TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

    Rahul Gandhi’s Maharashtra Rigging Claim: Fresh Allegations, Familiar Distrust of Institutions

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

    PM Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ Inspired by Shivaji Maharaj’s Vision of Hindavi Swaraj: Jyotiraditya Scindia

    Pakistan's Attempt to Incite Riots in India Thwarted: PM Modi

    Pakistan’s Attempt to Incite Riots in India Thwarted: PM Modi’s Strong Message from Jammu and Kashmir

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    Crisil Forecasts Another Rate Cut in FY26, Pegs India’s GDP Growth at 6.5%

    Crisil Forecasts Another Rate Cut in FY26, Pegs India’s GDP Growth at 6.5%

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra addresses the post-Monetary Policy press conference in Mumbai.

    RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to Boost Growth; Middle Class May Receive Loan Relief

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    Mock Drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ Scheduled Today in Border States and UTs

    Mock Drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ Scheduled Today in Border States and UTs

    New Delhi: Indian Army Brahmos Missile System during a rehearsal for Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday, January 20, 2023. (Photo: Anupam Gautam/IANS)

    India’s Defence Manufacturing Set to Reach ₹8.8 Lakh Crore by 2047: CII-KPMG Report

    Top Naxal Leader Hidma Nabbed in Odisha in Coordinated Security Sweep

    Top Naxal Leader Hidma Nabbed in Odisha in Coordinated Security Sweep

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    PM Modi’s G7 Canada Invitation: What It Signifies

    PM Modi’s G7 Canada Invitation: What It Signifies — And How the Congress Spoke Too Soon

    Pakistan’s Imminent Threat to Gulf Monarchies

    Pakistan’s Imminent Threat to Gulf Monarchies

    Gaza Aid Group Denies Hamas Claims of Israeli Attack at Rafah Distribution Center

    Gaza Aid Group Denies Hamas Claims of Israeli Attack at Rafah Distribution Center

    Colombia Withdraws Statement Condoling Terrorists Killed in 'Operation Sindoor'

    Colombia Withdraws Statement Condoling Terrorists Killed in ‘Operation Sindoor’

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha 2.0

    Thousands Gather in Ayodhya for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    In December 2024, D. Gukesh Dommaraju, then just 18, became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion

    The Gukesh Effect: How a Teen Grandmaster Is Reshaping Indian Chess and Reclaiming Its Ancient Legacy

    Critical Dimensions for Evaluating Procurement Software Providers

    Critical Dimensions for Evaluating Procurement Software Providers

    The Economic Impact of iGaming on Creating New Jobs and innovations

    The Economic Impact of iGaming on Creating New Jobs and innovations

    AI Personalization Transforming Player Experiences

    AI Personalization Transforming Player Experiences

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
Tfipost.com
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

    Rahul Gandhi’s Maharashtra Rigging Claim: Fresh Allegations, Familiar Distrust of Institutions

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

    PM Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ Inspired by Shivaji Maharaj’s Vision of Hindavi Swaraj: Jyotiraditya Scindia

    Pakistan's Attempt to Incite Riots in India Thwarted: PM Modi

    Pakistan’s Attempt to Incite Riots in India Thwarted: PM Modi’s Strong Message from Jammu and Kashmir

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    Crisil Forecasts Another Rate Cut in FY26, Pegs India’s GDP Growth at 6.5%

    Crisil Forecasts Another Rate Cut in FY26, Pegs India’s GDP Growth at 6.5%

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    India Lifts 269 Million Out of Extreme Poverty in 11 Years: World Bank

    Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra addresses the post-Monetary Policy press conference in Mumbai.

    RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to Boost Growth; Middle Class May Receive Loan Relief

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    Mock Drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ Scheduled Today in Border States and UTs

    Mock Drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ Scheduled Today in Border States and UTs

    New Delhi: Indian Army Brahmos Missile System during a rehearsal for Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday, January 20, 2023. (Photo: Anupam Gautam/IANS)

    India’s Defence Manufacturing Set to Reach ₹8.8 Lakh Crore by 2047: CII-KPMG Report

    Top Naxal Leader Hidma Nabbed in Odisha in Coordinated Security Sweep

    Top Naxal Leader Hidma Nabbed in Odisha in Coordinated Security Sweep

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    PM Modi’s G7 Canada Invitation: What It Signifies

    PM Modi’s G7 Canada Invitation: What It Signifies — And How the Congress Spoke Too Soon

    Pakistan’s Imminent Threat to Gulf Monarchies

    Pakistan’s Imminent Threat to Gulf Monarchies

    Gaza Aid Group Denies Hamas Claims of Israeli Attack at Rafah Distribution Center

    Gaza Aid Group Denies Hamas Claims of Israeli Attack at Rafah Distribution Center

    Colombia Withdraws Statement Condoling Terrorists Killed in 'Operation Sindoor'

    Colombia Withdraws Statement Condoling Terrorists Killed in ‘Operation Sindoor’

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha 2.0

    Thousands Gather in Ayodhya for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    In December 2024, D. Gukesh Dommaraju, then just 18, became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion

    The Gukesh Effect: How a Teen Grandmaster Is Reshaping Indian Chess and Reclaiming Its Ancient Legacy

    Critical Dimensions for Evaluating Procurement Software Providers

    Critical Dimensions for Evaluating Procurement Software Providers

    The Economic Impact of iGaming on Creating New Jobs and innovations

    The Economic Impact of iGaming on Creating New Jobs and innovations

    AI Personalization Transforming Player Experiences

    AI Personalization Transforming Player Experiences

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
No Result
View All Result
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Defense
  • Geopolitics
  • Knowledge
  • Law
  • Lounge

Was Ravan really a great personality and undefeatable?

Busting The Myths About Dashanan

Sakshi Mishra by Sakshi Mishra
24 May 2024
in Analysis, History
ravan, ram
Share on FacebookShare on X

Ravan, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka, was a learned scholar and a mighty warrior. However, his unrighteous actions overshadowed his virtues. His misdeeds illustrate his moral failings and justify his role as the antagonist in the Ramayana. Ravan’s unrighteous deeds, including the abduction of Sita, disrespect for women, arrogance, and greed, define his character. His actions, driven by lust and pride, led to his downfall and solidified his place as the quintessential villain in the Ramayana. Ravan’s story serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from the path of righteousness.

Abduction of Sita

Ravan’s most infamous act was the abduction of Sita. Disguised as a hermit, he lured Sita away from her protective circle and kidnapped her. This act of deception and force initiated the central conflict in the Ramayana. Ravan’s desire for Sita, a married woman, showcased his disrespect for dharma and marital sanctity.

RelatedPosts

Ayodhya’s Divine Rituals Conclude with Grand Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha; CM Yogi Participates

Thousands Gather in Ayodhya for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha 2.0 and Its Significance in India’s Religious, Political, Cultural Landscape

Load More

Disrespect for Women

Ravan’s disrespect for women extended beyond Sita. He had a history of forcefully taking women for his pleasure. One notable incident involved Vedavati, a devotee of Vishnu. Ravan attempted to molest her, leading to her self-immolation. Her curse contributed to Ravan’s eventual downfall.

Arrogance and Disregard for Dharma

Ravan’s arrogance was evident in his refusal to heed wise counsel. Despite numerous warnings, he chose to ignore the advice of his brother Vibhishana and wife Mandodari. They urged him to return Sita and make peace with Rama. His ego and pride led him to make decisions that were against dharma, causing great suffering to his people.

Usurping Kubera’s Wealth

Ravan’s ambition extended to his family as well. He overthrew his half-brother Kubera and seized the kingdom of Lanka along with the Pushpaka Vimana, a divine flying chariot. This act of greed and betrayal demonstrated his unscrupulous nature and lust for power.

Ravan: Defeats Beyond Ram

People today claim that Ravan was such a great warrior that only Ram ever defeated him. However, the truth is that Ravan was defeated multiple times by others as well: Lord Shiva, King Bali, Bali, and Sahasrabahu Arjuna. Let’s explore these lesser-known defeats.

