Questions and Answers
Who is traditionally ascribed as the author of the Rāmāyaṇa?
Maharishi Valmiki
What is the reason behind Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest?
His stepmother's request
Who kidnaps Sita in the Rāmāyaṇa?
Ravana
Which kingdom did Rama belong to in the Rāmāyaṇa?
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Who urged Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest in the Rāmāyaṇa?
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What is the genre of the Rāmāyaṇa in Hinduism?
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Study Notes
Authorship and Genre
- The Rāmāyaṇa is traditionally ascribed to the authorship of Valmiki.
- The Rāmāyaṇa is an epic poem and an integral part of Hindu mythology, belonging to the genre of Itihāsa.
Rama's Exile
- Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest was due to his stepmother, Queen Kaikeyi's, jealousy and manipulation.
- Kaikeyi urged Rama's exile as she wanted her son, Bharata, to become the king.
Rama and Sita
- Rama belonged to the kingdom of Ayodhya.
- Sita, Rama's wife, was kidnapped by Ravana.
Key Characters
- Rama is the protagonist of the Rāmāyaṇa.
- Ravana, the king of Lanka, is the main antagonist who kidnaps Sita.
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