Valmiki Ramayana (two Volumes)
author: Gita Press
edition: 2014, Gita Press, Gorakhpur
pages: 1971
ISBN-10: 8129300303
ISBN-13: 9788129300300
Topic: Ramayana
Aranyakanda, chapter 12
This page describes chapter 12 of the Aranyakanda (Sanskrit: Araṇyakāṇḍa) located on page 582 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: Rama and others enter the hermitage of Agastya, enjoy his hospitality and receive divine missiles and weapons
Original transliteration of Sanskrit words using IAST:
Rama: Rāma
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Aranyakanda, chapter 12” according to 263 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
He was defeated by the Mlecchas and others sent forth by Kamadhenu. Then the king propitiated Mahadeva and secured many missiles from him. He went to the hermitage of Vasishtha (again) and discharged all the missiles and miraculous weapons as well as the Brahma missile. By the power of his penance, Vasishtha, son of Brahma, struck down all those miraculous weapons with a single Brahmadanda (divine rod of Brahma). Vishvamitra who was defeated became extremely ashamed....
Read full contents: Chapter 39 - The Glory of Kapitirtha: Rambha and Ghritaci Liberated from their Curse
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Chapter 5 describes how his subjects behaved righteously. In chapter 6 Rama asks Agastya as to who Ravana was, and how he became so valourous. Agastya in the next (i.e. 7th) chapter tells Rama how he is an incarnation of Vishnu, and how he has made the world happy by killing Ravana. In chapter 8 Rama asks Agastya for an expiation as he has committed the sin of killing a brahmana like Ravana. Agastya recommends the performance of an Ashvamedha sacrifice....
Read full contents: Introduction to Padma Purana
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
Agastya s boon to Rama, Kunti receiving a boon from Durvasas, Krishna receiving boon from Durvasas, Naciketas receiving a boon (Kathopanishad) etc. are some such. 1. Agastya s boon to Rama Rama went to visit the hermitage of Sutikshna, who was the student of Agastya. Then Sutikshna received them by giving arghya and padya with full devotion. They stayed that night there. In the next morning, Rama went to the hermitage of Agastya along with Sita, Lakshmana and Sutikshna....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Virtues of Atithi-saparya
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