Valmiki Ramayana (two Volumes)
author: Gita Press
edition: 2014, Gita Press, Gorakhpur
pages: 1971
ISBN-10: 8129300303
ISBN-13: 9788129300300
Topic: Ramayana
Uttarakanda, chapter 26
This page describes chapter 26 of the Uttarakanda (Sanskrit: Uttarakāṇḍa) located on page 765 of volume 2 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: Ravana violates the celestial nymph Rambha and receives a terrible curse from Nalakubara
Original transliteration of Sanskrit words using IAST:
Ravana: Rāvaṇa
Rambha: Rambhā
Nalakubara: Nalakūbara
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Uttarakanda, chapter 26” according to 251 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
“Meanwhile, Rambha, loveliest of nymphs adorned with celestial ornaments, was on her way to a sacred festival and her face was like unto the full moon, her limbs smeared with sandalpaste, her hair sown with Mandara flowers, and she was garlanded with celestial blooms. Her eyes were beautiful, her waist high, adorned with a jewelled belt, and her hips were shapely, the gift of love as it were....
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - Nalakuvara curses Ravana
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Before dawn Rambha, who had become like the lake of lotus trodden by a mad elephant, went to Nalakubara and told him everything. Nalakubara became very angry and cursed Ravana. "You, who have become blind with lust, shall not touch a woman who does not reciprocate your love. If you do so your head will be split into seven pieces." It was because of this curse that Ravana did not touch Sita though she was kept in his harem....
Read full contents: Story of Nalakubara
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
The groups of celestial damsels too became distressed due to the scorching fire of her grief. 10-18. “Just as a lotus pond in deep sleep (i.e., before blossoming) does not shine when the sky is overcast with clouds, so also Rambha (as if) destroyed by the curse does not shine at all.” Rambha surrounded by her friends, O lady of excellent countenance, was seen by the celestial sage Narada....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - Apsareshvara (apsara-ishvara-linga)
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