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Raavan had many wives and concubines. Queen Mandodari, daughter of Mayasur, was his principal wife. She was beautiful, elegant and decorous. She was also renowned for her wisdom. His harem too was considerable. During his conquests, he captured beautiful women and enjoyed them. There was a time when he would ravish any woman he took fancy on. Once he met an apsara named Rambha when she was on her way to meet Nalakabara, son of Kuber. Unable to resist her beauty he violated her. When Nalakabara learnt of this, he cursed him; “He violated Rambha when she was not agreeable. Now he will not be able to do this to any other woman. If he ever tries, his head will split into seven pieces.” When Raavan came to know of this curse, he did not defile any more women against their wish. He changed his ways and won women over by his exemplary behaviour. Women yearned for him. All, except Seeta! His stepbrother, Kuber, who was a really nice, ethical, moral celestial, tried to put
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Gatekeepers of Vaikuntha Lord Vishnu’s abode, Vaikunth, was guarded by two gatekeepers, Jaya and Vijaya. They worshipped the Lord and ensured that he was not disturbed by anyone anytime. They were especially careful when the Lord was in repose. Once they saw four young boys trying to enter through the celestial gates. They stopped them as Lord Vishnu was asleep, and couldn’t meet them. These little boys were actually four Kumars; manasputras of Lord Brahma, Sanak, Sanandan, Sanatan, and Sanatkumar They were devotees of the Lord and of great age. However due to severe tapas (austerities) they still retained their youthful appearance. Jaya and Vijaya assumed that they were some children, bent on mischief. When prevented from meeting Lord Vishnu, these Kumars tried to convince the gatekeepers that Vishnu is available anytime for his devotees. The gatekeepers were not impressed. The Kumars lost their cool and cursed, “You two will be born on the Earth as mortals, losin
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