Ramayana: Divine Loophole

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What does the word 'divine' mean?

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The characteristic of a god or gods.

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How did Rama's journey begin?

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His stepmother, Kaikeyi banished him to the forest for 14 years.

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From which country does the Ramayana: Divine Loophole originate?

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India.

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What is the principle of karma?

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The principle that a person's actions affect and determine his/her future fate.

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What is the loophole in Ravana's wish?

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He can't be defeated by gods or demons, but he can be defeated by humans and animals.

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What is an epic?

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A long narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture.

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Who is Rama in the Ramayana?

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Rama is the main protagonist and an incarnation of the god Vishnu.

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What role does Vishnu play in the Ramayana?

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Vishnu is the preserver god who incarnates as Rama to restore dharma.

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What is dharma in the context of the Ramayana?

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Dharma refers to the moral and ethical duties and responsibilities of an individual.

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Who is Ravana?

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Ravana is the main antagonist in the Ramayana, a powerful demon king who abducts Sita.