Ramayana is the immortal tale Rama that teaches us the value of ideology,devotion,duty,relationships,dharma and Karma.
Written by the 4th c.Sage Valmiki .
Comprised of 7 kandas :
- Bala Kanda - the boyhood and adolescence of Rama
- Ayodhya Kanda- the court of Dasaratha and the scenes that set the stage for the unfolding of the story,including the exchange between Dasaratha and Kaikeyi and the exile of Rama.
- Aranya Kanda-Life in the forest during fourteen years & the abduction of seetha
- Kishkindhya Kanda- Rama's residence in Kishkindhya
- Sundara Kanda-description of the landscapes over which Rama roams and the arrival of Rama in Lanka
- Yudha Kanda - the defeat of Ravana,recovery of Seetha ,the return to Ayodhya & the coronation of Rama
- Uttara Kanda - rama's life in Ayodhya ,birth of Lava and Kusa, reconcillation of Rama and Seetha,her death or return to earth and Rama's ascent into heaven.
Ram Navami - Rama's Birthday
- one of the most important festivals of the Hindus
- on this auspicious day, devotees repeat the name of Rama with every breath and vow to lead a righteous life.
- People pray to attain the final beatitude of life through intense devotion towards Rama & invoke him for his blessings and protection
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