“After obtaining a king who is engaged in bad conduct and whose mind is not controlled, even opulent states and cities will be destroyed.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.11-12) ākṛtātmānamāsādya rājānamanaye ratam || samṛddhāni vinaśyanti… Read More ›
“Or you do not accept the good words spoken by the wise, as your mind is led towards something false. This will bring the destruction of the Rakshasas.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.10-11) vaco mithyāpraṇītātmā… Read More ›
“Or you do not accept the good words spoken by the wise, as your mind is led towards something false. This will bring the destruction of the Rakshasas.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.10-11) vaco mithyāpraṇītātmā… Read More ›
“First applying turmeric, they are singing of the auspiciousness. They are doing the family rituals, filling the kalasha and applying oil.” (Janaki Mangala, 115) prathama haradi bandana kari mangala gāvahiṃ | kari kula rīti kalasa thapi tulu caḍhāvahiṃ || Download… Read More ›
“They prayed to Ganesha and Parvati for Sita and Rama. The king, the relatives and the people of the town were all happy.” (Janaki Mangala, 114) sīya rama hita pūjahiṃ gauri ganesahi | parijana purajana sahita pramoda naresahi || Download… Read More ›
“The king asked the qualified people to erect a mandapa. The married ladies sang songs and auspicious music played.” (Janaki Mangala, 113) guni gana boli kaheu nṛpa mānḍava chāvana | gāvahiṃ gīta suāsini bāja badhāvana || Download this episode (right… Read More ›
“Worshiping Vishvamitra, explaining things and getting his permission, the king became happy. Then the tilaka and wedding details were written on a decorated scroll and given to the family guru for being sent to Ayodhya.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 14.2) kausikahi… Read More ›
“Worshiping Vishvamitra, explaining things and getting his permission, the king became happy. Then the tilaka and wedding details were written on a decorated scroll and given to the family guru for being sent to Ayodhya.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 14.2) kausikahi… Read More ›
“Rama went towards the guru, and the king, queen, men and women all filled with bliss, like thirsty male and female elephants entering a cool ocean of nectar.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 14.1) gae rāma gurū pahiṃ rāu rānī nāri-nara ānanda… Read More ›
“Rama went towards the guru, and the king, queen, men and women all filled with bliss, like thirsty male and female elephants entering a cool ocean of nectar.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 14.1) gae rāma gurū pahiṃ rāu rānī nāri-nara ānanda… Read More ›