Ramayana: Bharat's Plea and Rama's Decision

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What did Bharat do to symbolize Lord Rama's authority while he was away in exile?

He sat on the throne himself

He declared himself as the king

He invited Lord Rama to come back and take over as king

He took Rama’s footwear and placed it on the throne of Ayodhya (correct)

Why did Rama agree to serve exile in the forest for 14 years?

To teach Bharat a lesson

To seek revenge on the people of Ayodhya

To avoid becoming the king of Ayodhya

To honor his father’s word (correct)

What was Surpanakha's reaction after being rejected by Lord Rama and Lakshman?

She apologized to Lord Rama

She attacked Sita (correct)

She left the forest peacefully

She befriended Sita

Why did Ravana disguise himself as a saint and approach Sita?

To ask for food Signup and view all the answers

What did Lakshman do to protect Sita from Surpanakha's aggression?

He cut off Surpanakha's nose Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lord Rama refuse to reciprocate Surpanakha's advances?

He wanted to stay faithful to his wife Signup and view all the answers

What incident from the Ramayana suggests that divine love is above all barriers of caste and creed?

Sabari, an old hunter woman, offering fruits to Lord Rama Signup and view all the answers

What did Hanuman do to save Lakshman when he was severely wounded?

Lifted the entire Dronagiri Mountain and brought it to the battlefield Signup and view all the answers

What festival celebrates the victory of good over evil by commemorating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya?

Diwali Signup and view all the answers

Who were Luv and Kush in relation to Lord Rama?

Rama's sons who captured the horse for the Ashwamedha Yagya Signup and view all the answers

What did Lord Rama do after finding out about the truth regarding the capture of the Ashwamedha Yagya horse by Luv and Kush?

Engaged in conflict with Luv and Kush Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Hanuman's visit to Dronagiri Mountains in the Himalayas?

To retrieve a life-saving herb to heal Lakshman Signup and view all the answers

What test did Sita undergo to prove her chastity after being rescued by Lord Rama?

Walking through fire which turned into flowers instead of burning her Signup and view all the answers

What is Lord Rama referred to as in Hinduism?

'The perfect man' or 'lord of virtue' Signup and view all the answers

'The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya is celebrated as which festival?'

'Diwali' Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Hanuman went to Dronagiri Mountains?

He got confused and failed to recognise the necessary herb Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rama's Authority

Bharat symbolized Lord Rama's authority by placing Rama's footwear on the throne while he was away in exile.

Exile

Lord Rama agreed to serve exile in the forest for 14 years to fulfill his father's promise to Kaikeyi.

Surpanakha's Reaction

Surpanakha was furious and humiliated after being rejected by Lord Rama and Lakshman, which led to her plotting revenge.

Ravana's Disguise

Ravana disguised himself as a saint to approach Sita, aiming to abduct her.

Protecting Sita

Lakshman drew a protective circle around Sita, known as Lakshman Rekha, to protect her from Surpanakha's aggression.

Rama's Refusal

Lord Rama refused to reciprocate Surpanakha's advances, citing his commitment to monogamy and loyalty to Sita.

Divine Love

The story of Lord Rama and Sita exemplifies that divine love transcends caste and creed barriers.

Saving Lakshman

Hanuman saved Lakshman's life by bringing the magical Sanjivani booti from the Dronagiri Mountains to cure his severe wounds.

Vijayadashami

The festival of Vijayadashami celebrates the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya.

Luv and Kush

Luv and Kush were Lord Rama's twin sons, who captured the Ashwamedha Yagya horse, unaware that it belonged to their father.

Rama's Reaction

Lord Rama was shocked and delighted to discover that Luv and Kush were his sons, and he eventually reunited with them.

Hanuman's Visit

Hanuman visited the Dronagiri Mountains to retrieve the Sanjivani booti, a magical herb, to save Lakshman's life.

Sita's Test

Sita underwent the Agni Pariksha, a fire ordeal, to prove her chastity after being rescued by Lord Rama.

Lord Rama's Title

Lord Rama is revered as the Maryada Purushottam, the ultimate ideal of virtue and morality, in Hinduism.

Return to Ayodhya

The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya is celebrated as the festival of Vijayadashami.

Hanuman's Journey

When Hanuman went to the Dronagiri Mountains, he found the Sanjivani booti and brought it back to save Lakshman's life.

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Test your knowledge about the incident when Bharat visited Lord Rama in the forest to convince him to take over as the next king of Ayodhya, and Rama's refusal to go back. Explore the dramatic turn of events in the epic Ramayana.