Encyclopedia - Sita: Encyclopedia - Sita
SITA (originally an acronym for "Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques") is a multinational information technol...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Sita (-devi)
Sita (-devi) The eternal consort of Lord Ramachandra. She appeared as the daughter of King Janaka of Videha.   (See also: Sita...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Sita
Sita: Sita - the wife of Rama   (See also: Sita , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Article - Vairagis: Hindu Sects And Cults - Vairagis
Vairagis: A Vairagi is one who is devoid of passion. Vairagis are Vaishnavas. They worship Lord Rama, Sita and Hanuman. They read the Ram...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia - Hanuman
In Hinduism, Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान, hanumāna) is a vanara who aided Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) in rescuing his wife, Sit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sita Devi: Encyclopedia - Sita Devi
Sita (Sanskrit सीता Sītā) is the wife of Rama, the Seventh Avatara of Vishnu, and is esteemed an examplar of womanly and wifely...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia - Rama
Rāma or Rama (rāma in IAST, राम (or Sri Rama: श्रीराम) in Devanagari) is the Seventh Avatara of Vishnu. His full na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhumidevi: Encyclopedia - Bhumidevi
In Hinduism, Bhumidevi, who may also be called Bhumi, is the goddess of the earth. She had a son, Naraka, by the asura Hiranyaksa. She is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Panchavati: Encyclopedia - Panchavati
Panchavati is a place in India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit pañca five vata Banyan Tree. The area of five Banyan trees is situ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parnasala: Encyclopedia - Parnasala
Is situated in India. It is the most attractive tourist spot backed by mythological heritage. It is also said the "Lord Sri Rama " spent ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahakala: Encyclopedia - Mahakala
Mahakala (a bahuvrihi of Sanskrit maha "great" and kāla "black") is a Dharmapala ("protector of dharma") in Vajrayana (Tibetan and Japan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janaka: Encyclopedia - Janaka
In Ancient India, Janaka (also known as King Janak) was the king of Mithila Kingdom. He was born circa 3000 B.C. in modern-day Janakpur, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maricha: Encyclopedia - Maricha
In Hindu mythology, Maricha was a demon who played a very important part in twisting the tale of Ramayana. He was thrown into a remote is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kusha: Encyclopedia - Kusha
Kusha (also spelt Kush and Kusa) has more than one meaning:- Kusha and his twin brother Lava are the children of the Hindu God Rama and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedavati: Encyclopedia - Vedavati
In Hindu mythology, Vedavati is speculated to have been the spirit of Sita Devi, the wife of Rama in the epic Ramayana. Vedavati - Early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sugriva: Encyclopedia - Sugriva
In Hinduism, Sugriva was the younger brother of Vali. He was unjustly thrown out of the kingdom because of a misunderstanding by his elde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue Book Racing: Encyclopedia - Blue Book Racing
The Blue Book is a publication of The Jockey Club (U.S.) which lists the highest standard of thoroughbred horseraces in the world, which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computer Network: Encyclopedia - Computer Network
A computer network is a system for communication between computers. These networks may be fixed (cabled, permanent) or temporary (as via ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xs: Encyclopedia - Xs
The two-letter combination XS can stand for one of the following, depending on context: Codes: XS is the IATA airline code for SITA Gen...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sita (seetha)
sita: sita (seetha). Furrow.   (See also: sita , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Sita
sita: the wife of rama in the hindu epic the ramayana and an avatar of the goddess lakshmi   (See also: sita , Hinduism, Hind...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sai Baba Dictionary On Sita
Sita: Sita: I am Sita, which means, cool, the cool Moonlight! Wife of Rama (RRV-12), Sita - Goddess Mahalakshmi Herself (RRV-17a). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sanskrit Dictionary On Sita
Sita: The consort of Rama. Her life is described in Ramayana.   (See also: Sita , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Sita
Sita: consort of Rama   (See also: Sita , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sita (seethaa)
Sita: Sita (Seethaa). Wife of Rama; brought up by King Janaka who found her in a box in the earth. Also, a tributary of the Ganga, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sita
Sita (Sanskrit) A furrow; Rama's wife, so named because she is fabled to have sprung from a furrow made by King Janaka while plowing t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Hanuman In The Ramayana War
Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana epic, focusses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman. While in exile, Rama enlisted the help ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sita: Sai Baba Dictionary On Sita
