॥ श्री राम ॥
Understand the terms and names of the epic at a glance.
Understand the Terms
The capital of the Kosala kingdom, Rama's birthplace — "that which cannot be conquered."
The forest-dwelling allies of Rama, led by Hanuman and Sugriva.
The golden island city of Ravana, built by Vishwakarma and recovered by Kubera.
The celestial flying chariot of Ravana, carried by the will of its owner.
The bridge built across the sea by the Vanara army — Rama's Bridge (Adam's Bridge).
Sita's test of fire to prove her purity, upheld under divine witness.
The ideal kingdom of Rama — a state of perfect justice, harmony and prosperity.
The twin sons of Sita, raised by Valmiki, who would complete the legacy of the Ramayan.
Righteousness, duty and cosmic order — the guiding principle of all beings in the epic.
The royal sacrifice performed by Dasharatha through which the four princes were born.
The ceremony where a princess chooses her husband — Sita's swayamvar decided by Shiva's bow.
The life-restoring herb fetched by Hanuman to revive Lakshmana during the war of Lanka.