Ayodhya kand

Ayodhya Kand — The Ayodhya Kand describes the preparations for Rama’s coronation and his exile into the forest. Introduction After Rama and Sita have been married for twelve years, Dasharatha who had grown old expresses his desire to crown Rama, to which the Kosala assembly and his subjects express their support. On the eve of the great event, Kaikeyi – her jealousy aroused by Manthara, a wicked maidservant – claims two boons that Dasharatha had long ago granted her. Kaikeyi demands Rama to be exiled into wilderness for fourteen years, while the succession passes to her son Bharata. The heartbroken king, constrained by his rigid devotion to his given word, accedes to Kaikeyi’s demands. Rama accepts his father’s reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control which characterizes him throughout the story. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana. When he asks Sita not to follow him, she says, “the forest where you dwell is Ayodhya for me and Ayodhya without you is a veritable hell for me.” After Rama’s departure, king Dasharatha, unable to bear the grief, passes away. Meanwhile, Bharata who was on a visit to his maternal uncle, learns about the events in Ayodhya. Bharata refuses to profit from his mother’s wicked scheming and visits Rama in the forest. He requests Rama to return and rule. But Rama, determined to carry out his father’s orders to the letter, refuses to return before the period of exile. However, Bharata carries Rama’s sandals, and keeps them on the t...

Ayodhya Kand is the second book in Valmiki's Ramayana. It tells the story of Lord Rama's exile from Ayodhya and the grief that grips, not just his family, but the entire city. In the first part of this book, Ayodhya Kand I, we find out how and why King Dasharatha is forced by Queen Kaikeyi to banish his son Rama. Even though the people condemn her for her cruelty and the broken-hearted king tries to appeal to her better sense, Kaikeyi is unmoved. Determined to protect his father's honour, Rama accepts the harsh decision and prepares to leave. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana, who decide to follow him during his exile. We trace the beginning of their journey from Ayodhya, even as the people of the city sink into despair. Ayodhya Kand I continues Valmiki’s story from the first book in the series, Bala Kand, which tells us of Rama’s childhood. It will be followed by Ayodhya Kand II Author

One of the two major epics of India is Ramayana while the other is Mahabharata. Ramayana is considered old enough and believed to be held about 19 million years ago. According to Hindu belief, Ramayana occurred in the Treta Yuga which is led by Dwapara Yuga, a consistent period of Mahabharata. In India, various versions and legends are describing the virtue of Rama and his faith. Ramayana was written by sage Valmiki which was later revised by various legendry scholars from other languages. Rama means the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu while Ayana means the path he took presiding his life. According to the saints of this legend, Rama is the epitome of virtue and known for his wise and politeness. He was also known for his love for his parents, step-mother Kaikeyi and his beloved wife Sita. He was born as an elder son to the emperor Dashratha and belongs to the Ikshavagu dynasty. He was born in Ayodhya to the mighty king Dashratha and his eldest wife Kousalya. Whereas Kaikeyi and Sumitra were been wives of Dashratha that are given birth to Bharatha and the twins Lakshmana and Shatrugna respectively. Sita was born to Janaga in Mithila. It is believed that Sita was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and known for her virtues and its epitome. Just like Rama, she was born along with three siblings to Janaga. Later Sita and her siblings got married to Rama and his siblings respectively. Rama was asked to exile Ayodhya and to visit deep forests for fourteen years leaving the e...

Ayodhya Kand — The Ayodhya Kand describes the preparations for Rama’s coronation and his exile into the forest. Introduction After Rama and Sita have been married for twelve years, Dasharatha who had grown old expresses his desire to crown Rama, to which the Kosala assembly and his subjects express their support. On the eve of the great event, Kaikeyi – her jealousy aroused by Manthara, a wicked maidservant – claims two boons that Dasharatha had long ago granted her. Kaikeyi demands Rama to be exiled into wilderness for fourteen years, while the succession passes to her son Bharata. The heartbroken king, constrained by his rigid devotion to his given word, accedes to Kaikeyi’s demands. Rama accepts his father’s reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control which characterizes him throughout the story. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana. When he asks Sita not to follow him, she says, “the forest where you dwell is Ayodhya for me and Ayodhya without you is a veritable hell for me.” After Rama’s departure, king Dasharatha, unable to bear the grief, passes away. Meanwhile, Bharata who was on a visit to his maternal uncle, learns about the events in Ayodhya. Bharata refuses to profit from his mother’s wicked scheming and visits Rama in the forest. He requests Rama to return and rule. But Rama, determined to carry out his father’s orders to the letter, refuses to return before the period of exile. However, Bharata carries Rama’s sandals, and keeps them on the t...

