Ramayana : Questions and Answers

Question : What did the virtous Anasuya gift Sita with (CHeck all that apply)

(1) Divine garland (ma:la)
(2) Jewellery
(3) CLothes
(4) Fragrant lotions and oinment


Posted On : 22-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4)




Question : Anasu:ya means
(1) Free of anger
(2) Free of pride
(3) Free of ego
(4) Free of hunger


Posted On : 21-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The highly virtous Ma:ta Anasuya (wife of Sage Atri) through her severe austerities helped the growth of fruits and roots in the area when it was ravaged by drought for 10 years. She also brought the ________ river to the area (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 117)


Posted On : 19-09-2023



ANSWER : River Ganga




Question : WHat is the name of Sage Atri's wife


Posted On : 18-09-2023



ANSWER : Anasu:ya:




Question : Which sage did Rama meet after leaving Chitrakuta?


Posted On : 17-09-2023



ANSWER : Sage Atri




Question : Rama decided to leave Chitralu:ta for the following reasons (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 117) - Check all that apply

(1) It gave him grief remembering that it was this place where his mothers and everyone from Ayodhya had visited him
(2) WIth the camping of the huge army of Bharata the whole place was filled with dung of horses and elephants and was dirty
(3) He decided to leave as all the other ascetics were leaving
(4) He was worried that the demon Khara and other demons would pose a danger for them


Posted On : 16-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : Sages in the hermitage in Chitrakuta started leaving their ashrams because (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 116)

(1) Suddenly fruits and roots in Chitrakuta got depleted
(2) The rakshasha Khara and his demons started troubling them
(3) Rama decided to leave CHitrakuta and hence they followed
(4) There were not happy with the service rendered by Rama, Sita and Lakshmana


Posted On : 15-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : On returning to AYodhya after seeing Rama off , where did Bharaa go to (He also ruled the kingdom from there)?


Posted On : 14-09-2023



ANSWER : Nandigra:ma




Question : What did Bharata say he would do if Rama did not come to Ayodhya at the end of 14 years
(1) Jump into the blazing fire
(2) Renounce everything and become a sanyasi
(3) Kill Mantra and Kaikeyi
(4) Give the kingdom to Shatrughna


Posted On : 13-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Bharata took these as a symbol representing Rama to place it on the throne of Ayodhya and rule as Rama's representative. What are these
(1) Golden crown
(2) Golden sword
(3) Golden bow ans arrow
(4) Golden sandala


Posted On : 12-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : WHat was the name of King Dasaratha's father?


Posted On : 11-09-2023



ANSWER : Aja




Question : The lineage of Ikshva:kus is also referred to as Raghavas because of King Raghu. Raghu is the son of?
(1) Bhagiratha
(2) Kakutstha
(3) Bharata
(4) Aja


Posted On : 10-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : To Bhagiratha was born _________. The lineage of Ikshva:kus is known by this name as well
(1) Kakutstha
(2) Raghu
(3) Bharata
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Posted On : 09-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : King Bhagi:ratha of Ikshvaku dynasty (who brought the Ganga to the earth) is the son of
(1) Sagara
(2) Anshuman
(3) Asamanja
(4) Dili:pa


Posted On : 08-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4) Sagara - Asamanja - Anshuman - Dilipa - Bhagiratha)




Question : This king in the line of Ikshvaku was born with poison (His mother was given poison by another wife of the king to destroy the foetus). Who is this king that was bornw ith poison? (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 110)


Posted On : 06-09-2023



ANSWER : King Sagara (Gara - poison)




Question : King Trisanku of the Ikshvaku lineage was born to (Ayodhya Kansa Sarga 110)
(1) Anaranya
(2) PRthu
(3) Dundhumara
(4) Prasenjit


Posted On : 05-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Ikshva:ku, the first king of Ayodhya was the son of ________

(1) Kashyapa
(2) Manu
(3) Vivasva:n
(4) Bharata


Posted On : 04-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2) Manu




Question : Who was the first king of Ayodhya?


Posted On : 03-09-2023



ANSWER : Ikshva:ku




Question : Manu the first Prajapati was the son of __________

(1) Kashyapa
(2) Brahman
(3) Vivasva:n
(4) Ikshva:ku


Posted On : 02-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Who was the first Prajapati (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 110)
(1) Kashyapa
(2) Manu
(3) Vivasva:n
(4) Ikshva:ku


Posted On : 01-09-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Check all the true statements

(1) Brahmam arose from ether/space (a:ka:sha)
(2) Marichi was born from Brahman
(3) Kashyapa was born from Brahman
(4) Kashyapa was born from Marichi
(5) Marichi was born from Kashyapa


Posted On : 31-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,4)




Question : Sage Vasishta explains the origin of the world to SriRama. He saya the Brahman took the form of ______ and uplifted the earth and created this earth. What form did Brahman assume (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 110)


Posted On : 30-08-2023



ANSWER : Boar




Question : Seeing Rama angry with Jabali Sage ____________ told Rama that Ja:ba:li said all those to make Rama return to Ayodhya. Who is that sage?
(1) Vasishta
(2) Bharadwaja
(3) Vishvamitra


Posted On : 29-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1) Sage Vasishta




Question : When Rama did not consent to Bharata's requests to return to Ayodhya __________ argued with him to come back and rule the kingdon. This person advocated the theory of non believers of vedic practices. WHo is this person


Posted On : 28-08-2023



ANSWER : Ja:ba:li




Question : Rama and Lakshmana offer libations of water for their fathers final rites going to ____________ river?


Posted On : 27-08-2023



ANSWER : Mandakini




Question : Guha accompanied Bharata on his journey to CHitrakuta to search for Rama - True/False

(Jai Sriman Narayana - The question for 25th was posted just now. Please give 25ths answer also today mentioning as answer for 25th Aug)


Posted On : 26-08-2023



ANSWER : True




Question : Ayodhya Kanda (Sarga 98) - The garden that is mentioned where Kubera is _______________


Posted On : 25-08-2023



ANSWER :




Question : Ayodhya Kanda (Sarga 97) - The elephant named _____________ also accompanied Bharata and his army in order to meet Rama


Posted On : 24-08-2023



ANSWER : Satrunjaya




Question : On seeing Bharata come to the forest with his retinue Lakshmana got angry. How did Rama react?
(1) Rama told Lakshmana that Bharata would have come to give back the kingdom to him (Rama)
(2) He wanted Lakshmana to be prepared with weapons to attack Bharata
(3) Rama got angry and sad that Bharata came to kill him
(4) Rama decieded to move from Chitraku:ta


Posted On : 23-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : WHat was the emblem (sign ) present on the flag of Bharata's chariot as he proceeded towards Chitrakuta (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 96)
(1) Kovidara tree (Pomogranate tree)
(2) Sarayu river
(3) Bow and arrow
(4) Conch and Disc


Posted On : 22-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What was Lakshmana's initial reaction on seeing Bharata and the army of Ayodhya approach far away (Check all that apply)
(1) He was furious at Bharata
(2) He wanted to wage a fight with Bharata and defeat him and his army
(3) He was happy that Bharata was coming
(4) He started making preparations to welcome Bharata


Posted On : 21-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : To which mountain did Bharata go to from Sage Bharadwaja's ashram. Name the river that was flowing along it. (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 93)


Posted On : 19-08-2023



ANSWER : Mount Chitrakoot, Mandakini RIver




Question : Sage ___________ created a beautiful palace and many luxurious settings, food and drinks for Bharata and his army on their way to go meet Rama in the forest.


