Terminology
How big was the kingdom of Ayodhya?
12 yojanas long, 3 yojanas wide
What is the name of the bird that was killed by the hunter?
Krauncha Bird
Who is the author of Ramayana?
Valmiki
River Thamasa
What is the result of the Putrakameshti ritual?
A golden vessel containing a dessert to be consumed by the wives.
What does Valmiki mean?
Anthill
After Valmiki leaves the River Thamasa, who appears once he returns to his hermitage?
Lord Brahma
Who are Rama's two sons?
Lava and Kusha
What kingdom is King Romapada from?
Anga Kingdom
Which dynasty does Rama belong to?
Ikshvaaku Dynasty
How many verses are there in the entire Ramayana?
24,000 verses
What are the two boons that Kaikeyi demands from Dasharatha?
Rama should be exiled to the forest for 14 years
Her son, Bharatha, should be declared the heir of the throne
Sage Rishyasringa
Name 3 qualities of Rama
He comes from the Ikshvaku dynasty
In control of his own senses
Valorous (brave, courageous)
Eloquent (articulate)
Glorious (celebrated)
Destroyer of enemies (protector)
Broad-chested, long arms, high cheekbones, wields a longbow
Majestic gait, wide-eyed
Truthful
Concerned about his subjects’ welfare
Scholar of the *essence* of Vedas
An expert in Dhanur Veda (archery)
Does Dasharatha agree to let Rama go with Sage Vishwamitra to the forest?
Yes
The Ashwamedha Yagna involves what animal?
The Horse
Which month and which date was Rama born?
What do the Vanaras look like?
Monkey face, body of a man
True or False?
The city of Ayodhya is only clean and regal in the royal palaces and the rest of the city is very plain
False!
The entire city of Ayodhya contains beautiful architecture and is adorned with precious gems and every inch of the city is sparkling and clean
True or False?
Ravana’s boon was that he would not be killed by gandharva, celestials, other demons, humans or gods
False!
He does not include humans because he has no respect for them!
How long is 1 yojana
8-10 miles
True or False?
For the Ashwamedha Yagna, a ritual horse is released and allowed to roam around for one year before returning to the kingdom
True
Vibhandaka and Kashyapa
Name 3 of the Vanaras and their celestial fathers
Indra’s son - Vali
Surya’s son - Sugreeva
Bruhaspati’s son - Tara (not to be confused with Vali’s wife, Tara)
Gandhamaadana’s son - Kubera
Vishvakarma’s son - Nala
Agni’s son - Neela
Ashwin Twin Gods’ Sons - Maindha and Dvividha
Rain God’s son - Susheshana
Thunder God’s son - Sharabha
Vayu’s son - Hanuman
How was the dessert from the Putrakameshti ritual divided between Dasharatha's three wives?
Kaushalya - 1/2
Sumitra - 1/4
Kaikeyi - 1/8
Sumitra - remaining 1/8