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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RavanaRavana - Wikipedia

    Etymology. Statue of Ravana at Koneswaram Hindu Temple, Sri Lanka. The word Rāvaṇa (Sanskrit: रावण) means "Roaring" (active), the opposite of Vaiśravaṇa which means to "hear distinctly" (passive). [9][10] Both Ravana and Vaiśravaṇa, who is commonly known as Kubera, are considered to be patronymics derived from "sons of Vishrava ". [9][10][11][12]

  2. www.hinduamerican.org › blog › the-symbolism-ofThe symbolism of Ravana’s 10 heads - Hindu American Foundation

    Nov 3, 2021 · Presented as the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and spiritual light over darkness, narrations of their conflict often convey Ravana as a one-dimensional figure, whose heinous acts, including the kidnapping of Sita, slate him as irredeemably demonic.

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  3. www.wisdomlib.org › definition › ravanaRavana, Rāvaṇa, Ravaṇa, Ravāṇā, Ravāṉā: 38 definitions

    Jul 25, 2024 · The name Ravana obtains from the root, 'Ra' signifies the sun and 'vana' signifies generation according to a nationalist Sinhala scholar, Arisen. Ravana had many other popular names such as Dasis Ravana, Ravan, Raavan, Ravula, Lankeshwar, Ravanaeshwaran all signifying the qualities of his life.

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  5. www.amarchitrakatha.com › mythologies › 9-lesser9 Lesser-Known Facts About Ravana - Amar Chitra Katha

    Nov 13, 2020 · 9 Lesser-Known Facts About Ravana. - November 13, 2020. By Srinidhi Murthy. Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka, was one of the central characters of the Ramayana. While many are aware of his end at the hands of Rama, some of his major life events are still unknown to many.

  6. www.timesnownews.com › spiritual › religionRavana’s character in Ramayana explained, facts and quotes

    Apr 1, 2020 · Pious and valorous. Ravana was initially a pious person with strong devotion. He carried out a stiff penance and won the blessings of Brahma, who granted him the boon of invincibility. He could become invisible as well as assume any form he desired.

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  7. www.britannica.com › topic › RavanaRavana | King of Lanka, Demon King, Ten-Headed | Britannica

    Sep 19, 2024 · Ravana, in Hinduism, the 10-headed king of the demons (rakshasas). His abduction of Sita and eventual defeat by her husband Rama are the central incidents of the popular epic the Ramayana (“Rama’s Journey”).

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  9. www.worldhistory.org › RavanaRavana - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 13, 2016 · Ravana is the mythical multi-headed demon-king of Lanka in Hindu mythology. With ten heads and twenty arms, Ravana could change into any form he wished.