Posted On : 18-08-2023



ANSWER : Sage Bharadwaja




Question : Ayodhya Kanda - Did Bharata stay the night at Sage Bharadwaja's ashram (Yes/No)


Posted On : 17-08-2023



ANSWER : Yes




Question : DId Sage Vaisishta accompnay Bharata when he went to the forest in search of Rama. (Yes/ No)


Posted On : 16-08-2023



ANSWER : Yes




Question : From Guha's place to whose ashram did Bharata go to
(1) Sage Valmiki
(2) Sage Vishvamitra
(3) Sage Bharadwaja


Posted On : 15-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : When Bharata stopped ont he banks of Ganga at Shrungaberapura, Guha first doubts him (whether he has come with bad intentions) - True or False


Posted On : 14-08-2023



ANSWER : True




Question : Bharata stopped on the banks of the river Ganga close to _____________ (city) which was ruled by Guha, the king of Nishadas.


Posted On : 13-08-2023



ANSWER : Shringaberapura




Question : Ayodhya Kanda - What does Bharata do when all the ministers ask him to rule tne kingdom after his fathers death
(1) He accepts to rule the kingdom
(2) He orders to build a good road for everyone to travel and reach Rama to request him to come back
(3) He does not say anything
(4) He asks Shatrghna to rule the kingdom


Posted On : 12-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Ayodhya Kanda - After the final rituals for Dasaratha were completed after 13 days who gets angry and drags Manthara
(1) Shatrugna
(2) Sumantara
(3) Bharata
(4) Jabali


Posted On : 11-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Ayodhya Kanda - Which sage asks Bharata to perform the final rites of the King Dasaratha (asks him to complete it and that it should be done properiy)


Posted On : 10-08-2023



ANSWER : Sage Vasista




Question : Ayodhya Kanda (Sarga 74). Bharata gives an example how _________________ grieved over her son's discomfort that Indra himself came to enquire about her distress as she was weeping. Who was this?


Posted On : 09-08-2023



ANSWER : Surabhi / Kamadenu cow




Question : Once Kaikeyi let Bharata know about Dasaratha's departure from the world and what happened to Rama, Lakshmana and Sita - How did he react (Check all that apply)

(1) He was struck with grief
(2) He spoke harsh words to Kaikeyi
(3) He felt happy
(4) He did not speak at all


Posted On : 08-08-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : The name of the gate through which Bharata entered the city of Ayodhya back from Kekeya (at the time of Dasaratha's death - Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 72)


Posted On : 19-07-2023



ANSWER : Vaijayantha Gate




Question : How many nights did Bharata take to reach Ayodhya from Kekeya (at the time of Dasaratha's death)


Posted On : 18-07-2023



ANSWER : Seven nights




Question : The name of Bharata's maternal uncle (the son of the kind of Kekeya) is?


Posted On : 17-07-2023



ANSWER : Yuddhajit




Question : The messengers convey the death of King Dasaratha and Rama's exile to Bharata when they go to bring Bharata back - True/False


Posted On : 16-07-2023



ANSWER : False




Question : WHich city in the kingdom of Kekeya were Bharata and Shatrughna at when Rama left for the forest
(1) Rajagruha/Girivraja
(2) Kosala
(3) Janakpur
(4) Chitrakoot


Posted On : 15-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : WHo cursed King Dasaratha that he will face a dreadful situation causing the end of his life?
(1) The ascetic boy
(2) The parents of the ascetic boy
(3) Indra
(4) Yama


Posted On : 14-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : On the bank of which river did Dasaratha go hunting (when he mentioned the incident of the sin he committed in his youthful days to Kausalya)


Posted On : 13-07-2023



ANSWER : RIver Sarayu




Question : What does Shabdavedhi mean? (As said in AyodhyaKanda Sarga 64 where Dasaratha calls himself a Shabdhavedhi)

(1) One who is an expert in Vedas
(2) An archer who can shoot at a target hearing only the sound
(3) One who is an expert in all scriptured
(4) One who hears very well


Posted On : 12-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Dasaratha narrated an incident of his childhood to Kausalya about the sin he had committed. Who did he kill ?
(1) An ascetic boy
(2) Elephant
(3) TIger
(4) An old couple


Posted On : 11-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Which river is mentioned along with Mount Chitrakuta in Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 56 Sloka 38?


Posted On : 10-07-2023



ANSWER : River Ma:lyavati




Question : In the Chitrakuta mountain which sage did Rama, Lakshmana and Sita meet (Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 56)


Posted On : 09-07-2023



ANSWER : Sage Valmiki




Question : The river Yamuna is the daughter of which God (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 55)
(1) Surya (Sun god)
(2) Vayu (Wind God)
(3) Varuna
(4) Agni


Posted On : 08-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The river Yamuna is also known as
(1) Bhagirathi
(2) Alakananda
(3) Kalindi
(4) Jahnavi


Posted On : 07-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Where did Sage Bharadwaja ask Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita to set up their hermitage at ?


Posted On : 06-07-2023



ANSWER : Chitraku:ta Mountain




Question : Sage Bharadwaja's hermitage is in the confluence of the rivers
(1) Ganga
(2) Sarayu
(3) Yamuna
(4) Godavari


Posted On : 05-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,3)




Question : To which sage's hermitage do Rama, Sita and Lakshmana go to after they cross the river Ganga in a boat in their vanava:sa (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 54)

( JAI Sriman Narayana - yesterday there was a typo in mentioning of option in answer section. It's corrected now)


Posted On : 04-07-2023



ANSWER : Sage Bharadwa:ja




Question : WHo all accompnay Rama,Lakshmana and Sita on the boat while crossing the river Ganga.(According to Valimiki Ramayana)
(1) Guha
(2) Sumantara
(3) All of the above
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 03-07-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : What is the name of the mighty king of Nishadas (hunters) that met Rama on the banks of Srngaberapura?


Posted On : 02-07-2023



ANSWER : King Guha




Question : What is the name of the place that Rama reached on the banks of Ganga along with Sumantara, Lakshmana and Sita (Ayodhya Kanda, SArga 50)


Posted On : 01-07-2023



ANSWER : Srungaberapura




Question : Check some of the rivers that Rama crossed (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 49)
(1) Gomati
(2) Vedasruti
(3) Syandika
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 30-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : Ayodhya Ka:nda. Rama, Lakshmana and Sita stay on the banks of which river on the first day of leaving for the forest from Ayodhya (this is where they also left the citizens of AYodhya and went forward)


Posted On : 28-06-2023



ANSWER : Banks of River Tamasa




Question : Who drivs the chariot that Rama, Lakshmana and Sita get on to leave AYodhya and go to the forest?


