Ramaya

na
Valmiki
It is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the life
of Prince Rama, his loyalty to Dharma, his
love for his wife Sita, and the battle against the
demon king Ravana. It is not just a story, but
also an educational text teaching the ideals of
duty, righteousness, and devotion.
 Main
Characters
- Rama: The protagonist of the epic,
Rama is the eldest son of King
Dasharatha of Ayodhya and an avatar
(incarnation) of the god Vishnu. He is
the epitome of virtue and the ideal king.
- Sita: Rama's devoted wife and the
daughter of the earth goddess, Bhumi.
Sita is known for her loyalty and purity.
- Lakshmana: Rama's younger brother,
known for his unwavering loyalty to
Rama and Sita. He accompanies them
during their exile.
- Hanuman: A devout follower of Rama
and a central character in the epic.
Hanuman is a vanara (monkey god)
known for his strength, courage,
wisdom, and devotion to Rama.
- Ravana: The main antagonist, Ravana
is the ten-headed king of Lanka who
abducts Sita, leading to the epic battle
between him and Rama.
- Dasharatha: The king of Ayodhya and
father of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata,
and Shatrughna.
- Bharata: Rama's younger brother who
rules Ayodhya in Rama's absence,
always keeping Rama's sandals on the
throne as a symbol of Rama's authority.
- Shatrughna: The youngest brother of
Rama and the slayer of Lavanasura,
Ravana's nephew.
Summary
The Ramayana begins with sage
Valmiki asking Narada Muni to name
the ideal man on Earth. Narada tells
him about Rama, the prince of
Ayodhya.
Rama wins the hand of Princess Sita in
a swayamvara (a ceremony where a
princess chooses her husband from a
group of suitors) by stringing a mighty
bow.
Later, due to palace intrigue, Rama is
exiled for 14 years by his stepmother
Kaikeyi, who wishes her son Bharata to
become king. Sita and Lakshmana join
Rama in his exile.
While in the forest, Sita is abducted by
Ravana, who desires her. Rama and
Lakshmana undertake a quest to rescue
her, forming alliances with various
forest dwellers, including Hanuman and
the vanara (monkey) army.
Hanuman leaps across the ocean to
Lanka, confirms Sita's presence, and
delivers Rama's message. He then sets
Lanka on fire with his tail after Ravana
sets it ablaze as punishment for his
defiance.
The epic culminates in a massive battle
in Lanka, where Rama, with the help of
Hanuman and the vanara army, defeats
Ravana and rescues Sita.
Before accepting her back, Rama asks
Sita to prove her chastity, which she
does by undergoing a trial by fire. Sita
emerges unscathed, proving her purity.
The couple returns to Ayodhya, where
Rama is crowned king, marking the
beginning of Ramarajya, a period of
peace and prosperity.
However, doubts about Sita's chastity
arise among the populace, and Rama,
prioritizing his duty as king to uphold
public sentiment, sadly sends Sita into
exile in the forest.
The Ramayana teaches values of duty
(dharma), righteousness, loyalty, and
the strength of devotion. It emphasizes
the victory of good over evil and the
importance of adhering to one's
principles, no matter the challenges
faced.
Question
and
Answer
1. Who is the protagonist of the
Ramayana?
A. Sita
B. Ravana
C. Lakshmana
D. Rama
1. Who is the protagonist of the
Ramayana?
A. Sita
B. Ravana
C. Lakshmana
D. Rama (Answer)
2. Which character is known for
their loyalty and purity?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Sita
D. Bharata
2. Which character is known for
their loyalty and purity?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Sita (Answer)
D. Bharata
3. Who is the main antagonist in the
Ramayana?
A. Rama
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Ravana
3. Who is the main antagonist in the
Ramayana?
A. Rama
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Ravana (Answer)
4. What is the relationship between
Rama and Sita?
A. Father and daughter
B. Brother and sister
C. Husband and wife
D. Friends
4. What is the relationship between
Rama and Sita?
A. Father and daughter
B. Brother and sister
C. Husband and wife (Answer) D.
Friends
5. Who is the king of Ayodhya and
the father of Rama?
A. Lakshmana
B. Bharata
C. Dasharatha
D. Shatrughna
5. Who is the king of Ayodhya and
the father of Rama?
A. Lakshmana
B. Bharata
C. Dasharatha (Answer)
D. Shatrughna
6. Who rules Ayodhya in Rama's
absence?
A. Dasharatha
B. Hanuman
C. Bharata
D. Shatrughna
6. Who rules Ayodhya in Rama's
absence?
A. Dasharatha
B. Hanuman
C. Bharata (Answer)
D. Shatrughna
7. Who is the youngest brother of
Rama?
A. Bharata
B. Shatrughna
C. Lakshmana
D. Hanuman
7. Who is the youngest brother of
Rama?
A. Bharata
B. Shatrughna (Answer)
C. Lakshmana
D. Hanuman
8. How long is Rama exiled for?
A. 7 years
B. 10 years
C. 14 years
D. 20 years
8. How long is Rama exiled for?
A. 7 years
B. 10 years
C. 14 years (Answer)
D. 20 years
9. Who abducts Sita in the
Ramayana?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Rama
D. Ravana
9. Who abducts Sita in the
Ramayana?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Rama
D. Ravana (Answer)
10. Who confirms Sita's presence in
Lanka and delivers Rama's
message?
A. Hanuman
B. Sita
C. Ravana
D. Rama
10. Who confirms Sita's presence in
Lanka and delivers Rama's
message?
A. Hanuman (Answer)
B. Sita
C. Ravana
D. Rama
11. How does Hanuman set Lanka
on fire?
A. With his sword
B. With his bow and arrow
C. With his tail
D. With his magic powers
11. How does Hanuman set Lanka
on fire?
