Jul 7, 2017 · Ravana's parents were Vishrava (son of Pulastya) and Kaikesi (daughter of Sumali and Thataka). Kaikesi had two brothers Maricha and Subahu which would effectively make them Ravana's uncles. Ravana had six brothers and two sisters: Kubera – the King of North direction and the Guardian of Heavenly Wealth. He was an older half-brother of Ravana ...

Apr 2, 2020 · The answers under the other questions covered all your questions except (I) brahmastra shattered the body of Ravana , and (ii) Ravana gave last minute advice to Lakshmana. Valmiki Ramayana (1) did say that brahmastra pierced through the chest and came back and entered into the quiver of Sri Rama,but it didn't shatter the body.

Ravana was advised by his mother Kaikasi to do penance to become equal in to his brother Kubera. Then thee brothers Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana started doing penance. After some time lord Brahma appeared before them. Ravana received the boon that he will not be killed by Deva, Gandharva, Naga, Yaksha, Danavas.

Nov 21, 2017 · The name Ravana is given by Lord Shiva when he tried to uplift the mount Kailasa. It is from chapter 16 of Uttara Kanda which is also explained in this answer by user Arya . And as in consequence of thy arms having been hurt by the mountain, thou hast uttered a terrific yell, which struck horror unto the three worlds and put them shaking ...

Mar 21, 2024 · Ravana's lineage traces back to Sage Pulastya, who was a mind-born son of Lord Brahma. Pulastya and his wife Havirbhu had two famous sons, Vishrava and Agastya, both of whom became great sages. Ravana was born from Vishrava and his wife Kaikasi.

Feb 5, 2017 · (ix) Ravana cruelly manhandled Mandavya maharsi, then the latter cursed that Ravana too would be roughly handled by a monkey. (x) Ravana once dragged by hair the wife of Atri in his very presence, and Atri cursed that Ravana will have to witness his wife being denuded of her dress and dragged by the hair by monkeys.

May 25, 2016 · Ravana, having been captured so tightly in Vali's armpit, was totally exhausted by that time. He praised Vali's strength and made him his friend. Here is the translation (my translation, not the literal one): Having heard slight sound of Ravana's footsteps; Vali understood that now Ravana, extending his arms, wanted to get hold of him.

Aug 12, 2015 · That enraged Rama, stretching his bow well and with an attentive mind, hurled that arrow which can tear off the vitals, towards Ravana. That arrow, which was inviolable as a thunderbolt hurled by the arms of Indra and irresistible as …

Jun 1, 2016 · Ravana got a boon of near-invincibility from Brahma, so at his grandfather Sumali's urging he attempted to retake Lanka for the Rakshasas. When Kubera heard that his half-brother Ravana wanted to move into Lanka, he was more than happy to have him, saying this: My father had given [Lanka] to me, when it had been emptied of Rakshasas; and ...

Dec 21, 2020 · ravana Like any library, Hinduism Stack Exchange shares great information, but does not offer personalized advice , and does not take the place of seeking such advice from any Acharya, Pundit, astrologer, Guru or other trustworthy Counselor.