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  2. Rama - Wikipedia

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    Rama-chandra, as the seventh avatar of Vishnu and of the ancient Ramayana fame. Bala-rama, also called Halayudha, as the elder brother of Krishna both of whom appear in the legends of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The name Rama appears repeatedly in Hindu texts, for many different scholars and kings in mythical stories. [25]

  3. Kāla - Wikipedia

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    At the end of the story, Time, in the form of inevitability or necessity, informs Rama that his reign on Earth is now over. By a trick or dilemma, he forces the death of Lakshmana, and informs Rama that he must return to the realm of the gods. Lakshmana willingly passes away with Rama's blessing and Rama returns to Vaikuntha.

  4. Symbolism of Rama - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  5. Yama - Wikipedia

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    'twin'), also known as Kāla and Dharmarāja, is the Hindu god of death and justice, responsible for the dispensation of law and punishment of sinners in his abode, Naraka. [12] [13] He is often identified with Dharmadeva, the personification of Dharma, though the two deities have different origins and myths. [14]

  6. Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    According to the Jain version, Rama had four chief queens: Maithili, Prabhavati, Ratinibha, and Sridama. Furthermore, Sita takes renunciation as a Jain ascetic after Rama abandons her and is reborn in heaven as Indra. Rama, after Lakshman's death, also renounces his kingdom and becomes a Jain monk.

  7. Chiranjivi - Wikipedia

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    Fated to be an exemplary child who would die at the age of sixteen, his devotion to Shiva rescued him from an early death from Yama, the god of death himself. The deity blessed him with immortality for his ardent faith. [14] Kakabhushundi: A devotee of Rama, he narrates the story of the Ramayana to Garuda in the form of a crow. [15] Jambavan

  8. How ‘Monkey Man’ offers another vision of Hinduism - AOL

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    Whether or not Patel’s decision to omit Rama was intentional, Thrisha Mohan, operations and events manager for the group Hindus for Human Rights, found the deity’s absence striking for another ...

  9. 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]