Ramayana : Questions and Answers
Question : What did the virtous Anasuya gift Sita with (CHeck all that apply) Posted On : 22-09-2023 ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4) |
Question : Anasu:ya means 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 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) 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 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 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? 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 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 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) Posted On : 05-09-2023 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Ikshva:ku, the first king of Ayodhya was the son of ________ 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 __________ Posted On : 02-09-2023 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Who was the first Prajapati (Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 110) Posted On : 01-09-2023 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Check all the true statements 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? 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 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? 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) 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) 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 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 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 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) 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 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? 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) 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 ? 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) Posted On : 08-07-2023 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The river Yamuna is also known as 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 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) 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) 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) 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 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? Posted On : 19-06-2023 ANSWER : Ans (1,3) |
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) 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 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) 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) 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? 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 Posted On : 11-06-2023 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : WHat did Lakshmana say regarding, Rama's exile to forest? (Check all that apply) 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? 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) 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) 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) Posted On : 27-04-2022 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
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 ? 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 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.? 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 ___. 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? 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) 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 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) 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) 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 |
Question : In AYodhya Kanda, Sarga 1 Sloka 31comparison is done for some of Ramas qualities. Match them as below Posted On : 08-04-2022 ANSWER : In AYodhya Kanda, Sarga 1 Sloka 31comparison is done for some of Ramas qualities. Match them as below |
Question : In Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 1, it is said Rama became better than his father in Posted On : 07-04-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
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)? 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 Posted On : 03-04-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him Posted On : 12-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him Posted On : 12-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What did Rama do with the bow that Parasurama gave him Posted On : 12-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
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? |
Question : What did Rama do with the arrow fixed on the Vishnu bow Posted On : 10-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Which sage got the Vishnu Bow initially Posted On : 09-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
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? |
Question : Match The 4 brothers and their consorts Posted On : 06-05-2020 ANSWER : The 4 brothers and their consorts |
Question : Who were the daughters of King Kushadwaja? Posted On : 05-05-2020 ANSWER : Who were the daughters of King Kushadwaja? |
Question : Who is the brother of King Janaka? Posted On : 04-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Who constrcuted the venerable city of Mithila and was the first Janaka? Posted On : 03-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Si:tha de:vi is known by which of the following names Posted On : 02-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : Who is called ayo:nija in Ramayana Posted On : 01-05-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : To whom did Shiva hand his bow over for custodial care Posted On : 29-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
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 Posted On : 27-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Who was born as a kshatriya but became a Bramharishi (sage who realised the supreme) through severe austerities? Posted On : 26-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Who helped King Trisanku in his quest to go to heavens with his physical body? Posted On : 25-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
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? |
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 |
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 |
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) |
Question : Ganga is known by these names as well Posted On : 18-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
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 |
Question : Which king of the Ikshvaku dynasty brought Ganga to the earth Posted On : 15-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Who burnt the 60000 sons of Sagara into ashes Posted On : 14-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
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) |
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) |
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 Posted On : 08-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Which asuras did Rama kill in Siddashrama Posted On : 07-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Whose hermitage was Siddha:srama initially? Posted On : 06-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans(1) |
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) |
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? |
Question : What does shabdave:di mean? Posted On : 03-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Whose son was Mareecha? Posted On : 01-04-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
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 |
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? |
Question : Who is the stepbrother of Ravana Posted On : 29-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans 3 |
Question : Ravana was a descendant of Posted On : 28-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Names and Meaning Posted On : 27-03-2020 ANSWER : Names and Meaning |
Question : Match parent and offspring Posted On : 25-03-2020 ANSWER : Match parent and offspring |
Question : WHich king was Sage Rsyasrunga's father in law? Posted On : 24-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Which sage did King Dasaratha invite to conduct the Ashwamedha Yajna? Posted On : 23-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What ritual did Dasaratha decide to perform ? Posted On : 22-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Which one is not a minister in Dasaratha's court Posted On : 18-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans 5 |
Question : Who were the queens of Dasaratha Posted On : 17-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans 1,2,3 |
Question : Dasaratha means the one who can Posted On : 16-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : King Dasaratha was the son of Posted On : 15-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : Ikshvaku, the first of kings of Ayodhya was the son Posted On : 14-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
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 Posted On : 11-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The name Ayodhya means Posted On : 10-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Ramayana happened in Treta yuga of which cycle of chatur yuga Posted On : 09-03-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
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. Posted On : 15-12-2019 ANSWER : Ans (2) While discussing Ramayanam our elders use some terms to refer to the people in it. |
Question : "While discussing Ramayanam our elders use some terms to refer to the people in it. 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: 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 |
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 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? 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. |
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 |
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 |
Question : What does कृतजà¥à¤žà¤ƒ ká¹›tajñaḥ mean? This is also mentioned as one amongst the 16 qualities that Rama has. Posted On : 14-04-2018 ANSWER : कृतजà¥à¤žà¤ƒ ká¹›tajñaḥ Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
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"" Note : Jai Sriman Narayana! |
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 Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
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 : सरà¥à¤µ à¤à¥‚तेषॠहितः (sarva bhu:te:shu hita:) Note : Jewel of the day |
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 |
Question : Female Characters of Ramayana - Jumbled words Posted On : 28-03-2018 ANSWER : 1. Janaki |
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: (धरà¥à¤®à¤œà¥à¤žà¤ƒ) Note : Jai Sriman Narayana ! |
Question : Pic Puzzle : Page 24 of Orissa Ramayana. 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 |