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To be so great a figure as to have a god born as one’s son, one must have a dis­tinguished lineage, excellent karma (based on what one had done in past lives), and a record of devotion and service to the gods. All of these elements were pro­vided in the various episodes about King Das’aratha. Various compositions and retellings of the Ramayana nest one myth within another, to the great delight of Indian audiences throughout the centuries. There were enough blessings and cursings, magical powers, and divine visitations reaching into … Continue reading →