Sita Swayamvar
Sita Swayamvar story: According to the Hindu calendar, on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month, King Janak organized a swayamvar for his daughter Sita, so that Mother Sita could get a suitable groom. King Janak had placed a condition in Sita Swayamvar that whoever could lift and break Shiva’s bow (whose name was Pinak), the marriage of Mother Sita would be fixed with him.
Many powerful princes from far and wide took part in the Swayamvar of Mother Sita. At the same time, the very powerful Ravana himself had gone to the Swayamvara with the desire to attain Mother Sita. His aim was to demonstrate his power by lifting Shiva’s bow and make Sita his wife. But despite being powerful, Ravana could not lift the bow of Shiva. Now the question arises that why Ravana could not lift the Pinaka bow? Let us know.
How powerful was Ravana?
Ravana, the knower of the four Vedas, was very powerful, who was unique in weapons, knowledge and strength. He defeated the gods with his penance and gained the knowledge of Brahmastra. Ravana had many divine weapons, which included a sword. Dashanan Ravana’s power was so much that he even lifted Mount Kailash. Due to his divine powers he was also capable of causing earthquakes and storms.
Why couldn’t Ravana lift the bow of Shiva?
Despite having so many divine powers, he still tried to lift Shiva’s bow. But Ravana could not lift the bow in Sita Swayamvar because it could be lifted not only by physical strength but by love, devotion and ego-less feelings, which Ravana did not have. According to the Ramayana, the nature of the Pinaka bow was such that it could not be lifted by an arrogant person, no matter how powerful he was.
Pinaka bow became heavier
According to religious beliefs, Ravana had arrogance and pride of strength, whereas to lift Shiva’s bow, not only strength but humility and a sense of service were necessary. When Ravana tried to lift the bow with his power. But his ego came in the way, due to which the bow became even heavier.
Lord Ram broke the bow
In such a situation, when Ravana could not lift the Shiva bow in Sita Swayamvar, it was Lord Ram’s turn. Lord Ram circumambulated the Pinak bow by saluting and paying respect to the bow. Due to his humility and reverence the heaviness of the bow vanished and he easily lifted it and broke it.
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