Traditional Tales

After Rama was crowned King of Ayodhya, the kingdom was flourishing. While Sita was pregnant, Rama learned that some of his people questioned her chastity because she had been imprisoned by Ravana for a long time. Rama decided that he must send Sita away to dispel the doubts of his people. Sita wandered the forest alone until she was found by a group of young sages being trained by their Guru, Valmiki. Valmiki welcomed Sita into the Ashram community, never revealing her identity to the others.  Read the blog: Rama Avatar, Part 8 | YogaMysticism.Today

Rama, Nala and the monkey army complete the bridge across the sea connecting to Lankapuri. Ravana attempts to trick Sita into marrying him. Ravana refuses to make peace and a series of battles ensue. Because of his uncontrolled anger, Ravana is finally defeated in battle. Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman return to Ayodhya, after 14 years in exile. Rama is crowned King and because of his righteousness, a golden age follows, known as Rama Rajya.  Read the blog: Rama Avatar, part 7 | YogaMysticism.Today

Sita has been kidnapped by Ravana. Hanuman helps Rama to search for Sita and travels to the island city of Lankapuri. He finds Sita and returns to Rama with proof that he has truly found Sita. Together Rama and Hanuman devise a plan to rescue Sita. Ravana’s grandfather urges Ravana to release Sita and make peace with Rama, but Ravana is undeterred and readies his troops for battle.   Read the blog: Rama Avatar, Part 6 | YogaMysticism.Today

Sita had been kidnapped.  Searching for her, Rama and Lakshmana came across a great monkey, Hanuman.  Hanuman tells the story about Sugreeva who was in a similar predicament, being in exile in the forest.  Rama helps Hanuman rescue Sugreeva and his wife, Ruma.  Hanuman is deeply devoted to Rama and at the end of this story, made a colossal leap across the sea to Lankapuri to rescue Sita.  Read the blog: Rama Avatar, part 5 | YogaMysticism.Today

Rama continues his exile, along with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana. He meets Shurpanaka, a rakshasi (female demon) who wants Rama to marry her. Rama refuses so she convinces her brother Ravana to kidnap Sita. Following a path left by Sita’s jewels, Rama and Lakshmana pursue Ravana, traveling south, toward Mount Mathanga. There they meet the Monkey-God, Hanuman. Read the blog: Rama Avatar, part 4 | YogaMysticism.Today

Now Rama and his three brothers return to their home in Ayodhya, along with their new brides. After a few years, their father, King Dasaratha decides to name Rama as his successor in a special ceremony. But Kaikeyi, the mother of Rama’s brother, Bharata, has other plans. She convinces the King to send Rama into exile. Find out how this story resolves and fulfills a deeper, Divine Purpose.  Read the blog: Rama Avatar, part 3 | YogaMysticism.Today