symbolize?
Chivalry and virtuousness
Lord Rama had ___ half-_______ (brothers/sisters). They are _______, _______ and _______.
3; half-brothers; Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna
Who in Ramayana was known to be the greatest devotee of Lord Shiva?
Ravana
How did Lord Rama win Sita's hand in marriage?
He won an archery contest by being the only contender to bend and tie the bowstring on the bow that once belonged to Lord Shiva
Where is Sita held captive?
The garden of Ashoka Vatika (in Lanka)
The Ramayana emphasizes the importance of upholding your duty and doing what is right, even if it is hard. What is the name of this value?
Dharma
Who wrote the Ramayana?
Valmiki, an ancient Indian poet.
Who tried to save Sita while Ravana was abducting her?
Jatayu, the King of Vultures
Which Hindu festival is associated with the Ramayana?
Diwali/Deepavali (the festival of lights/Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya from exile)
What is the bridge to Lanka built by Lord Rama's army called?
The Ramsethu Bridge
What values does Hanuman symbolize?
Humility and selflessness, even in the presence of holding great strength and power
What does "Ramayana" mean?
Rama's Journey
Sita is known for her...
courage, purity, dedication, loyalty and (self) sacrifice
What did Lakshmana ask for from Devi Nidra to help him serve Lord Rama and Sita during their exile?
He asked to her to take away his need to sleep so he could serve his brother and sister-in-law 24/7
Which city did Sita grow up in?
Mithila (Janakpur)
What lesson does Ravana teach us?
Ego always kills