Ravan’s Encounter with Bali

Once, he sought to challenge Bali. At that moment, Bali was deep in prayer. Ravan repeatedly disturbed him, disrupting his meditation. When Ravan refused to stop, Bali took action. He pinned Ravan under his arm and circled the four oceans. Bali, known for his immense strength, completed this feat every morning. After circling the oceans, he offered water to the sun, all while keeping Ravan restrained. Despite his efforts, Ravan could not escape Bali’s grip. After the prayer session, Bali released him. This incident led Ravan to form a friendship with Bali.

The Battle with Sahasrabahu Arjuna

Sahasrabahu Arjuna, a Kshatriya king with a thousand arms, was another formidable opponent. When Ravan arrived with his army to fight him, Sahasrabahu used his thousand arms to halt the flow of the Narmada River. He then released the water, causing a flood that swept Ravan and his army away. Undeterred by this defeat, Ravan confronted Sahasrabahu again. This time, Sahasrabahu captured and imprisoned him. It was only through the intervention of Ravan’s grandfather, Sage Pulastya, that Sahasrabahu released Ravan from captivity.

Ravan’s Confrontation with King Bali

Demon King Bali ruled the netherworld. Ravan, driven by his desire to prove his strength, ventured into the netherworld to challenge Bali. However, upon his arrival, the children playing in Bali’s palace captured Ravan. They tied him up in the stable with the horses, humiliating him. Ravan managed to escape but not without experiencing another significant defeat.

Attempt to Overpower Lord Shiva

Ravan’s pride in his power led him to challenge even Lord Shiva. He traveled to Mount Kailash, aiming to defeat Shiva. Ravan boldly challenged Shiva to a battle, but Shiva was in deep meditation. Undeterred, Ravan attempted to lift Mount Kailash. Shiva responded by increasing the mountain’s weight with a mere touch of his toe, trapping Ravan’s hand beneath it. This humbling defeat led Ravan to recognize Shiva’s supreme power. He then accepted Shiva as his guru and began worshipping him.

Conclusion

Ravan’s story is not just one of his defeat by Lord Ram. His encounters with Bali, Sahasrabahu Arjuna, King Bali, and Lord Shiva reveal a pattern of defeats that highlight his arrogance and overconfidence. These stories underscore the importance of humility and respect for others’ strength. While Ravan was a mighty warrior, his defeats illustrate that even the powerful are not invincible. Understanding these aspects of Ravan’s history provides a more nuanced view of his character and his eventual downfall.

Also Read: Shravanabelagola Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Tags: AyodhyaBalilankaRamRavanSita
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Are women safe under Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP Party?

Next Post

Is the Heatwave Going to Scorch the World?

Related Posts

PM Modi to Lead Council of Ministers Meet on June 4
Analysis

How Modi’s ‘Delegation Strategy’ Turned into Foreign Policy and Domestic Political Win

31 May 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic strategy—sending multiparty parliamentary delegations abroad to counter negative narratives about India and present its...

PM Modi Reiterates Warning Against Irresponsible Remarks
Analysis

Why BJP Must Rein in Its Leaders: PM Modi Reiterates Warning Against Irresponsible Remarks

26 May 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again found himself urging BJP leaders to show restraint in their public comments, as...

Modi government cancelled OCI card of Professor Nitasha Kaul, a British-based academic of Kashmiri origin.
Analysis

Is judicial overreach on OCI cards ‘issue’ emboldening anti-India forces?   

21 May 2025

The Narendra Modi government's cancellation of the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card of Professor Nitasha Kaul, a British-based...

Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms of use and Privacy Policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Currently Playing

Pakistan needs money from IMF to feed their people

Pakistan needs money from IMF to feed their people

00:15:20

Vacate PoK and more: Steps Pakistan needs to take to avoid Indian military action

00:06:36

Taking The Wire’s Propaganda Piece on VP to the Cleaners – Feat. Prof. Kapil Kumar

00:09:19

Rahul Gandhi Undermines India’s Electoral Integrity as Trump Applauds It

00:07:09

Why Pakistan army chief reminds two nation theory| what is the plan| Waqf Bill |Asim Munir| Jinnah

00:13:02
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
tfipostTfipost.com
Right Wing | News Analysis | Indian Opinion
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited

No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited