Interesting facts about ravana: This time the Vijayadashami festival will be celebrated on 2 October, Thursday. There is a tradition of burning effigies of Ravana on this day. In many religious texts including Valmiki Ramayana, interesting facts associated with Ravana are mentioned. Some of these facts are such that few people are aware. Like who was Ravana in his previous birth and how did he get gold Lanka. Know further about some such interesting facts related to Ravana…

Who was Ravana in a previous birth?

According to Valmiki Ramayana, Ravana and Kumbhakarna were the gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu in their previous birth. His name Jai-Vijay. Once Sanatakumar came to meet Lord Vishnu, Jai-Vijay stopped him from entering the bank. In anger, the Sanatakumar cursed him to be born in the death. Due to this curse, Jai-Vijay was born on earth as Ravana and Kumbhakarna.

Did Ravana ask for gold Lanka from Mahadev?

It is believed that the Lanka of gold was of Lord Shiva, which Ravana had demanded in charity. But this is absolutely wrong. According to Valmiki Ramayana, only demons lived on gold Lanka. Later it was ruled by Kuberadev. When Ravana went out over the world victory, he snatched the gold Lanka from Kuberadeva and resumes the city of demons here again.

Did Ravan never lose to anyone?

It is said that Ravana was invincible, this is also absolutely wrong because Ravana lost to many warriors during his lifetime. Ravana was defeated by Sahastrabahu Arjuna, the king of Mahishmati, Bali, the king of the monkeys and Bali, the king of the Hades. Later Ravana befriended all of them. In the end, Ravana died at the hands of Shri Ram.

Did Ravana also defeat Yamraj?

A belief related to Ravana is also prevalent that Ravana also defeated Yamraj. According to religious texts, when Ravana attacked heaven, he also fought a fierce battle with Yamraj. When Yamraj wanted to kill Ravana by taking out his loop, Brahma came and stopped him because Ravana had a boon not to die in the hands of the gods. Because of this, Yamraj did not take the life of Ravana.

In what form Ravana took next birth?

According to religious texts, Ravana was next born as Kansa in the Dwapar Yuga. Kansa was the king of Mathura who persecuted the devotees of God and promoted evil powers. Even in this birth, Ravana was killed by Shri Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

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