Ramayana Week 2

Let's dive into a fun historical puzzle! Can you match these legendary mothers to their famous children?

• 1 - b

  2 - a & c

  3 - d

• 1 - d

  2 - a & b

  3 - c

• 1 - d

  2 - c

  3 - a & b

Who performed the name giving ceremony and other rites of passage for the four brothers?

• Sage Visvamitra

• Sage Vasistha

• Sage Agastya

• Sage Valmiki

Guess who! I'm a wise sage who asked for Rama's help to defeat some troublesome rakshasas who were disrupting my sacrifices. Who am I?

• Sage Agastya

• Sage Vasistha

• Sage Visvamitra

• Sage Durvasa

Can you recall the names of the two rivers that the princes and sage Visvamitra crossed on the way to his ashram?

• Saraswati

• Sarayu

• Ganges

• Godavari

What were the two special mantras taught by sage Visvamitra to Rama and Lakshmana?

Answer explanation

Bala and Atibala, mantras that would free them from fever and fatigue, hunger and thirst.

Let's dive into a challenge! Can you identify all the true statements about Tataka? Choose wisely:

• Rakshasi

• She was born a Yaksha but was cursed by Durvasa muni

• She was born a Yaksha but was cursed by Agastya muni

• mother of Subahu

• mother of Maricha

Rama invoked a celestial weapon called ______ which flung Maricha to a distance of ___ miles.

Sage Visvamitra told Rama and Lakshmana about the magnificent bow belonging to King ______ of _______.

King Janaka's daughter's name was ____.

Write a brief description of the wonderful qualities of Rama and His brothers.

Answer explanation

Of all the brothers, Rama was especially glorious. His attractive body had the hue of a celestial emerald. Rama was devoted to his father’s service. He quickly mastered the arts of archery, horseback, and elephant riding. The princes were tigers among men yet they were modest, wise, far-sighted, and glorious in every way. They soon became well versed in all aspects of kingship.