Polish have unique customs that are followed after a person has passed away. Do you know: When someone dies, the clocks in that household are stopped. The doors and the windows are left wide open in the house of the deceased so as to allow his soul to leave. Also, mirrors are covered and the […]
Sugreeva was terrified of Vaali’s strength. When Vaali killed demon Dundubhi, he had flung his carcass on Rishyamooka mountain, disturbing Matanga rishi’s meditation. The rishi cursed him, so he dared not come to the mountain. Now Sugreeva wanted to be sure that Rama was strong enough to deal with Vaali. Lakshmana realised this and told
Fallen Stars symbolize the death of a person in Romanian customs. Do you know: People in Transylvania believe that each person has his own tree and star. Fir trees symbolize life for the Romanians. Hence, when someone passes away, a fir tree is placed at the head of the deceased’s grave. A young group of
Hatod or ‘bringing the dead to his destination’ is one of the funerary customs performed by the locals of the Cebu province, Philippines. Do you know: Before the coffin of the deceased is placed in a funeral car, all the relatives must pass under the coffin once so as to help them move on. The
The Isneg people have specific burial rituals. These people live in the Cordillera Administrative Region, which is situated on a Filipino island known as Luzon. Do you know: The Isneg people are also known as the Apayo. Commonly known as the Apayao, the Isneg people have specific burial rituals after the rituals for the deceased
An unbreakable vow was sworn by Sugreeva and Rama to seal their friendship and alliance. Hanuman lit a fire as witness to the vow, as was customary. Sugreeva called for a bundle that had been found in the forest. Seeta had dropped her jewels as Ravan had fled with her, and the monkeys, finding some
When there was no sign of Vaali, Sugreeva was crowned King. But Vaali returned. He thought Sugreeva had been trying to kill him and take his place as King. He was furious with Sugreeva for sealing him in the cave and accused him of wanting his kingdom. He chased Sugreeva out and took over the
Vaali and Sugreeva were brothers, deeply attached to each other. Vaali’s anger and Sugreeva’s haste had caused a great rift in the affection of the two brothers. Vaali was a very strong, powerful king, but he was extremely impulsive. He had once been challenged by a demon, Mayavi. During the combat, Mayavi fled into a
The Ilkano tribe lives in the northern part of the Philippines. They place immense importance on symbols. Do you know: Any black moth or butterfly entering a house is considered a bad omen amongst the Ilkano. The Ilkano people believe that the demise of an individual can be predicted by symbols that may appear in
Sugreeva saw Hanuman returning with the two strangers and was satisfied. He seated them and offered them some refreshment after Hanuman had presented Rama and Lakshmana to Sugreeva, and explained their plight. Hanuman was renowned for his wisdom, and Sugreeva realised he spoke the truth when he said, “You will benefit from this friendship, sir.
There was a deep bond between Hanuman and Rama which came to the fore during the rest of the story. Even Lakshmana, who was very cautious about anyone who came to his brother, knew that Hanuman was someone whom he could trust completely. With great love and devotion, Hanuman heard of the reason why the
Not leaving the dead unattended is a custom followed by the Jewish people. Do you know: The person who stays to guard the body of the dead is known as a shomerim. The Jews consider leaving the body of a deceased person as disrespect. Hence, a person or persons must stay with the body. However,
Hanuman was the son of Anjana and Kesari, the monkey king. They both were the devotees of Lord Shiva. When Dasharatha was holding the Putrakameshthi yajna, Shiva sent the wind-god, Vayu, to snatch a part of the prasada and give it to Anjana. Hanuman was born to Anjana and is considered an incarnation of Lord
Rishyamooka mountain was the place where Sugreeva, the monkey king, had taken shelter when his brother Vaali had attacked him and taken away his kingdom and his wife, Tara. He lived there with an army of monkeys and bears. Sugreeva was always alert to the danger of an attack by Vaali, though, under a curse
The Nepalese have very unique and specific rituals involving death and the deceased. Do you know: When someone passes away in a family, the family is not allowed to use salt for three days. When a death occurs in the family, the family must buy or make shoes from any material other than leather. The