Who is the real villain of Ramayana?

Contrary to popular wisdom in India, a new book on Ravana, the ‘demon king’ in the Ramayana epic, says he ruled a rich and vast kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka, wrote books and built a maze of underground tunnels to protect his empire.

Was Ravana good or evil?

Ravana is widely considered to be a symbol of evil but he also has many qualities that make him a learned scholar. He was well-versed in the six shastras and the four Vedas. Ravana is also considered to be the most revered devotee of Shiva.

Is Ravana a tragic hero?

On Dussehra or Vijayadashami, we thought of sharing an unusual and less heard place where Ravana is hailed as the tragic hero and Lord Rama is not worshipped. This year Dussehra or Vijayadashami is marked on October 15. Dussehra marks the triumph of good over evil.

Is Rama hero?

Ram Pothineni (born 15 May 1988) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He made his debut with Devadasu (2006) which won him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South….

Why is Ravana a villain?

Though he was referred as a villain but his ethics and morals in the fight with Rama made him immortal and the epitome of a villain. His arrogance and pride to fight for Sita may be the reason of his death however his sheer knowledge and supreme devotion for Lord Shiva made him God for many.

Why does Rama give Ravana a hero’s funeral?

The conflict between Rama and Ravana can be thought of as a conflict between good and evil. Rama represents good even though he ended up killing his brother because after his brother died he still gave him a proper funeral which is what an honorable hero should do.

Why is Ravana great?

“While Ravana was aggressive and arrogant, he was also an extraordinary scholar. Under his father’s tutelage, he mastered the Vedas, the holy books and also the ways of kshatriyas (warriors). He is even credited with writing a commentary on the Vedas and verses on medicine.

Who killed Ram in Ramayan?

Vali (Ramayana)

Why Ravana is a hero?

Sri Lankans don’t worship Ravana as a god but they regard him as a great king for all that he is famed to do. For them, he was the king who resisted invaders. For them, he is the tragic hero who was betrayed by his own brothers when he tried to avenge his sister’s honour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v0V7pQGarE