Meeting of Shurpanakha and Mata Sita: Ramayana is not only a saga of war and bravery, but it also has many deep stories of human emotions, patience and compassion hidden in it. One such lesser-known story is related to Shurpanakha and Mother Sita, which makes the background of the Ram-Ravana war even more clear.
Who was Shurpanakha?
The character of Shurpanakha is considered very important in Ramayana. She was the only sister of Lanka’s ruler Ravana and was known for her fierce nature. During his exile, he encountered Lord Rama and Lakshmana, who later decided the course of the entire war.
Big reason for Ram-Ravan war
According to the Puranas and religious texts, Shurpanakha was a major reason for the great war of Ramayana. After her desire to marry Rama and his rejection, she tried to attack Lakshman, resulting in Lakshman cutting off her nose. This insult ignited the fire of revenge in Ravana’s mind and ultimately became the reason for the kidnapping of Mother Sita.
Story of nose being cut off by Laxman
During the exile, Shurpanakha first proposed marriage to Ram and then to Lakshman. When both of them rejected her, she got angry and pounced on Mother Sita. Then Lakshman ji cut off his nose. After this, Shurpanakha reached Lanka crying and narrated the story of complete humiliation to Ravana.
When the news of Sita’s sacrifice reached Shurpanakha
According to legends, when Shurpanakha came to know that Lord Rama had abandoned Mother Sita, she reached the forest with the intention of “sprinkling salt on the wound”. His purpose was to increase the pain and anger in Sita’s mind.
Attempt to provoke Mother Sita
Shurpanakha told Sita that “I too had to suffer because of Dasharatha’s sons and now you too are suffering because of Ram.” She wanted Sita to feel bitterness towards Ram.
Sita’s patience and compassion
But Mother Sita was not perturbed at all. He listened to Shurpanakha’s words with a smile and lovingly gave her the plum to eat. Sita said, “We should expect as much love from someone as we can love ourselves.”
Gave life lessons to Shurpanakha
Mother Sita advised Shurpanakha to forget the old things and move ahead in her life. Due to Sita’s compassion and wisdom, Shurpanakha became speechless and returned from there.
Disclaimer: All the information given here is based on mythological beliefs and religious beliefs.