Title: What is the Ramayana? - Beliefnet
Headings: What is the Ramayana?
What is the Ramayana?
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Content: Rama is the main protagonist of the tale. He is the eldest and favorite son of Dasharatha. He is portrayed as the epitome of virtue because of his banishment to exile and adventure to prevail. Rama kills the evil demon Ravana, who kidnapped his wife Sita, and later returns to Ayodhya to claim his ruling. Sita is another protagonist. She is a daughter of Mother Earth, adopted by King Janaka, and Rama's wife. Rama ventured to Mithila and received a chance to marry her by breaking the Shiv Dhanush while trying to tie a knot to it in a competition. The event was organized by King Janaka of Mithila in Dhanusa. The competition was put together in order to find the most suitable husband for Sita. Princes from different states competed to win her.