Sita: Sita: Wife of Rama; She plays a very important role in the Ramayana: She was kidnapped by the demon Ravana. Also called Janak...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sita Devi: Encyclopedia Ii - Sita Devi - Significance
The actions, reactions and instincts manifested by Sita at every juncture in a long and arduous life are deemed exemplary; her story is o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sita Devi: Encyclopedia Ii - Sita Devi - Legend
Sita is one of the principal characters of the "Ramayana", the Hindu epic named after her husband Rama. Sita was a foundling, discovered ...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  sita: Sanskrit Dictionary On  sita
 Sita: the wife of Rama   (See also:  Sita , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sita Devi: Encyclopedia Ii - Sita Devi - Etymology Of The Name Sita
In common with other major figures of Hindu legend, Sita is known by many names. As the daughter of king Janaka, she is as Janaki; as the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - After The Ramayana War
After the war, and after reigning for several years, the time arrived for Rama to depart to his heavenly abode. Many of Rama's entourage,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Kidnapping Of Sita
Surpanaka goes to Lanka, and tells the whole story to Ravana. She suggests that he kidnap Sita and marry her, so that Rama would be insul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Marriage To Sita
Sita Devi is the Avatara of the Goddess Lakshmi, who is the eternal consort and female form of Vishnu. Just as Rama is the manifestation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Uttara Kanda
The Uttara Kanda, the last book of the Ramayana is the most controversial, and appears to have been a later addition to the original epic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Destruction Of Khara
Rama is asked to help and protect the rishis of the forest who were being terrorized by Khara, a powerful half-brother of Ravana, who had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Destruction Of Khara
Rama is asked to help and protect the rishis of the forest who were being terrorized by Khara, a powerful half-brother of Ravana, who had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - The Lakshmana Rekha
When Sita asks Rama to fetch the magical, golden deer for her, Rama asks Lakshmana to guard Sita and their home, and to take special care...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Modern Portrayal In India
Dussera, the day of Rama's victory over Ravana, and Diwali, his return to Ayodhya are the biggest festivals of the year in India. The Ram...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Rama's Arrow
After Rama weds Sita and the entire royal family and the Ayodhya army begin their journey back, the great rishi Parashurama Bhargava appe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Origins
The name was originally an epitheton of the night, from a root ram "to stop, stay, rest, abide"; hence a meaning of "black, dark-coloured...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Prince Of Ayodhya
Rama is born in the city of Ayodhya, which is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala. The city and the area are located in the cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Avatara
Upon his birth, only a few highly learned and experienced sages know of his true identity as the Avatara of the Supreme Lord Vishnu. Amon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - With Vishwamitra
When Rama is around 14-15 years old, he and his brother Lakshmana are taken by Vishwamitra to the forests, with the purpose of killing ra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Rama Rajya
Invested as King of Ayodhya and Kosala, Rama begins a 10,000 year reign that is known as Rama Rajya, which is considered to be the time w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahakala: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahakala - The Six-armed Shadbhuja Mahakala Mgon Po Phyag Drug Pa
This form is most favored by the Gelukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism, and in this manifestation Mahakala is considered to be the fierce and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - Birth And Family
Lakshmana is the twin brother of Shatrughna, born in Ayodhya to Sumitra, the second wife of Dasaratha, king of Kosala. Rama is the eldest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahakala: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahakala - The Four-armed Chatur-bhuja Mahakala Mgon Po Phyag Bzhi Pa
The four-armed Mahakala is significant to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The four arms of this manifestation of Mahakala perform...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Melbourne Bus Routes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Melbourne Bus Routes - By Route Number
List of Melbourne bus routes - 200-299. 200 - City - Bulleen - NationalBus 201 - City - Warrandyte - NationalBus 202 - Box Hill - Kew ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaka: Sai Baba Dictionary On Janaka
Janaka: Janaka: Emperor of Mithila, father of Sita (RRV-17c) For sure even kings like Janaka [father of Sita, the wife of Rama] and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaki: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Janaki
Janaki Sita, the daughter of King Janaka and wife of Lord Ramachandra.   (See also: Janaki , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaki: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Janaki (jaanakee)
