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  2. Brahmastra - Wikipedia

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    Arjuna, out of nobility, did so; Ashwatthama, however, out of anger, refused to recall the astra and rather directed it to Uttarā's womb to kill the unborn Parikshit in an attempt to produce some level of damage to his opponents, but Krishna intervened and saved the child. Ashwatthama was made to surrender the gem on his forehead and cursed by ...

  3. Exile of Rama - Wikipedia

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    The exile of Rama is an event featured in the Ramayana, [1] [2] [a] and is an important period in the life of Rama. In the epic, Rama is exiled by his father, Dasharatha , under the urging of his step-mother Kaikeyi , accompanied by his wife Sita and half-brother Lakshmana for 14 years. [ 3 ]

  4. Hindu mythological wars - Wikipedia

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    Rama: He was 7th Avatar of Lord Vishnu. Rama was an extremely powerful warrior and had knowledge of usage of many celestial astras. Rama single-handedly slayed the 14,000 demon hordes of Khara (in one hour, in the Ramayana), the demons Maricha and Subahu, Ravana's chief commander Prahasta and is responsible for the ultimate killing of Ravana ...

  5. Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    On being asked to prove his devotion to Rama, Hanuman tears his chest open and to everyone's surprise, there is an image of Rama and Sita inside his chest. Rama rules Ayodhya and the reign is called Rama-Rajya (a place where the common folk are happy, fulfilled, and satisfied). Then Valmiki trained Lava and Kusha in archery and succeeded to the ...

  6. Rama - Wikipedia

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    The Rama Tapaniya Upanishad, emphasis is on the Rama mantra Rama Ramaya namaha. It presents him as equivalent to the Atman (soul, self) and the Brahman (Ultimate Reality). [ 143 ] [ 142 ] Tarasara Upanishad describes Rama as Paramatman, Narayana and supreme Purusha (cosmic man), [ 144 ] the ancient Purushottama , the eternal, the liberated, the ...

  7. Adbhuta Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    Brahma restored Rama's consciousness, but as he regained awareness, he was frightened of Sita's horrific form. Brahma explained to Rama that she had taken this form to highlight the fact that everything he does—the creation and destruction of the universe, and all other activities can only be accomplished in association with her, with shakti ...

  8. List of mythological objects - Wikipedia

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    Brahmashirsha Astra, It is thought that the Brahmashirsha Astra is the evolution of the Brahmastra, and 4 times stronger than Brahmastra. The weapon manifests with the four heads of Lord Brahma as its tip. When it strikes an area it will cause complete destruction and nothing will grow, not even a blade of grass, for the next 12 years.

  9. Symbolism of Rama - Wikipedia

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    The Hindu figure of Rama is often presented as an ideal man, representing the epitome of righteousness, compassion, duty, sacrifice, and leadership, making him an enduring symbol of ethical and moral conduct. [1] Rama's adherence to righteousness, or dharma, is a central aspect of his symbolism as an