Posted On : 27-06-2023



ANSWER : Sumantara




Question : Ayodhya Kanda (Sarga 37) This sage tells Kaikeyi that Sita need not wear bark and live in the forest and can wear her usual garments . What is the name of this sage


Posted On : 26-06-2023



ANSWER : Sage Vasishta




Question : What is the name of the minister who explained to Kaikeyi why King Sagara banished his son Asamnja from the kingdom (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 36)


Posted On : 25-06-2023



ANSWER : Siddhartha




Question : Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 36. What is the name of the eldest son of King Sagara of Ikshvaku dynasty whom he banished from the kingdom since the son was evil minded.


Posted On : 24-06-2023



ANSWER : Asamanja




Question : WHat is the name of charioteer who also was very grieved because of Rama leaving to the forest and spoke harsh words to Kaikeyi?


Posted On : 23-06-2023



ANSWER : Sumantara




Question : ___________ descendant of sage Garga prompted by his wife also came to Sri Rama to get wealth from him. Who is he?


Posted On : 22-06-2023



ANSWER : Trijata




Question : Suyajna is the son of
(1) Jabali
(2) Vasishta
(3) Vishvamitra
(4) Kaushika


Posted On : 21-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Ayodhya Kanda (Sarga 32) - Rama asks Lakshmana to invite 2 brahmins and offer them plenty of jewels. Who are they?
(1) Agastya
(2) Vasishta
(3) Kausika
(4) Viswamitra


Posted On : 19-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,3)
(4) is also right (Vishvamitra & Kaushika are same)




Question : Before leaving for the forest Dandaka Rama and Sita distribute all their wealth to many people - True/False


Posted On : 18-06-2023



ANSWER : True




Question : The name of the elephant that his maternal uncle had given Rama (which Rama gave to Suyajna)
(1) Gajendra
(2) Airavata
(3) Shatrunjaya
(4) Jambavan


Posted On : 17-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3) - Shatrunjaya




Question : Who does Rama ask Lakshmana to fetch and come in order to give away their (Rama and Sita's) belongings
(1) Vasishta
(2) Suyajna
(3) Vishvamitra
(4) Jabali


Posted On : 16-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Ayodhyakanda Sarga 31 - Rama asks Lakshmana to fetch ____ given to him by Varuna in the sacrifice performed by Janaka (Check all that apply)
(1) Two bows
(2) Two armours
(3) Two Quivers
(4) Two Swords


Posted On : 15-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4)




Question : When Sita requests Rama to take her also to the forest along with him - (Check all that apply)
(1) He immediately agrees to take her with him
(2) Rama tells her that forest is a very tough place for her to come to
(3) Sita uses all sorts of argument for Rama to take her and cries a lot
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 14-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2,3)




Question : Kouslaya asked Sri Rama to take her also with him to the forest - True/False


Posted On : 13-06-2023



ANSWER : True




Question : What was the reaction of Lakshmana to Rama's exile?
(1) He got very angry
(2) He wanted to fight with anyone who opposes Rama being King and destroy them
(3) He asks Rama not to go to the forest and get crowned
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 12-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana. We will start with the questions of Srimad Valmiki Ramayana from today onwards. Ayodhya Kanda - Sarga 20 Onwards

Sri Rama gives a few examples of sons following their fathers words to his mother Kowsalya. Checkk all that apply (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 21)
(1) Sage Kandu who slew a cow on command by his father
(2) Parasurama who beheaded his mother on commanded by his father
(3) Sons of Sagara dies excavating the earth
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 11-06-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : WHat did Lakshmana say regarding, Rama's exile to forest? (Check all that apply)
(1) He wanted to Rama to listen to their father
(2) He was very angry
(3) He told Rama that he would not mind fighting and imprisoning their father for this unjust act
(4) He said he will slay the whole of Ayodhya if they were against Rama


Posted On : 02-05-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2,3,4)




Question : After being told to go to the forest instead of his coronation who does Rama go to first meet?
(1) His mother Kowsalya
(2) Lakshmana
(3) Sita
(4) SAge Vasishta


Posted On : 01-05-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : When Kaikeyi asked Rama to leave to the forest and that Bharata will be consecrated instead of him Rama - (Check all that apply)
(1) Rama did not feel sad or distressed
(2) He immediately agree to go to the forest by obeying his fathers command
(3) Rama tried to reason with his father
(4) He said he felt bad that his father didnt himself tell about Bharatas consecration which he would have been happy to hear.


Posted On : 30-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2, 4)




Question : (WE missed the question on April 27th. Please answer it with todays question saying answer for Apr 27ths question. Please dont check answers before you answer)

What is the name of the elephant that Rama was to mount and go to the palace for his coronation (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 15)
(1) Airavata
(2) Satrunjaya
(3) Kuvalayapeedam
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 29-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : WHo fetches Sri Rama from his abode to go meet a very sad Dasaratha and Kaikeyi (on the morning when the coronation was supposed to happen)?


Posted On : 28-04-2022



ANSWER : Sumantra




Question : What did King Alarka part with and reached a highest state? (Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 12, 14)
(1) Ears
(2) Hands
(3) Legs
(4) Eyes


Posted On : 27-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (4)
His eyes to a blind man to help him restore his eyes




Question : King ____________ gave his own flesh when to a hawk when the hawk (who was none other than Indra) chased to eat a dove (none other than Agni deva) - Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 12, 14


Posted On : 26-04-2022



ANSWER : King Shaibhya / SHibi




Question : Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 12 when Dasaratha begged Kaikeyi to withdraw her requests, Kaikeyi gave two examples of kings in their heritage who went to the extreme to keep their word. They are ?
(1) King Shaibya (Shibi)
(2) King Alarka
(3) King Ikshvaku
(4) King Trisankhu


Posted On : 25-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : What did Manthra want Kaikeyi to ask for the boons that Dasaratha had given Kaikeyi
(1) Send Rama to the forest for fourteen years
(2) Make Bharata the king instead of Rama
(3) Send Rama and his whole family to the forest
(4) Send Rama and Lakshmana to the forest for 14 years


Posted On : 24-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : How many boons did Dasaratha give to Kaikeyi for saving him from the battlefield while he fell down unconscious?


Posted On : 23-04-2022



ANSWER : Two




Question : What is the name of the asura who Indra had to fight along with the Devas - this is the battle in which Dasaratha went to help Indra along with Kaikeyi.?
(1) Sambara
(2) Khara
(3) Mari:cha
(4) Kabanda


Posted On : 22-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : To which city did Dasaratha go to help Indra in the battle against the asuras (WHen he had taken Kaikeying along with him)?


