Psn ramayana2

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  1. 6. A, Literally meaning the "First Poem," a title given to the Ramayana as it is the first formal poem composed in the Sanskrit language.
  2. 8. S, The massive, divine bow of Lord Shiva that Rama lifted and snapped in Mithila to prove his worthiness to marry Sita.
  3. 11. A, The wife of Sage Gautama who was turned to stone by a curse and was liberated (Moksha) when the dust from Rama’s feet touched her.
  4. 12. P, A term used to describe Sita’s unwavering devotion and fidelity to her husband, Rama, which served as her greatest spiritual strength.
  5. 14. S, The elder brother of Jatayu; though his wings were burnt, he used his divine vision to inform the Vanaras that Sita was in Lanka.
  6. 17. V, The great sage who took young Rama and Lakshmana on a journey to kill demons like Tataka and taught them many divine "Astras" (weapons).
  7. 18. S, An elderly ascetic woman and devotee who waited her whole life to meet Rama; she is famous for tasting the berries first to ensure they were sweet for him.
  8. 19. D, A powerful buffalo demon whose carcass was flung miles away by Vali, leading to the curse that prevented Vali from entering Rishyamukha mountain.
  9. 20. R, The mountain where Sugriva and Hanuman lived in hiding from Vali, as Vali could not step on this ground due to a sage's curse.
Down
  1. 1. M, The hunchbacked maid of Queen Kaikeyi whose malicious manipulation triggered the events leading to Rama's 14-year exile.
  2. 2. S, The youngest of the four brothers, known as the "Destroyer of Enemies," who remained loyal to Bharata during Rama's absence.
  3. 3. K, The ancient Indian kingdom with Ayodhya as its capital, ruled by the Raghu dynasty (the Ikshvaku clan).
  4. 4. A, The beautiful grove of Ashoka trees in Lanka where Sita was kept captive and where she first met Hanuman.
  5. 5. A, The youngest son of Ravana who was killed by Hanuman during the latter’s reconnaissance mission in the city of Lanka.
  6. 7. S, The sister of Ravana whose attempt to seduce Rama and subsequent attack on Sita led Lakshmana to cut off her nose, sparking the war.
  7. 9. A, The son of Vali and nephew of Sugriva; he served as a powerful commander in the Vanara army and a brave envoy to Ravana’s court.
  8. 10. J, The King of Mithila and father of Sita, known as a "Rajarishi" for his ability to be a king and a detached sage simultaneously.
  9. 13. M, The kingdom ruled by King Janaka, famous as the place where Rama broke the heavy bow of Lord Shiva to win Sita’s hand in marriage.
  10. 15. K, A celestial being cursed to be a headless forest monster; Rama and Lakshmana liberated him, and in return, he guided them toward Sugriva.
  11. 16. I, Also known as Meghanada, Ravana’s eldest son who possessed advanced celestial weapons and once captured Indra, the King of Gods.