ramayana

Meanings

• noun

  An ancient Indian epic poem that narrates the adventures of Prince Rama, a divine prince and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

  - "The Ramayana is a famous Indian epic."
  - "Ramayana is a must-read for every Indian."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ramayana
rana , maya , ayana , jana

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Variants

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Raman , Sir Chandrasekhara Raman

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Etymology

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The word 'Ramayana' comes from the Sanskrit language, where 'Rama' means 'pleaser' or 'delighter' and 'ayana' means 'journey'. So, Ramayana can be translated as 'the journey of Rama'.

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Trivia

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1. The Ramayana is believed to have been written by the sage Valmiki.

2. The Ramayana is divided into seven parts or kandas: Adhyayas, Aranyakand, Kishkindhakand, Sundarakand, Yuddhakand, Uttarakand, and Ashokavadanam.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mahabharata: Another ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is also a part of the Indian subcontinent's literary heritage. Both the Ramayana and Mahabharata are considered the two greatest epics of India.

2. Hinduism: The Ramayana is deeply rooted in Hinduism and is considered an essential part of the Hindu religious and philosophical tradition.

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Culture

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The Ramayana is considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature and holds immense cultural significance in India. It has been the inspiration for numerous art forms, including painting, sculpture, dance, and music. The epic is also the source of many proverbs and idioms used in the Indian subcontinent.

How to Memorize "ramayana"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scenes from the Ramayana, such as Rama's exile, his encounter with Hanuman, and his battle with Ravana.
   - Visualize the characters, such as Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and Ravana, and their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the characters and their stories with people and events you know.
   - Think of the Ramayana as a story of love, loyalty, and devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-A-M-A-Y-A-N-A to remember the names of the main characters: Rama, Ahalya, Monkey God Hanuman, Yuddhakandha, Avatar of Vishnu, and Nala.

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