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This noble prince is the central hero of the Ramayana.
Who is Rama?
Rama is exiled to the forest for this many years.
14 years
This quality is demonstrated by Rama when he accepts his exile without question (vocabulary word: dharma or karma).
Dharma.
Vishnu created Rama as a mortal to defeat this demon king.
Ravana
This loyal wife follows Rama into exile.
Who is Sita?
What's another word for banished?
Exile.
Sita’s decision to accompany Rama shows this quality. She shows her...
Ravana cannot be killed by gods, demons, or spirits because of this request.
Ravana's wish to Brahma was to never be defeated by any god or demon.
This devoted half-brother vows to protect and serve Rama.
Who is Lakshmana?
This decision demonstrates Rama’s obedience and respect for his father’s wishes.
Rama agrees to be exiled.
Kaikeyi’s actions are driven by this negative emotion.
Jealously
This god is the father of Rama in his human form.
Vishnu
This king is torn between his love for Rama and his duty to his wife.
Who is King Dasharatha?
Sita and Lakshmana choose to join Rama in this location.
The Forest.
The exile symbolizes this kind of trial in Rama’s journey. (Monomyth)
The hero's journey.
The breaking of Shiva’s bow is symbolic of Rama’s connection to this divine power.
No one could break the bow unless you were a god.
This scheming queen uses a boon to exile Rama.
Who is Kaikeyi?
Rama wins Sita’s hand by achieving this feat.
Breaking Shiva's bow.
What is karama?
Karma is the belief that what you do in life affects what happens later.
Vishnu found a loophole in Ravana's wish.
Ravana was vulnerable to humans and animals.