#manthara

Manthara had a pet cat. This cat disliked Rama. Thus Manthara plotted to have Rama disowned.

Kaikeyi had a pet cat. It loved Rama. When it died she lost it and went along with Manthara's plot to have Rama disowned.

Sita wanted a pet cat. She said as much to Rama. Rama went to get her one, but it escaped his affectionate arms and ate a plastic cap and bit ten members of the royal family.

She is introduced as the reincarnation of a gandharva woman called Dundubhi. She is sent to earth by Brahma for the sole purpose of wreaking as much havoc as possible in Rama's life.

A buried treasure, a sudden change in behaviour, and a discussion on dignity.

This section of Hitopadesha explores what happens when wealth disappears and how people respond to loss. The article examines Hiranyaka, Lilavati, Chandandas and Manthara while also comparing portions of the text with Panchatantra.

Putrakameshti Yajna at Ayodhya

King Dashratha invites Rishyashringi King Dasharatha accidentally Killed Shravana Kumara with the Shabda-Bhedi arrow. His heart was heavy and therefore he wanted to rid himself of this son which was unforgivable. So, he consulted Sage Vashishtha regarding the sin. Sage Vashishtha advised King Dasharatha to perform Putra Kameshti Yajna. The Sage believed that this will be atonement for the…

Pastimes of Manthara and Sri Rama

The Azhvars were most elevated devotees of Sri Vishnu. In one of Nam-Azhvar’s Paushurams (Poetic descriptions), he describes the character of Manthara. Description of Manthara’s Physical Appearance | Ramayana-22 He says: “She has tied her hair tightly and has wrapped flowers around it. Bumble bees hum around these unique flowers which keep releasing honey and fragrance. Thus, is the hair-do of…