Ramayana Week 7 (Ch 14 & 15)

True or False. King Dasaratha's funeral was performed immediately after his death.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

After Dasaratha’s demise, since none of his sons were present, his funeral could not be performed immediately. The funeral could be performed only after Bharata's return from Kekaya. In order to preserve the body until Bharata arrived, it was immersed in a vat of fragrant oil.

King Dasaratha's funeral was conducted on the banks of river:

• Ganga

• Yamuna

• Sarayu

• Godavari

What happened on the 12th day of after King Dasaratha's cremation?

• His final rites were performed

• His ashes were collected from the cremation ground

• Charity was given to brahmanas on his behalf

What was Bharata's reaction when asked to become the King?

• He agreed

• He refused

True or False. Bharata and Shatrughna went alone to bring Rama, Sita & Lakshmana back to Ayodhya.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Bharata & Shatrughna set off from Ayodhya with a grand contingent6. Dasaratha’s three queens, priests, counsellors, thousands of soldiers, elephants, and chariots were part of the entourage6 that sought to bring Rama back.

What is the meaning of entourage?

• Group of people accompanying an important person

• To fill a person with wonder and delight

• Place of residence

• The quality of being religious

What is the meaning of piety?

• Group of people accompanying an important person

• To fill a person with wonder and delight

• Place of residence

• The quality of being religious

Guha lived in __________.

Who doubted Bharata's intention to seek out Lord Rama?

(mark all the correct answers)

• Guha

• Sumantra

• Lakshmana

• Sita

Why did Guha and Lakshmana initially doubt Bharata's intention to seek out Lord Rama?

Answer explanation

They thought that he may be trying to harm Rama in order to secure his position as the undisputed king of Kosala.