Posted On : 21-04-2022



ANSWER : Vaijayanta city in Dandaka forest




Question : During the war between the devas and asuras Dasaratha went to the aid of Indra, the king of Devathas. He also took along with him ___.
(1) Kausalya
(2) Kaikeyi
(3) Sumitra


Posted On : 19-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : What are the consequences that Manthra tell Kaikeyi that will happen if Rama is crowned king?
(1) Kaikeyi will become slave to Kowsalya
(2) Bharata will have to serve Rama
(3) Kaikeyi's daughter in law will become miserable and lose her happiness


Posted On : 18-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3)




Question : When Mantra came and told Kaikeyi about the kings mistake in crowning Rama and all bad things baout Rama and Dasaratha, what was Kaikeyis initial reaction? (reaction at the beginning)
(1) She was happy that Rama was going to be crowned king
(2) SHe gave an ornament to Manthra for the happy news
(3) She started crying
(4) She became very angry


Posted On : 17-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : What is the name of Kaikeyi's hunchback maid who went to her angrily when she heard the news of Rama's coronation?


Posted On : 16-04-2022



ANSWER : Manthra/ ku:ni




Question : The city in which Indra lived is known as
(1) Pragjyotisha
(2) Dwaraka
(3) Ayodhya
(4) Amaravati


Posted On : 15-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : Which sage visited Rama at his abode to tell him and Sita about the rituals to be follwoed before Rama's coronation ceremony (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 5)
(1) Vasishta
(2) Vamadeva
(3) Vishvamitra
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 14-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In which star (nakshattiram) did Dasaratha want to do Rama's coronation ceremony? Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 4


Posted On : 13-04-2022



ANSWER : Pushya Star (Chaitra month)




Question : Lord Dasaratha asks who to go fetch Rama after he instructed the sages to take care of arrangements for the coronation ceremony (Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 3)


Posted On : 12-04-2022



ANSWER : Sumantra




Question : Who were the two sages that Dasaratha requesta to take care of details for the coronation ceremoney of Sri Rama (Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 3)
(1) Vishvamitra
(2) Vamadeva
(3) Vasishta
(4) Bharadwaja


Posted On : 11-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2,3)




Question : Dasaratha wanted to crown Lord Rama as the prince regent (Yuvaraja). He invited kings, ctizens and many important people to discuss his decision. He did not invite two kings and decided to invite them later. Who were they (Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 1, between slokas 45 - 48)


Posted On : 09-04-2022



ANSWER : (1) King of Kekaya
(2) Janaka, King of Mithila




Question : In AYodhya Kanda, Sarga 1 Sloka 31comparison is done for some of Ramas qualities. Match them as below
(1) In forebearance (kshama guNa) (a) Indra consort of Sachi
(2) In wisdom (buddhi) (b) Mother Earth
(3) In Prowess (vIryam) (c) BRhaspathi


Posted On : 08-04-2022



ANSWER : In AYodhya Kanda, Sarga 1 Sloka 31comparison is done for some of Ramas qualities. Match them as below
(1) In forebearance (kshama guNa) (b) Mother Earth
(2) In wisdom (buddhi) (c) BRhaspathi
(3) In Prowess (vIryam) (a) Indra consort of Sachi




Question : In Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 1, it is said Rama became better than his father in
(1) Study of sciences
(2) Archery (Usage of bow and arrow)
(3) In knowledge of artha dharma kama
(4) In the mastery of senses


Posted On : 07-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)
सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथावत्साङ्गवेदवित्।
इष्वस्त्रे च पितु श्श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः।।2.1.20।।




Question : Valmiki says this in Ramayana "Kausalya looked splendid with her son Rama just as ________ with her son Indra?


Posted On : 06-04-2022



ANSWER : Aditi




Question : Who went along with Bharata to his uncles house (mentioned in the beginning of Ayodhya Kanda)?
(1) Shatrughna
(2) Lakshmana
(3) Kaikeyi
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 05-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : WHat is the name of Bharata's maternal uncle that he went to visit as it was said in the beginning of Ayodhya Kanda?


Posted On : 04-04-2022



ANSWER : Ashwapati / Yudhajit




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana, we will start questions from Ayodhya Kanda of Sri Ramayana

In the beginning of Ayodhya kanda where does it say that Bharata went?
(1) Maternal Uncles (mothers brother) house
(2) Paternal uncles (fathers brother) house
(3) Mithila
(4) Sankasya (Kingdom of Kushadhwaja)


Posted On : 03-04-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna
(2) Broke the bow
(3) Kept the bow for himself
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 12-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna




Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna
(2) Broke the bow
(3) Kept the bow for himself
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 12-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna




Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna
(2) Broke the bow
(3) Kept the bow for himself
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 12-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him
(1) Gave the bow to Varuna




Question : To which place did Parasurama leave for, once Rama proved his superiority?


Posted On : 11-05-2020



ANSWER : To which place did Parasurama leave for, once Rama proved his superiority?
Mahendra mountains




Question : What did Rama do with the arrow fixed on the Vishnu bow
(1) He aimed it on Sage Parasurama and killed him
(2) He aimed it at the legs of Parasurama and hence destroyed his mobility
(3) He destroyed all the worlds that Parasurama gained with his ascetic energy
(4) He did not release the arrow at all


Posted On : 10-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)

What did Rama do with the arrow fixed on the Vishnu bow

(3) He destroyed all the worlds that Parasurama gained with his ascetic energy




Question : Which sage got the Vishnu Bow initially
(1) Sage Jamadagni
(2) Sage Parasurama
(3) Sage Ruchika
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 09-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

Which sage got the Vishnu Bow initially
(3) Sage Ruchika




Question : Who encountered King Dasaratha and his people on the way back from Mithila, after the wedding of the 4 brothers?


Posted On : 08-05-2020



ANSWER : Who encountered King Dasaratha and his people on the way back from Mithila, after the wedding of the 4 brothers?
Sage Parasurama




Question : Match The 4 brothers and their consorts
(1) Rama (a) Srutak:rti
(2) Lakshmana (b) Ma:ndavi
(3) Bharata (c) Si:tha
(4) Satrugna (d) U:rmila


Posted On : 06-05-2020



ANSWER : The 4 brothers and their consorts
(1) Rama (c) Si:tha
(2) Lakshmana (d) U:rmila
(3) Bharata (b) Ma:ndavi
(4) Satrugna (a) Srutak:rti




Question : Who were the daughters of King Kushadwaja?


