“Hearing this, Parvati, Lakshmi and the wives of the demigods became very happy. After disguising themselves as ordinary women, they went to the mandapa.” (Janaki Mangala, 131) umā ramādika suratiya suni pramudita bhaī | kapaṭa nāri bara beṣa biraca manḍama… Read More ›
“In the queen’s palace they are decorating for the auspicious occasion. With voices like cuckoos, they are singing and joking.” (Janaki Mangala, 130) sajahiṃ sumangala sāja rahasa ranivāsahi | gāna karahiṃ pikabaini sahita parihāsahi || Download this episode (right click… Read More ›
“In the three worlds, nothing could compare to the two. Dasharatha was equal to Janaka and Janaka equal to Dasharatha.” (Janaki Mangala, 129) tīni loka avalokahiṃ nahiṃ upamā kou | dasaratha janaka samāna janaka dasaratha dou || Download this episode… Read More ›
“It is known that He is a knower of religious principles and very much affectionate towards the surrendered souls. Thus you should make a friendship with Him, if you desire to continue living.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana,… Read More ›
“It is known that He is a knower of religious principles and very much affectionate towards the surrendered souls. Thus you should make a friendship with Him, if you desire to continue living.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana,… Read More ›
“It is known that He is a knower of religious principles and very much affectionate towards the surrendered souls. Thus you should make a friendship with Him, if you desire to continue living.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana,… Read More ›
“It is appropriate for you to make friends with Rama, that best among men, if you wish to continue in your current state and if you want to avoid a ghastly slaying.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara… Read More ›
“Very well then, Ravana, unite me, who am distressed, with Rama, as a female elephant gains the company of a great elephant in the forest.” (Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.18-19) sādhu rāvaṇa rāmeṇa māṃ samānaya duḥkhitām || vane… Read More ›
“I am the appropriate wife for Him, the lord of the earth, just as education is appropriate for those who are knowers of the self and absorbed in their vows.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.17-18)… Read More ›
“In the three worlds, nothing could compare to the two. Dasharatha was equal to Janaka and Janaka equal to Dasharatha.” (Janaki Mangala, 129) tīni loka avalokahiṃ nahiṃ upamā kou | dasaratha janaka samāna janaka dasaratha dou || Download this episode… Read More ›