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Madhubani paintings are charismatic art of Bihar, and are mostly based on religion and mythology. In the paintings, Hindu gods like Sita-Rama are in center with their marriage ceremony being one of the primary theme. [236] Rama's exile, Sita's abduction and Lanka war have also been depicted in the Rajput paintings. [237] [238]
In the Jain epic of Ramayana, it is not Rama who kills Ravana as told in the Hindu version. Perhaps this is because Rama, a liberated Jain Self in his last life, is unwilling to kill. [59] Instead, it is Lakshmana who kills Ravana (as Vasudeva killes Prativasudeva). [59] In the end, Rama, who led an upright life, renounces his kingdom, becomes ...
Rama's symbolism as an ideal king in Hindu mythology is multifaceted, encompassing qualities such as righteousness, justice, duty, sacrifice, and empathy. One of the most poignant examples illustrating Rama's commitment to his role as a just ruler is the sacrifice he makes for the sake of upholding his subjects' trust and maintaining societal ...
Hindu mythology refers to the collection of myths [a] associated with Hinduism, derived from various Hindu texts and traditions. These myths are found in sacred texts such as the Vedas , [ 1 ] the Itihasas (the Mahabharata and the Ramayana ), [ 2 ] and the Puranas . [ 3 ]
The Vishnu Purana: A System of Hindu Mythology and Tradition (Volume 1: Introduction, Book I). Read Country Books (reprinted in 2006). ISBN 1-84664-664-2. Winternitz, Maurice (1922). History of Indian Literature Vol 1 (Original in German, translated into English by VS Sarma, 1981). New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass (Reprint 2010). ISBN 978-8120802643.
Ramayana characters - Rama and Sita enthroned, surrounded by sage Vashishtha and Rama's brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna. Hanuman seated at the feet of Rama. Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit ancient epics (Itihasas) of Hindu literature. It was composed by sage Valmiki. This is a list of important figures that appear in the epic.
Rama's exile holds a profound legacy within Hindu tradition and beyond. It serves as a narrative of moral and ethical lessons, exemplifying virtues such as duty , sacrifice , and devotion . Rama's adherence to dharma , or righteousness, even in the face of adversity, provides a timeless example for devotees.
The Epic-Puranic chronology is a timeline of Hindu mythology based on the Itihasa (the Sanskrit Epics, that is, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana) and the Puranas.These texts have an authoritative status in Indian tradition, and narrate cosmogeny, royal chronologies, myths and legendary events.