Posted On : 05-05-2020



ANSWER : Who were the daughters of King Kushadwaja?
Ma:ndavi, Srutaki:rti




Question : Who is the brother of King Janaka?
(1) Kushadwaja
(2) Nimi
(3) Satananda
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 04-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

Who is the brother of King Janaka?
(1) Kushadwaja




Question : Who constrcuted the venerable city of Mithila and was the first Janaka?
(1) King Nimi
(2) King Mithi
(3) King Janaka
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 03-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)

Who constrcuted the venerable city of Mithila and was the first Janaka?
(2) King Mithi




Question : Si:tha de:vi is known by which of the following names
(1) Vaide:hi
(2) Ja:naki
(3) Maithili
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 02-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (4)

Seetha is called as Janaki being the daughter of Janaka, alias Vaidehi as she belonged to the kingdom of Videha, alias Maithili, based on her being from Mithila.




Question : Who is called ayo:nija in Ramayana
(1) Si:tha
(2) U:rmila
(3) Ra:ma
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 01-05-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
Who is called ayo:nija in Ramayana
(1) Si:tha
Ayo:nija means the one not born in the womb




Question : To whom did Shiva hand his bow over for custodial care
(1) King Janaka
(2) King Devara:ta
(3) King Nimi
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 29-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
To whom did Shiva hand his bow over for custodial care

(2) King Devara:ta
Devara:ta , 6th in lineage of the kings of Mithila, received the bow of Shiva for safekeeping through Rain-god Varuna.




Question : Shiva was given the bow by the devatas to destroy the demon ______


Posted On : 28-04-2020



ANSWER : Shiva was given the bow by the devatas to destroy the demon Tripurasura




Question : Which is the bow that Rama broke in Ba:la Ka:nda
(1) Vishnu Bow
(2) Shiva Bow
(3) Parasura:ma Bow
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 27-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Which is the bow that Rama broke in Ba:la Ka:nda

(2) Shiva Bow




Question : Who was born as a kshatriya but became a Bramharishi (sage who realised the supreme) through severe austerities?
(1) Sage Vishvamitra
(2) Sage Vasishta
(3) Sage Gauthama
(4) Sage Parasurama


Posted On : 26-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
Who was born as a kshatriya but became a Bramharishi (sage who realised the supreme) through severe austerities?
(1) Sage Vishvamitra




Question : Who helped King Trisanku in his quest to go to heavens with his physical body?
(1) Sage Vasishta
(2) Sage Vishvamitra
(3) Sage Mahodaya
(4) Sage Kanva


Posted On : 25-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Who helped King Trisanku in his quest to go to heavens with his physical body?

(2) Sage Vishvamitra




Question : Who was the king from Ikshvaku lineage who wanted to go to the heavens with his earthly physical body?


Posted On : 24-04-2020



ANSWER : Who was the king from Ikshvaku lineage who wanted to go to the heavens with his earthly physical body?
King Trisanku




Question : The name of the divine cow that was with sage Vasishta and granted the wishes of the sage


Posted On : 22-04-2020



ANSWER : The name of the divine cow that was with sage Vasishta and granted the wishes of the sage
Sabala (Ka:made:nu)




Question : The ascetic in King Janaka's court (of Mithila) also the son of Sage Gautama and Ahalya - ?


Posted On : 21-04-2020



ANSWER : The ascetic in King Janaka's court (of Mithila) also the son of Sage Gautama and Ahalya
Satananda




Question : Who was the lady who was released by Sri Rama from her invisibility curse (given by her husband, Sage Gautama)


Posted On : 19-04-2020



ANSWER : Who was the lady who was released by Sri Rama from her invisibility curse (given by her husband, Sage Gautama)
Ahalya mata




Question : Ganga is known by these names as well
(1) Ja:hnavi
(2) Bha:girathi
(3) Sona
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 18-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)
Ganga is known by these names as well
(1) Ja:hnavi
(2) Bha:girathi




Question : The name of the sage who drank the entire waters of Ganga when she came down to earth and then released her through his ears


Posted On : 17-04-2020



ANSWER : The name of the sage who drank the entire waters of Ganga when she came down to earth and then released her through his ears
Sage Jahnu




Question : Which king of the Ikshvaku dynasty brought Ganga to the earth
(1) Ansuman
(2) Bhagi:ratha
(3) Aja
(4) Trisanku


Posted On : 15-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)

Which king of the Ikshvaku dynasty brought Ganga to the earth

(2) Bhagi:ratha




Question : Who burnt the 60000 sons of Sagara into ashes
(1) Sage Kapila
(2) Sage Kanva
(3) Sage Kashyapa
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 14-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

Who burnt the 60000 sons of Sagara into ashes
(1) Sage Kapila




Question : The name of the king in the Ikshvaku dynasty, who had 60000 sons who dug the earth to find the sarificial horse (on instructions from their father)


Posted On : 13-04-2020



ANSWER : The name of the king in the Ikshvaku dynasty, who had 60000 sons who dug the earth to find the sarificial horse (on instructions from their father)
-King Sagara




Question : Ganga is known as _________ because she flows in all the 3 worlds (heaven,earth, netherworld)


Posted On : 12-04-2020



ANSWER : Ganga is known as Tripa:thaga because she flows in all the 3 worlds (heaven,earth, netherworld)




Question : Who flows as Kaushiki river? (hint : she is sage Vishvamitra's sister)


Posted On : 11-04-2020



ANSWER : Who flows as Kaushiki river? (hint : she is sage Vishvamitra's sister)
Ans: Satyavati (wife of Sage Ruchika, paternal grandparents of Lord Parasurama)




Question : Sage Vishvamitra is also known as _______ because he belongs to Kusha dynasty


Posted On : 09-04-2020



ANSWER : Sage Vishvamitra is also known as Kaushika because he belongs to Kusha dynasty




Question : Sage Vishwamitra is the son of sage
(1) Kusanaabha
(2) Ga:dhi
(3) Kashyapa
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 08-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)

Sage Vishwamitra is the son of sage

(2) Ga:dhi




Question : Which asuras did Rama kill in Siddashrama
(1) Ma:ri:cha
(2) Suba:hu
(3) Both of the above
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 07-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)

Which asuras did Rama kill in Siddashrama
(2) Suba:hu
Ma:ri:cha was flung far away into the ocean but wasnt killed




Question : Whose hermitage was Siddha:srama initially?
(1) Vamana
(2) Parasurama
(3) Jamadagni
(4) Vishvamitra


Posted On : 06-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans(1)

Whose hermitage was Siddhasrama initially?
(1) Vamana




Question : What is the name of the hermitage that Sage Vishvamitra took Rama and Lakshmana to? (To protect the sages from the demons during rituals)


Posted On : 05-04-2020



ANSWER : What is the name of the hermitage that Sage Vishvamitra took Rama and Lakshmana to? (To protect the sages from the demons during rituals)
Siddha:shrama




Question : Who were the two asuras who were causing havoc in sage Vishvamitra's ritual?


