Ramayanapage 3
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Terrible battles followed and at one time Lakshman was mortally wounded. Only a herb from a special mountain in India could save him. Hanuman could fly through the sky and quickly left for the herb. When he arrived at the mountain he was not sure which herb was required. Just to be sure Hanuman lifted up the whole mountain an flew it back to Lanka to save Lakshman. This image of Hanuman carrying the mountain is very popular and depicts the extent of his service and devotion to Rama. |
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After many terrific battles Rama finally did that which most thought impossible. He fulfilled one of the greatest missions of his birth and that was to kill Ravana. He was finally united with his pure and devout wife Sita. At this time the fourteen years banishment was coming to an end. It was time to return to his beloved home Ayodya. All there loved him and were anxious for his return. |
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Divali is celebrated as the day Rama returned to Ayodya. To this day devotees put out lamps in the evening to help Rama find his way back home. |