One of the two major epics of India is Ramayana while the other is Mahabharata. Ramayana is considered old enough and believed to be held about 19 million years ago. According to Hindu belief, Ramayana occurred in the Treta Yuga which is led by Dwapara Yuga, a consistent period of Mahabharata. In India, various versions and legends are describing the virtue of Rama and his faith. Ramayana was written by sage Valmiki which was later revised by various legendry scholars from other languages. Rama means the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu while Ayana means the path he took presiding his life. According to the saints of this legend, Rama is the epitome of virtue and known for his wise and politeness. He was also known for his love for his parents, step-mother Kaikeyi and his beloved wife Sita. He was born as an elder son to the emperor Dashratha and belongs to the Ikshavagu dynasty. He was born in Ayodhya to the mighty king Dashratha and his eldest wife Kousalya. Whereas Kaikeyi and Sumitra were been wives of Dashratha that are given birth to Bharatha and the twins Lakshmana and Shatrugna respectively. Sita was born to Janaga in Mithila. It is believed that Sita was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and known for her virtues and its epitome. Just like Rama, she was born along with three siblings to Janaga. Later Sita and her siblings got married to Rama and his siblings respectively. Rama was asked to exile Ayodhya and to visit deep forests for fourteen years leaving the e...

Ayodhya Kand is the second book in Valmiki's Ramayana. It tells the story of Lord Rama's exile from Ayodhya and the grief that grips, not just his family, but the entire city. In the first part of this book, Ayodhya Kand I, we find out how and why King Dasharatha is forced by Queen Kaikeyi to banish his son Rama. Even though the people condemn her for her cruelty and the broken-hearted king tries to appeal to her better sense, Kaikeyi is unmoved. Determined to protect his father's honour, Rama accepts the harsh decision and prepares to leave. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana, who decide to follow him during his exile. We trace the beginning of their journey from Ayodhya, even as the people of the city sink into despair. Ayodhya Kand I continues Valmiki’s story from the first book in the series, Bala Kand, which tells us of Rama’s childhood. It will be followed by Ayodhya Kand II Author

One of the two major epics of India is Ramayana while the other is Mahabharata. Ramayana is considered old enough and believed to be held about 19 million years ago. According to Hindu belief, Ramayana occurred in the Treta Yuga which is led by Dwapara Yuga, a consistent period of Mahabharata. In India, various versions and legends are describing the virtue of Rama and his faith. Ramayana was written by sage Valmiki which was later revised by various legendry scholars from other languages. Rama means the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu while Ayana means the path he took presiding his life. According to the saints of this legend, Rama is the epitome of virtue and known for his wise and politeness. He was also known for his love for his parents, step-mother Kaikeyi and his beloved wife Sita. He was born as an elder son to the emperor Dashratha and belongs to the Ikshavagu dynasty. He was born in Ayodhya to the mighty king Dashratha and his eldest wife Kousalya. Whereas Kaikeyi and Sumitra were been wives of Dashratha that are given birth to Bharatha and the twins Lakshmana and Shatrugna respectively. Sita was born to Janaga in Mithila. It is believed that Sita was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and known for her virtues and its epitome. Just like Rama, she was born along with three siblings to Janaga. Later Sita and her siblings got married to Rama and his siblings respectively. Rama was asked to exile Ayodhya and to visit deep forests for fourteen years leaving the e...

Ayodhya Kand — The Ayodhya Kand describes the preparations for Rama’s coronation and his exile into the forest. Introduction After Rama and Sita have been married for twelve years, Dasharatha who had grown old expresses his desire to crown Rama, to which the Kosala assembly and his subjects express their support. On the eve of the great event, Kaikeyi – her jealousy aroused by Manthara, a wicked maidservant – claims two boons that Dasharatha had long ago granted her. Kaikeyi demands Rama to be exiled into wilderness for fourteen years, while the succession passes to her son Bharata. The heartbroken king, constrained by his rigid devotion to his given word, accedes to Kaikeyi’s demands. Rama accepts his father’s reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control which characterizes him throughout the story. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana. When he asks Sita not to follow him, she says, “the forest where you dwell is Ayodhya for me and Ayodhya without you is a veritable hell for me.” After Rama’s departure, king Dasharatha, unable to bear the grief, passes away. Meanwhile, Bharata who was on a visit to his maternal uncle, learns about the events in Ayodhya. Bharata refuses to profit from his mother’s wicked scheming and visits Rama in the forest. He requests Rama to return and rule. But Rama, determined to carry out his father’s orders to the letter, refuses to return before the period of exile. However, Bharata carries Rama’s sandals, and keeps them on the t...

Ayodhya Kand is the second book in Valmiki's Ramayana. It tells the story of Lord Rama's exile from Ayodhya and the grief that grips, not just his family, but the entire city. In the first part of this book, Ayodhya Kand I, we find out how and why King Dasharatha is forced by Queen Kaikeyi to banish his son Rama. Even though the people condemn her for her cruelty and the broken-hearted king tries to appeal to her better sense, Kaikeyi is unmoved. Determined to protect his father's honour, Rama accepts the harsh decision and prepares to leave. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana, who decide to follow him during his exile. We trace the beginning of their journey from Ayodhya, even as the people of the city sink into despair. Ayodhya Kand I continues Valmiki’s story from the first book in the series, Bala Kand, which tells us of Rama’s childhood. It will be followed by Ayodhya Kand II Author