Posted On : 04-04-2020



ANSWER : Who were the two asuras who were causing havoc in sage Vishvamitra's ritual?
Ma:ri:cha and Suba:hu




Question : What does shabdave:di mean?
(1) Is very good with words
(2) Has the skill of using words as a powerful weapon
(3) Could target an object using sound alone during fight
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 03-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)

What does shabdave:di mean?
(3) Could target an object using sound alone during fight




Question : Whose son was Mareecha?
(1) Tataka
(2) Agastya
(3) Ravana
(4) Vibeeshana


Posted On : 01-04-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

Whose son was Mareecha?
(1) Tataka




Question : Vishvamitra taught two mantras to Rama and Lakshmana that has the following properties One will experience neither fatigue, nor fever nor will there be a change in their appearance. These two mantras are the mother to all kinds of knowledge


Posted On : 31-03-2020



ANSWER : Vishvamitra taught this mantra(s) to Rama and Lakshmana that has the following properties One will experience neither fatigue, nor fever nor will there be a change in their appearance. These two mantras are the mother to all kinds of knowledge
BALA and ATIBALA




Question : Which sage came to Dasaratha's court asking for Rama to accompany him to protect his ritual?


Posted On : 30-03-2020



ANSWER : Which sage came to Dasaratha's court asking for Rama to accompany him to protect his ritual?
Sage Vishvamitra




Question : Who is the stepbrother of Ravana
(1) Mareecha
(2) Subahu
(3) Kubera
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 29-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans 3

Who is the stepbrother of Ravana

(3) Kubera




Question : Ravana was a descendant of
(1) Manu
(2) Kapila
(3) Pulastya
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 28-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)

Ravana was a descendant of
(3) Pulastya




Question : Names and Meaning
(1) Rama (a) the destroyer of enemies
(2) Lakshmana (b)one who bears the burden
(3) Bharata. (c) one who causes delight due to his virtues
(4) Shatrugna. (d) one who is endowed with unwavering dedication


Posted On : 27-03-2020



ANSWER : Names and Meaning
(1) Rama (c) one who causes delight due to his virtues
(2) Lakshmana (d)one who is endowed with unwavering dedication
(3) Bharata. (b) one who bears the burden
(4) Shatrugna. (a) the destroyer of enemies




Question : Match parent and offspring
(1) Indra. (a) Neela
(2) Surya. (b) Hanuman
(3) Agni (c) Sugri:va
(4) Vayu (d) Va:li


Posted On : 25-03-2020



ANSWER : Match parent and offspring
(1) Indra. (d) Va:li
(2) Surya. (c) Sugri:va
(3) Agni (a) Neela
(4) Vayu (b) Hanuman




Question : WHich king was Sage Rsyasrunga's father in law?
(1) King Janaka
(2) King Dasaratha
(3) King Romapada
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 24-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)

Which king was Sage Rsyasrunga's father in law?
(3) King Romapada




Question : Which sage did King Dasaratha invite to conduct the Ashwamedha Yajna?
(1 ) Sage Rsyasrunga
(2 ) Sage Kashyapa
(3) Sage Jaba:li
(4) Sage Visvamithra


Posted On : 23-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)

Which sage did King Dasaratha invite to conduct the Ashwamedha Yajna?
(1 ) Sage Rsyasrunga




Question : What ritual did Dasaratha decide to perform ?
(1) Vajapeya Yajna
(2) Ra:jasu:ya Yajna
(3) Ashwamedha Yagna


Posted On : 22-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)
What ritual did Dasaratha decide to perform ?
(3) Ashwamedha Yagna




Question : Which one is not a minister in Dasaratha's court
(1) Sumantra
(2) Jayantha
(3) Vijaya
(4) Asoka
(5) None of the above


Posted On : 18-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans 5

Which one is not a minister in Dasaratha's court

(5) None of the above
Dasaratha was assisted by 8 main ministers of outstanding qualities. They were Drishti, Jayantha, Vijaya, Siddhartha, Artha, Sadhaka, Asoka, Mantrapala and Sumantra




Question : Who were the queens of Dasaratha
(1) Kaikeyi
(2) Kausalya
(3) Sumithra
(4) Santha


Posted On : 17-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans 1,2,3

Who were the queens of Dasaratha
(1) Kaikeyi
(2) Kausalya
(3) Sumithra




Question : Dasaratha means the one who can
(1) Fight with 10 people at once
(2) Drive the chariot in 10 directions
(3) Fire arrows from the bow in 10 directions


Posted On : 16-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)

Dasarattha means the one who can
(2) Drive the chariot in 10 directions




Question : King Dasaratha was the son of
(1) Ikshvaku
(2) Sagara
(3) Bhagiratha
(4) Aja


Posted On : 15-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (4)
King Dasaratha was the son of
(4) Aja




Question : Ikshvaku, the first of kings of Ayodhya was the son
(1) Marichi
(2) Vivasvata
(3) Manu
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 14-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)
Ikshvaku, the first of kings of Ayodhya was the son
(3) Manu
Manu was a Prajapati. Ikshvaku was the son of Manu and was the first of the kings of Ayodhya.




Question : The river Sarayu was named so, as she flowed from the lake _____that Bramha created out of his mind on Mount ______


Posted On : 13-03-2020



ANSWER : The river Sarayu was named so, as she flowed from the lake Mana-Sarovara that Bramha created out of his mind on Mount Kailasa




Question : Ayodhya is on the banks of the river
(1) Yamuna
(2) Ganga
(3) Sarayu


Posted On : 11-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3)
Ayodhya is on the banks of the river
(3) Sarayu




Question : The name Ayodhya means
(1) invincible / unconquerable
(2) Invisible
(3) Heavenly city
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 10-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
The name Ayodhya means
(1) invincible / unconquerable




Question : Ramayana happened in Treta yuga of which cycle of chatur yuga
(1) 24th cycle
(2) 28th cycle
(3) First cycle
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 09-03-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
Ramayana happened in Treta yuga of which cycle of chatur yuga
(1) 24th cycle




Question : Daughter of Vibeeshana who was kind to Mata Sita


Posted On : 24-02-2020



ANSWER : Trijata is the "Daughter of Vibeeshana who was kind to Mata Sita"




Question : While discussing Ramayanam our elders use some terms to refer to the people in it.

Rama is referred to as Perumal. Who also is referred by that name?
(1) Guha
(2) Sabari
(3) Jatayu
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 15-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (2) While discussing Ramayanam our elders use some terms to refer to the people in it.

Rama is referred to as Perumal. Who also is referred by that name?
(2) Guha
Guha is also called as "Guhapperumal". Though Guha is a leader of tribesman, his love towards Rama is vast. Rama himself refers to Guha as "aatma ssakha" (my close friend)




Question : "While discussing Ramayanam our elders use some terms to refer to the people in it.
Who is referred to as Ilaya Perumal"


Posted On : 11-12-2019



ANSWER : Lakshmana, Rama's brother is referred to as ilaya perumal




Question : Which avatara of the Lord is referred to as Chakravarthi Thirumagan?


Posted On : 10-12-2019



ANSWER : Rama is referred to as "Chakravarthi Thirumagan" as he is the son of Dasaratha chakravarthi.