Janaki: Janaki (Jaanakee). Janaka's daughter Sita.   (See also: Janaki , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kusa: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Kusa (kusha)
Kusa: Kusa (Kusha). One of a pair of twin sons of Rama and Sita.   (See also: Kusa , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kakawin Rāmâyaṇa: Encyclopedia Ii - Kakawin Rāmâyaṇa - Synopsis
Dasaratha from Ayodya had four sons; Rama, Bharata, Laksmana and Satrughna. Then one day an ascetic named Wiswamitra requested Dasaratha ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lava: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Lava
Lava: Lava. Twin son of Rama and Sita.   (See also: Lava , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mithila: Sai Baba Dictionary On Mithila
Mithila: Mithila: Kingdom of Emperor Janaka, father of Sita (RRV-17c)   (See also: Mithila , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchavati: Sai Baba Dictionary On Panchavati
Panchavati: Panchavati: Rama, Sita and Lakshmana's abode in the forest (RRV2-1)   (See also: Panchavati , Hinduism, Hinduis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Parnasala: Sai Baba Dictionary On Parnasala
Parnasala: Parnasala: 'thatch', straw hut of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana (RRV-17b).   (See also: Parnasala , Hinduism, Hinduis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Videha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Videha (vidheha)
Videha: Videha (Vidheha). Royal dynasty of Janaka; the kingdom of Mithila, native country of Sita.   (See also: Videha , Hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Asokavana: Sai Baba Dictionary On Asokavana
Asokavana: Asokavana: Garden in Lanka where Sita was kept by Ravana (RRV-5b)   (See also: Asokavana , Hinduism, Hinduism D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmajnana: Sai Baba Dictionary On Brahmajnana
Brahmajnana: Brahmajnana: Sita is - or the Awareness of the Universal Absolute. (RRV-Inner meaning)   (See also: Brahmajna...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Godavari: Sai Baba Dictionary On Godavari
Godavari: Godavari: River, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana cross to get to Panchavati (RRV-1)   (See also: Godavari , Hinduism, Hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaki: Sai Baba Dictionary On Janaki
Janaki: Janaki: Sita, daughter of King Janaka, emperor of Mithila (RRV-14).   (See also: Janaki , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sutheekshna: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sutheekshna
Sutheekshna: Sutheekshna. A hermit whom Rama and Sita visited in the forest; brother of Agastya.   (See also: Sutheekshna ,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Melbourne Bus Routes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Melbourne Bus Routes - By Bus Company
List of Melbourne bus routes - Broadmeadows Coaches. http://www.buslines.com.au/broadmeadows/ Routes 530, 531, 532 List of Melbour...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ravana: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ravana
Ravana (Sanskrit). The King-Demon (the Rakshasas), the Sovereign of Lanka (Ceylon), who carried away Sita, Rama’s wife, which le...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaka: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Janaka
Janaka (Sanskrit). One of the Kings of Mithila of the Solar race. He was a great royal sage, and lived twenty generations before Janak...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hindu Deities: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hindu Deities - Incarnations
List of Hindu deities - Mental son of Brahma. Narada List of Hindu deities - Incarnations of Vayu. Hanuman Bhima Shri Madhvacharya...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dussehra: Encyclopedia Ii - Dussehra - The Legend
This day marks the triumph of Lord Rama over Demon king Ravana. On this day, Rama killed Ravana. Rama was asked to go on exile because hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ramayana: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Ramayana
Ramayana: the history of Sri Rama; the epic poem of 24,000 verses, written by Sri Valmiki. The Ramayana dramatizes the trials of the i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chandramas: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Chandramas (chandhramas)
Chandramas: Chandramas (Chandhramas). A sage who imparted spiritual knowledge to Sampathi and advised Jatayu to give directions abo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Janaka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Janaka
Janaka: Janaka. A self-realized king; Sita's father and Rama's father-in-law. His ancestor was Nimi, a great emperor.   (See...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Presence Of Hanuman
There have been numerous saints who have seen Hanuman in modern times, notably Tulsidas (16th century), Sri Ramdas Swami (17th century), ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jayanta: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Jayanta (jayantha)
Jayanta: Jayanta (Jayantha). Son of Indra. Transformed himself into a crow and pecked at Sita's feet, incurring Rama's wrath. &nb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Birth
Hanuman is born in Treta Yuga as the son of an apsara (a celestial), named Punjisthala, who by a curse becomes Anjana, a female vanara. H...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ravana: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Ravana (raavana)
Ravana: Ravana (Raavana). Lord of demons and king of Lanka, who abducted Sita (Rama's wife).   (See also: Ravana , Hinduism...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Hanumad Ramayana
