Doubts and Discussions from the Ramayan - Page 20

Originally posted by: chen2chic

Oh yes, maybe you are right. And also marrying the late husband's younger brother was not a taboo in the southern parts of India then. Thats why I guess even Tara marries Sugriv after Vali's death.

Originally posted by: ananyacool

Its not about North or South nor it was a taboo. Marrying a slain husband's younger brother was an ancient vedic custom , even today in parts of Bihar and Orisa women marry their (late) husband's brother..

Also note that Ahalya, Draupadi and Kunti , who are also Pancha-Kanyas were not from south.

Originally posted by: chen2chic

Yes queen Kaikeyee was the youngest, but I guess since Bharat was elder to Lakshman & Shatrughan, people probably refer to the order of mothers as Kaushalya, Kaikeyee and Sumitra.

Originally posted by: coolpurvi

I got a info abt Mandodari. But cant mention the text. It is said that fire of Ravan's pyre didnt extinguish till Mandodari was alive becoz of her Satitva power. She died as suhagan. Its only after her death the fire of pyre got extinguished. I m not sure whether she remmaried or not

Originally posted by: ananyacool

You're welcome Rajnish . The verse describing 350 queens of King Dasharatha is given below:

ardha sapta shataaH taaH tu pramadaaH taamra locanaaH |
kausalyaam parivaarya atha shanaiH jagmur dhR^ita vrataaH || ayodhya kand chapter 34 verse 13

Encircling Kausalya, three hundred fifty women, steadfast in their vow(of devotion to their husband), with their eyes reddened, went there slowly.

Read chapter 34 for more details

Ananya

I referred to Sarg 34 (verses aren't given, just the sarg is summarized), and here's what it has:

[quote=""]Sarg 34 - Raajaa Vishwaamitra's Story

After sending his daughters with their husband, Raajaa Kushnaabh performed a Putreshti Yagya with the desire of a son. At that time Kushnaabh's father Brahmaa's Maanas Putra Kush said - "You will have a son named Gaadhi who will be religious like you." And he went to Brahm Lok,

After some time Kushnaabh had a son, named Gaadhi. He was very religious and knew justice. Hey Raam, I am the son of same Gaadhi, and I am born in Kaushik dynasty that is why people call me Kaushik too. I had an elder sister named Satyavatee who was married to Rishi Richeek. She always loved her husband very faithfully. Later she went to Swarg with her mortal body and flowed in the form of Kaushikee River on this earth. My sister went to Himaalaya from Swarg to do good of people, that is why I made Himaalaya my home and I live there happily with her. Then I came to this Aashram from there to do this Yagya, and by your grace I got the status of a Siddh. I told you the whole story of this place and mine, now the night has passed a long, so go and get some sleep." So all went to sleep.
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The above section is Vishwamitra narrating his own story to Rama. In fact, by Sarg 17, all 4 brothers were born.

P.S. Where was it written that the 350 wives of Dasharath commited self-immolation, with the exception of the Kaushalya, Sumitra & Kaikeyi?😕

Originally posted by: Chandraketu

Ananya

I referred to Sarg 34 (verses aren't given, just the sarg is summarized), and here's what it has:

The above section is Vishwamitra narrating his own story to Rama. In fact, by Sarg 17, all 4 brothers were born.

P.S. Where was it written that the 350 wives of Dasharath commited self-immolation, with the exception of the Kaushalya, Sumitra & Kaikeyi?😕

Originally posted by: Chandraketu

The above section is Vishwamitra narrating his own story to Rama. In fact, by Sarg 17, all 4 brothers were born.

P.S. Where was it written that the 350 wives of Dasharath commited self-immolation, with the exception of the Kaushalya, Sumitra & Kaikeyi?😕