Question : How many years did Lord Rama rule according to the Valmiki Ramayana


Posted On : 07-08-2018



ANSWER : Lord Rama ruled for 11,000 years. "basa Varsha sahasraani dasa Varsha sataani cha". His governance and administration were so perfect that - many millions of years later, today if our politicians have to promise ideal governance to the people, they tend to promise that they will usher in "Rama Rajya" again, if elected to power.




Question : From Valmiki Ramayana, where Narada describes Sri Rama:
Sri Rama is like ____ in prowess, the _____ in pleasing appearance, the all . consuming ____ in anger, the ______ in patience, ______ in chartiy and like _______ in truth


Posted On : 06-08-2018



ANSWER : Sri Rama is like Visnu in prowess, the Moon in pleasing appearance, the allconsuming fire in anger, the earth in patience, Kubera in chartiy and like god of justice in truth



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana

The sloka referred here is Balakanda 1.1.18 (Sarga 1, 18th sloka)

विष्णुना सदृशो वीर्ये सोमवत्प्रियदर्शन: ।

कालाग्निसदृश: क्रोधे क्षमया पृथिवीसम: ।।1.1.18।।

धनदेन समस्त्यागे सत्ये धर्म इवापर: ।

वीर्ये In prowess, विष्णुना सदृश: similar to visnu, सोमवत् in appearance as is full Moon, प्रियदर्शन: pleasing to the sight, क्रोधे in anger, कालाग्निसदृश: like destructive fire at the end of the world, क्षमया in patience, पृथिवीसम: equal to earth, त्यागे in charity, धनदेन सम: like Kubera, सत्ये in truth, अपर: धर्म: इव like another god of justice.

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Question : In which Kandam is the Kakasura episode mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana


Posted On : 05-08-2018



ANSWER : The kaakasura episode is related by Sita to Hanuman in Sundara Kanda




Question : I took the form of a bird and repeatedly wounded Sita mata. Seeing the wound on her Rama blazed with anger and took a blade of grass, recited the mantra for Brahma and aimed at me. No one could save me from the weapon and I had to take refuge of Sri Rama to prevent the weapon from killing me. Who am I?


Posted On : 04-08-2018



ANSWER : Son of Indra, took the form of crow (also known as KaakaSura) and hurt SIta mata by pecking at her. Seeing the wound on her Rama blazed with anger and took a blade of grass, recited the mantra for Brahma invoking the weapon and aimed at him. Then the crow went round all the three worlds, having been rejected by his father Indra, his mother including all the sages and gods. Refused by all he came back to Rama seeking shelter. Seeing the crow fallen on the ground, Rama, the saviour of those who seek refuge saved him out of compassion, even though he deserved to be killed. The weapon hurt the right eye of the crow and kakasura was let go.




Question : To whom did Sidhashrama belong to previously says Sage Vishwamitra
(1) Narasimha
(2) Vamana
(3) Vasishta
(4) Bali


Posted On : 03-08-2018



ANSWER : Sage Vishwamitras ashram was in Sidhasrama. Its where he wanted Rama to fight with the demons while doing his rituals. Previously the place belonged to Lord Vamana. Sage Kashyapa accomplished his penance at this place and requested the Lord to have this place named as Sidhashrama. Sage Vishwamitra says This asrama, which relieves fatigue, previously under the possession of Vamana, has come under my occoupation for my devotion to him.




Question : Why does Rama hesitates slightly when Vishwamitra asks him to kill Tataka?
(1) Its the first time he has to kill a yakshini and hes not sure how to kill her
(2) Because Tataka is a woman
(3) She knew magic and could go invisible
(4) Rama believes cutting of her arms is enough and will render her powerless


Posted On : 02-08-2018



ANSWER : Rama hesistates slightly to kill Tataka as she is a woman. By virtue of being a woman she needs to be protected and not killed. However, sage Vishwamitra explains to Rama as to why not to show compassion to her. Check notes for further information.



Note : Sage Vishwamitra tells Rama the following as to why it is ok to kill Tataka "O best among men you need not hate killing a woman. You are a prince. You should serve the interest of the four orders of the society.
Whether cruel or kind, sinful or wrong whatever contributes to the protection of the subjects, should be done by the righteous (king). This is the eternal law binding those who are appointed to bear the burden of a kingdom. O Kakutstha kill her. She knows no dharma.



Question : Sage Va::lmiki asked Sage Narada if there is a person with all 16 humane qualities.He mentions Gunava:n as one. What does it mean


Posted On : 24-04-2018



ANSWER : Common meaning - one with countless number of auspicious qualities
Special meaning - As a specific guna. The quality where an exalted person or great person freely mixes with an ordinary person and treats them as their equal.For example an emperor minging with a landless laborer or country bumpkin as his equal and showing no distinction whatsoever




Question : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EjQkrQX3EWhVnGRPqz_Re9SbS8A4MTtZ


Posted On : 15-04-2018



ANSWER : Sage Gautama, his wife Ahalya, Rama, Lakshmana (left to right). The incident is Ahalya Saapa vimo:chanam. Please refer the post for more details.



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana

Jewel of the day

"Ahalya" means the one with impeccable beauty. She was married to Sage Gautama. He performed tapas in his hermitage in the outskirts of Mithila kingdom along with his wife Ahalya for countless years. Indra once came in disguise of Sage Gautama and sought to have pleasure with Ahalya in absence of her husband. Though she realized that it was not her husband through her power, she gave in to the request of Indra. When Sage Gautama knew this, he gave curse to both of them. Indra would become 'sahasra:ksha' - the one with body full of eyes. To Ahalya, he cursed that she would remain at the a:shram unseen by all the beings, consuming only air as food. He told her that when Lord Rama visits this A:shram many years later, then you will be purified and will assume your body again and join me. Subsequently, when Sage Viswa:mitra was taking Ra:ma and Lakshmana to the kingdom of Mithila, he took them to this hermitage. As soon as Ra:ma stepped into that hermitage, Ahalya manifested herself from her invisible state and offered hospitality to the guests. Ra:ma and Lakshmana touched her feet in reverence. Sage Gautama along with Ahalya performed mangala:sa:sanams to Ra:ma and continued their tapas after Ra:ma and Lakshmana moved on to Mithila along with Sage Viswamitra.

Read here about the significance of Sri Ra:ma pa:dukas - https://chinnajeeyar.guru/chinnajeeyar/sri-rama-paduka-pattabhishekam-2/



Question : What does कृतज्ञः kṛtajñaḥ mean? This is also mentioned as one amongst the 16 qualities that Rama has.


Posted On : 14-04-2018



ANSWER : कृतज्ञः kṛtajñaḥ
One who remembers fondly the good things, however minute it may be, that is done to him by other person, while forgetting the great bad things done by them to him



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana

Sri Rama Chandra was 39 years old when he got coronated in Thretha Yuga. He invited everyone who came across his path and thanked them in ways that no one could imagine.