It is considered that Hanuman originally scripted a version of the Ramayana on clay tablets, recording every detail of Rama's deeds, and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sankasya: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sankasya (sankaasya)
Sankasya: Sankasya (Sankaasya). Kingdom of ancient India; capital city of Kushadwaja, who was Sita's uncle.   (See also: Sa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mithila: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Mithila
Mithila: Mithila. Country of ancient Bharatha, ruled by King Janaka, on the northeastern side of India; Sita's childhood home. &n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Temples For Hanuman
There are numerous temples for Hanuman, and his images are usually installed at all temples where images of avataras of Vishnu are instal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kusa And Lava: Sai Baba Dictionary On Kusa And Lava
Kusa and Lava: Kusa and Lava: Twin sons of Rama and Sita (RRV2-13b) (RRV2-14)   (See also: Kusa and Lava , Hinduism, Hindui...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agastya: Sai Baba Dictionary On Agastya
Agastya: Agastya: Sage visited by Rama, Sita and Lakshmana while in the Dandaka forest (RRV2-1)   (See also: Agastya , Hind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Childhood
Maruti grew up and inherited his father's qualities of quick flying, forceful travel, and mighty strength. Soon after his birth he saw th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramayana: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramayana - Lessons From The Ramayana
Ramayana illustrates Dharma in the form of Rama, who is the personification of this Hindu concept of duty and harmony. an ideal son, an ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dandaka: Sai Baba Dictionary On Dandaka
Dandaka: Dandaka: Great forest which Rama, Sita and Lakshmana traveled through for ten years of their exile (RRV-10a), (RRV2-1) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thrijata: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Thrijata (thrijataa)
Thrijata: Thrijata (Thrijataa). A demoness devoted to God and warden of Sita during her imprisonment in Lanka.   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sathananda: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sathananda (shathaanandha)
Sathananda: Sathananda (Shathaanandha). Son of Gautama and Ahalya; high priest of Janaka, who officiated at Rama and Sita's wedding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramayana: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramayana - Lessons From The Ramayana
Ramayana illustrates Dharma in the form of Rama, who is the personification of this Hindu concept of duty and harmony. an ideal son, an ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Rama
Rama: A very popular hero god who is an avatar of Vishnu, whose story is told in one of the most famous in India - The Ramayana. His w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madhubani Painting: Encyclopedia Ii - Madhubani Painting - Origins
The origins of Madhubani painting are shrouded in antiquity, and a tradition states that this style of painting originated at the time of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lakshmana: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Lakshmana
Lakshmana The eldest of Lord Ramachandra’s three younger brothers. He faithfully followed Rama and Sita into forest exile and st...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chitrakuta: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Chitrakuta (chithrakuuta)
Chitrakuta: Chitrakuta (Chithrakuuta). Mountain renowned in the Puranas on the banks of the Mandakini river as a place where Rama a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jatayu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Jatayu (jataayu)
Jatayu: Jatayu (Jataayu). A famous eagle, whose wings were scorched when he flew too close to the sun. He tried to rescue Sita, and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchavati: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Panchavati (panchavatee)
Panchavati: Panchavati (Panchavatee). A place on the southern bank of the Godavari river where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived for ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama (raama)
Rama: Rama (Raama). Avatar of the Thretha-yuga. Hero of the Ramayana; killed the wicked Ravana to rescue his wife Sita, who had bee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jatayu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Jatayu
Jatayu: Jatayu: Old Eagle Chief. He was a great friend of Dasaratha (Rama's earthly father) accompanying him on his spatial expedit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nala And Nila: Sai Baba Dictionary On Nala And Nila (nela)
Nala and Nila: Nala and Nila (Nela): Two generals of Rama (cursed by a sage: "Boys! May all things that you throw on water nev...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ramayana: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ramayana
Ramayana: Ramayana: (the path of Rama): the epos about the avatara Sri Rama, who in his youth was exiled into the forest with Sita,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashoka: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ashoka
Ashoka: Ashoka: A tree bearing beautiful red flowers. Sita was held in a grove of ashoka trees by Ravana. The tree is considered sa...   » Read the article