Allies & Enemies - Ramayana
Ravana's powerful son, also known as Meghanada, who could become invisible in battle.
Who is Indrajit?
Andal was found as an infant in a temple garden under this sacred plant by her foster father, Periyalvar.
What is a Tulasi plant?
Siddhartha left his wife, Yashodhara, and his infant son, whose name translates to "fetter" or "bond".
Who is Rahula?
Ravana's sister, whose nose was cut off by Lakshmana, triggered the conflict that led to Sita’s kidnapping
Who is Shurpanakha?
He was born in this village on the river Ravi
What is Talwandi?
This brother of Ravana defected and joined Rama's side during the war.
Who is Vibhishana?
This is the town in Tamil Nadu where Andal was born and where a grand temple dedicated to her now stands.
What is Srivilliputhur ?
Siddhartha achieved enlightenment at age 35 while meditating under this type of sacred fig tree.
What is the Bodhi Tree?
This powerful sage took Rama and Lakshmana on their first adventure to slay the demoness Tataka
Who is Vishwamitra?
First Sentence he uttered once he heard God's call
There is no Hindu or Muslim. All are men of God.
The monkey king of Kishkindha who allied with Rama after being helped to regain his throne.
Who is Sugriva?
This work by Andal consists of 30 verses and is recited daily during the Tamil month of Margazhi.
What is the Thiruppavai?
This eight-step "prescription" provides a guide for ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
This hunchbacked maid manipulated Queen Kaikeyi into demanding Rama's exile.
Who is Manthara?
his was Guru Nanak’s older sister, who is often regarded as his first disciple.
Who is Bibi Nanaki?
his demon disguised himself as a golden deer to lure Rama away from Sita
Who is Maricha?
Andal's foster father, who was also one of the 12 Alvars, is known by this name.
Who is Periyalvar (or Vishnuchittar)?
The title "Buddha" is a Sanskrit word that literally means this
What is the "Awakened One" (or Enlightened One)?
While Lakshmana followed Rama into exile, his wife remained in Ayodhya and slept for 14 years on his behalf.
Who is Urmila?
Guru Nanak simplified this script to adapt it for Punjabi
What is Devanagari?
This giant brother of Ravana slept for six months at a time and was woken up for the war.
Who is Kumbhakarna?
Legend says that at the age of 15, Andal did not die but instead merged into the idol of this deity at the Srirangam temple.
Who is Lord Ranganatha?
This philosophy, which avoids both extreme self-indulgence and extreme self-denial, is the core of Buddha's practical teaching.
What is the Middle Way?
This king of the vultures sacrificed his life while trying to stop Ravana from carrying Sita away in his aerial chariot
Who is Jatayu?
Guru Mantra for the Sikhs
What is "Wahe Guru"?