Mahamrityunjay Stotram
Ravan Tandav Stotra
The Ravan Tandav Stotra is one of the most powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva by any of
his bhaktas or devotees.
All through the majority of north Indian states Ravan is seen as a figure
of unmitigated...
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Mahamrityunjay Stotram
Ravan Tandav Stotra
The Ravan Tandav Stotra is one of the most powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva by any of
his bhaktas or devotees.
All through the majority of north Indian states Ravan is seen as a figure
of unmitigated evil.
During the festival of Dussehra effigies of Ravan and his siblings are burnt,
marking the victory of Lord Rama (human avatar of Lord Vishnu) over evil.
Considering that
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma constitute the Hindu Trinity, one wonders how can the devotee of one
of them end up being a cursed enemy of another? To answer that question and to better
understand the character of Shiva himself, one must take a closer look at the legends surrounding
Ravan.
Ravan Tandav stotra
Ravan was the demon king of Lanka.
Prince Ram, who would go on to ascend the throne of
Ayodhya, found himself challenged by Ravan.
Ravan had abducted Rama‟s wife Sita and held
her as a diplomatic hostage compelling Rama to meet him in battle.
Ravan descended fro
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