Lord Rama
Why Did Lord Rama Kill Shambuka?
One of the most controversial questions about Lord Rama is “Why did Lord Rama kill Shambuka?” There are many speculations about it that range from the authenticity of the Uttara Kanda to the specific reason behind the slaying of Shambuka. This article tries to find an answer to this question. This story is mentioned in the Ramayana, Uttara Kanda, Book 7, Chapters 73-76. The Authenticity of Uttara Kanda: Some scholars believe that Uttara Kanda is not written by Sage Valmiki but is an interpolation, but there is a problem with this assumption. The stories in the Uttara Kanda are found…
The Story of Lord Rama’s Sister Shanta
The story of Lord Rama’s sister Shanta is in the Valmiki Ramayana Bala Kanda Sarga 9-18 and Vishnu Purana, 4th Amsha, 18th Adhyaya. Many Hindus are unaware of the fact that Lord Rama had an elder sister also. It could be mainly because there are no dramatic events surrounding her. The Story of Lord Rama’s Sister Shanta: Shanta was the first child born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. After her, they had no kids. Dasharatha Gives Shanta to his Friend in Adoption: One day, Romapada, the classmate and great friend of Dasharatha, who was the king of Anga Desha,…