A. With his sword
B. With his bow and arrow
C. With his tail (Answer)
D. With his magic powers
12. How does Sita prove her purity?
A. By undergoing a trial by fire
B. By reciting sacred chants
C. By performing a dance
D. By fasting for a week
12. How does Sita prove her purity?
A. By undergoing a trial by fire
(Answer)
B. By reciting sacred chants
C. By performing a dance
D. By fasting for a week
13. What is the outcome of the
massive battle in Lanka?
A. Ravana defeats Rama
B. Rama defeats Ravana
C. Hanuman becomes the king D.
Sita becomes the queen
13. What is the outcome of the
massive battle in Lanka?
A. Ravana defeats Rama
B. Rama defeats Ravana (Answer)
C. Hanuman becomes the king D.
Sita becomes the queen
14. Where do Rama and Sita return
to after the battle?
A. Lanka
B. Ayodhya
C. The forest
D. Ravana's palace
14. Where do Rama and Sita return
to after the battle?
A. Lanka
B. Ayodhya (Answer)
C. The forest
D. Ravana's palace
15. What is the period of peace and
prosperity called in Ayodhya?
A. Ramarajya
B. Sitarajya
C. Hanumanrajya
D. Dasharatharajya
15. What is the period of peace and
prosperity called in Ayodhya?
A. Ramarajya (Answer)
B. Sitarajya
C. Hanumanrajya
D. Dasharatharajya
16. What values does the Ramayana
teach?
A. Love and hate
B. Greed and jealousy
C. Duty, righteousness, loyalty, and
devotion
D. Dishonesty and deceit
16. What values does the Ramayana
teach?
A. Love and hate
B. Greed and jealousy
C. Duty, righteousness, loyalty, and
devotion (Answer)
D. Dishonesty and deceit
17. Who is considered the ideal man
on Earth in the Ramayana?
A. Ravana
B. Sita
C. Hanuman
D. Rama
17. Who is considered the ideal man
on Earth in the Ramayana?
A. Ravana
B. Sita
C. Hanuman
D. Rama (Answer)
18. Who narrates the Ramayana to
sage Valmiki?
A. Ravana
B. Sita
C. Narada Muni
D. Dasharatha
18. Who narrates the Ramayana to
sage Valmiki?
A. Ravana
B. Sita
C. Narada Muni (Answer)
D. Dasharatha
19. How does Rama win Princess Sita's
hand in marriage?
A. By defeating Ravana in battle
B. By performing a great feat of strength
C. By stringing a mighty bow
D. By solving a riddle
19. How does Rama win Princess Sita's
hand in marriage?
A. By defeating Ravana in battle
B. By performing a great feat of strength
C. By stringing a mighty bow (Answer)
D. By solving a riddle
20. Who accompanies Rama during
his exile?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Lakshmana
D. Bharata
20. Who accompanies Rama during
his exile?
A. Hanuman
B. Dasharatha
C. Lakshmana (Answer)
D. Bharata
 21. What is the name of Rama's
younger brother known for his
unwavering loyalty?
A. Dasharatha
B. Bharata
C. Lakshmana
D. Shatrughna
 21. What is the name of Rama's
younger brother known for his
unwavering loyalty?
A. Dasharatha
B. Bharata
C. Lakshmana (Answer)
D. Shatrughna
22. Who desires Sita and abducts
her in the Ramayana? A. Dasharatha
B. Hanuman
C. Rama
D. Ravana
22. Who desires Sita and abducts
her in the Ramayana? A. Dasharatha
B. Hanuman
C. Rama
D. Ravana (Answer)
23. What is the name of the king of
Lanka?
A. Rama
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Ravana
23. What is the name of the king of
Lanka?
A. Rama
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Ravana (Answer)
24. How many heads does Ravana
have?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
24. How many heads does Ravana
have?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10 (Answer)
D. 12
25. What does Rama ask Sita to
prove before accepting her back?
A. Her loyalty
B. Her purity
C. Her bravery
D. Her intelligence
25. What does Rama ask Sita to
prove before accepting her back?
A. Her loyalty
B. Her purity (Answer)
C. Her bravery
D. Her intelligence
26. What happens to Sita after doubts about
her chastity arise?
A. She becomes the queen of Ayodhya
B. She is sent into exile in the forest
C. She is crowned the goddess of love
D. She is forgiven by Rama
26. What happens to Sita after doubts about
her chastity arise?
A. She becomes the queen of Ayodhya
B. She is sent into exile in the forest (Answer)
C. She is crowned the goddess of love
D. She is forgiven by Rama
27. What does the Ramayana emphasize?
A. The victory of evil over good
B. The importance of dishonesty
C. The victory of good over evil
D. The importance of greed
27. What does the Ramayana emphasize?
A. The victory of evil over good
B. The importance of dishonesty
C. The victory of good over evil (Answer)
D. The importance of greed
28. Who is considered the ideal king
in the Ramayana?
A. Ravana
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Rama
28. Who is considered the ideal king
in the Ramayana?
A. Ravana
B. Dasharatha
C. Hanuman
D. Rama (Answer)
29. Which goddess is Sita the
daughter of?
A. Lakshmi
B. Saraswati
C. Parvati
D. Bhumi
29. Which goddess is Sita the
daughter of?
A. Lakshmi
B. Saraswati
C. Parvati
D. Bhumi (Answer)
30. Who is known for their strength,
courage, wisdom, and devotion to
Rama?
A. Dasharatha
B. Bharata
C. Shatrughna
D. Hanuman
30. Who is known for their strength,
courage, wisdom, and devotion to
Rama?
A. Dasharatha
B. Bharata
C. Shatrughna
D. Hanuman (Answer)
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