Birth of Rama from "summary" of Valmiki's Ramayana by Anant pai
Valmiki's Ramayana narrates the divine tale of the birth of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya and the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. Rama's birth was not an ordinary event, but a celestial phenomenon that marked the beginning of a great saga of righteousness and valor. His birth was foretold by sages and seers, who had prophesied the arrival of a noble prince who would rid the world of evil and restore peace and harmony. King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, a noble and just ruler, performed a grand sacrifice to please the gods and seek their blessings for a child. Pleased with his devotion, the gods granted Dasharatha four divine nectar-filled pots, which were to be shared among his three queens - Kausalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra. After consuming the sacred nectar, the queens conceived and...
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