Across
- 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.
- 8. S, The massive, divine bow of Lord Shiva that Rama lifted and snapped in Mithila to prove his worthiness to marry Sita.
- 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.
- 12. P, A term used to describe Sita’s unwavering devotion and fidelity to her husband, Rama, which served as her greatest spiritual strength.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 1. M, The hunchbacked maid of Queen Kaikeyi whose malicious manipulation triggered the events leading to Rama's 14-year exile.
- 2. S, The youngest of the four brothers, known as the "Destroyer of Enemies," who remained loyal to Bharata during Rama's absence.
- 3. K, The ancient Indian kingdom with Ayodhya as its capital, ruled by the Raghu dynasty (the Ikshvaku clan).
- 4. A, The beautiful grove of Ashoka trees in Lanka where Sita was kept captive and where she first met Hanuman.
- 5. A, The youngest son of Ravana who was killed by Hanuman during the latter’s reconnaissance mission in the city of Lanka.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 16. I, Also known as Meghanada, Ravana’s eldest son who possessed advanced celestial weapons and once captured Indra, the King of Gods.
