Valmiki Ramayana (two Volumes)
author: Gita Press
edition: 2014, Gita Press, Gorakhpur
pages: 1971
ISBN-10: 8129300303
ISBN-13: 9788129300300
Topic: Ramayana
Ayodhyakanda, chapter 16
This page describes chapter 16 of the Ayodhyakanda (Sanskrit: Ayodhyākāṇḍa) located on page 255 of volume 1 in Valmiki’s Ramayana published by Gita Press. The Ramayana captures the story of Rama as he chases and battles king Ravana who captured Sita and transported her to Lanka. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
Summary of contents: Seeking the presence of Shri Rama, Sumantra communicates to him the emperor’s command asking Sumantra to bring Rama with him, and departs. Mounting his gold chariot and accompanied by Lakshmana, who holds an umbrella over the former’s head and waves a pair of chowries in order to fan him, and followed by a number of elephants and horses. Shri Rama drives in state to see Dasharatha. listening en route to his own glory sung by jubilant men and women
Original transliteration of Sanskrit words using IAST:
Shri or Sri: Śrī
Rama: Rāma
Lakshmana or Laksmana: Lakṣmaṇa
Dasharatha or Dasaratha: Daśaratha
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Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
Shri Rama and Lakshmana also swiftly ascended the chariot enriched with gold and weapons. Having regard to the period of exile, King Dasaratha had bestowed on his daughter-in-law, robes and jewels and ordered arms and mantra-charged weapons, armour and shields to be placed on the chariot. Seeing that all were mounted, Sumantra set the chariot in motion guiding the horses swift as the wind....
Read full contents: Chapter 40 - All Ayodhya is distressed to see Shri Rama’s chariot depart
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics [by Saranya P.S]
When Rama saw the bird lying in this state, he suddenly thought he must be a monster who has caught and eaten Sita and is now rolling on the ground. Thus he misunderstood the wounded bird. He was going to send an arrow to kill it. But the dying bird recognized Rama and Lakshmana. Rolling in pain he told them, “The person you are looking for and my life are taken away by Ravana. I happened to see Ravana abducting Sita devi. I tried to save her. I fought with Ravana. But he cut off my wings....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.2 - The story of Jatayu (Bird characters, part 2)
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Then the yajnic horse, accompanied by the army, was let loose to travel all over the country. Accompanied by cavalry, the elephant division, infantry and the chariot-force the horse went about the various kingdoms. The army, on its way back to Ayodhya with presents collected from many kingdoms, encamped for rest near Valmiki s ashrama when Kusha and Lava tied the yajnic horse, which was strolling there unfettered....
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