Gratitude is a very key characteristic of a human being. We also thank people who support us but not as heart fully as needed and not everyone either. After a while, we tend to forget and begin to think it is our talent and not really anyone else’s support for our success. Rama shows us to be ever grateful to everyone around you.

https://chinnajeeyar.guru/chinnajeeyar/39-year-old-sri-rama-chandra-showed-immense-gratitude-during-his-coronation-event-swamiji-graces-at-pattabhishekam-in-badhrachalam/



Question : How did Rama deal with the decision of going in exile to the forest for 14 years


Posted On : 13-04-2018



ANSWER : Sri Rama accepted his father's promise calmly and did not express any resentment or languish on the same. He accepted it happily and considered it as his duty towards his father. Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami says ""Rama did not allow himself to suffer or become excited by the outcomes or happenings in his life""
PS: Please see the Jewel of the day for additional information from Swami



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana!

From Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamis lecture on how Rama dealt with the decision of going to exile in the forest for 14 years:

HH says “How exactly did Rama deal with it internally? Whatever physical response or reaction was necessary, he did it. But, mentally he remained stable. He did not let his heart suffer or excited by the outcomes in life. The same is explained in the second chapter of Bhagavad Geeta, about Sthithaprajnatha”

Check out https://chinnajeeyar.guru/chinnajeeyar/17-6-lakh-years-sri-rama-continues-to-be-a-perfect-role-model-what-makes-him-special/

PS: Yesterdays question should have been worded as



Question : Where does Sage Vishwamithra take Rama and Lakshmana after killing Tataka and what happened there?


Posted On : 12-04-2018



ANSWER : Sage Vishwamithra took Rama and Lakshmana to Siddha:srama. Yajna was performed and Rama and Lakshmana protected the sages. 6 days the yajna went without any incidents but on the 7th day demons came to spoil the yajna. Rama killed Suba:hu and demon Ma:ri:cha was thrown away




Question : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_9j24uKsP20UHbjqYyqEcli-9PVcc_GK


Posted On : 11-04-2018



ANSWER : Left to Right: Tataka, Sage Vishwamithra, Rama, Lakshmana
Rama on behest of Sage Vishwamithra prepares to attack and slay Tataka.



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana
Tataka, yakshini by birth possessed the strength of a 1000 elephants and had the capability to assume any form she wanted. She was cursed by Agastya to turn into an ugly , large ra:kshasi (a demoness) who devoured humans. She resided in the forest of Malada and Karusha and no one entered the forest fearing her, Vishwamitra asks Rama to destroy her and restore the forest to its original glory. When Rama tells the sage that she is a woman, the sage explains that the duty of a prince is to protect the subjects. He says “Whether cruel or kind, sinful or wrong whatever contributes to the protection of the subjects, should be done by the righteous (king).This is the eternal law binding those who are appointed to bear the burden of a kingdom. O Kakutstha kill her. She knows no dharma. “ Rama who was told by his father to listen to the words of Vishwamitra followed the orders and slays Tataka.



Question : What is the order of birth of Lord Ra:ma and his three brothers, from oldest to youngest?


Posted On : 10-04-2018



ANSWER : Rama, Bharatha, Lakshmana and Shatrugna. Lakshmana and Shatrugna are twins




Question : Lord Rama is described to have the quality "sarva bhu:te:shu hita:". What does this mean?


Posted On : 09-04-2018



ANSWER : सर्व भूतेषु हितः (sarva bhu:te:shu hita:)
One who cares for the well being of all beings and creatures - in this world, and after this world for them (even for one who committed a lot of apachaaraas)



Note : Jewel of the day
Jai Sriman Narayana

Lord Ra:ma always thought about the well-being of everyone and everything across the universe. Be it his enemies or friends or one who has committed very many sins. Let us completely surrender ourselves to that Rama and have him help us cross this ocean of life in peace and happiness. Did you know that our Achaaryas consider nam peruma:l to be Lord Ra:ma !



Question : How old was Rama when he went to the forest with Sage Vishwamitra? What did Sage Vishwamithra sing to awaken Rama after the first night in the forest.


Posted On : 29-03-2018



ANSWER : 12 years. Kau:salya supraja: Ra:ma - Sage Vishwamithra sang the suprabhatham to awaken Rama on the banks of RIver Sarayu after the first night int he forest.



Note : Jewel of the Day
Jai Sriman Narayana
When Ra:ma was 12 years old sage Viswa:mithra suddenly came to the court of Ayo:dhya: demanding King Dasaratha to depute Rama along with him for few days to save his Vedic yagam from raakshasaas. Unwillingly Dasaratha sent Rama and Lakshmana as advised by Sage Vasishta. After the first night in the forest Sage Vishwamitra awakened Rama on the banks of River Sarayu singing Kau:salya: supraja: Ra:ma ...



Question : Female Characters of Ramayana - Jumbled words
1. Jkanai 2. Maadnvi 3. Ulimra 4. Kalasuya 5. Aylaha 6. Suanaprka 7. Maadodnri 8. Trajita 9. Anusaya 10. Traa 11. Shtnaha 12. Rmua 13. Suhtimra 14. Kaekiyi 15. Maahtnra 16. Sarabi


Posted On : 28-03-2018



ANSWER : 1. Janaki
2. Mandavi
3. Urmila
4. Kausalya
5. Ahalya
6. Surpanaka
7. Mandodari
8. Trijata
9. Anasuya
10. Tara
11. Shantha
12. Ruma
13. Sumithra
14. Kaikeyi
15. Manthara
16. Sabari




Question : Sage Va::lmiki asked Sage Narada if there is a person with all 16 humane qualities.He mentions dharmajna: and vidva:n. What do these mean?


Posted On : 27-03-2018



ANSWER : dharmajna: (धर्मज्ञः)
One who knows perfectly, the meaning and practices given by the sastras, and practices them as a son, husband, father, ruler to lead dharmic life onearth


विद्वान् (vidva:n)
one who possesses all sastra knowledge and also understands the Supreme Being and relationship with Supreme Being



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana !
Jewel of the day: Lord Ra:ma was an expert on the sa:stra:s knowledge wise and also followed and practiced them sincerely and essentially leading a dhaarmic life. Being a vidva:n he understood the shastras perfectly and more importantly understood the relationship to the Supreme Being.



Question : Pic Puzzle : Page 24 of Orissa Ramayana.
What does this picture talk about? Mention characters and the incident


Posted On : 23-03-2018



ANSWER : Sage Valmiki and Sage Narada, with Bharadwaja (sishya of Sage Valmiki) . We also have Rama and Lakshmana on the left top and Bramha on the right top. Sage Narada meets Sage Valmiki and mentions about Lord Rama to Valmiki when Valmiki questions as to if there is a person with 16 humane qualities. And reply of Sage Narada is the starting point of Ramayana