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| THE ANCESTRY OF RAVANA |
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Ravan was
related to Lavana, also regarded as a Rakshasa, of Madhupura (Mathura) in the region of
the Surasenas, who was conquered by Rama's brother Shatrughana. After worshipping a Shiva
Linga on the banks of the Narmada, in the more central Yadu region, Ravana was captured
and held under the control of King Kartavirya Arjuna, one of the greatest Yadu kings.
Later Ravana abducted Sita nearby on the banks of the Godavari, also in the south-eastern
region of the Yadus. It appears that Ravana had territory in this Yadu region of India,
reflecting his ancestral connections. In this same region Rama encountered Ravana's
sister, who perhaps lived in this region, and that Ravana abducted Sita after Rama and
Sita wandered unknowingly into his territory.
Ravan was known to be a Brahmin, a descendant of the Rishi Pulastya. |
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