Millions of people will be found in this world named Ram, although the name Ravana was one, it is the same and will remain the same. The whole world is familiar with Ravana. However, few people know about certain things related to Ravana. So let's know some special things about Ravana.
Some special things related to Ravana
- Ravana was both the demon and Brahmin. Ravana was half a Brahmin and half a demon. Ravana's father was Vishvashrava Brahmin while Ravana's mother Kaikasi was demon.
- Ravana and Kubera were half brothers.
- Ravana is mentioned in Jainism. Ravana is counted among the 64 Shalaka men of Jainism.
- The statement regarding the 10 heads of Ravana is very popular. Although this was not really so. It is said that there used to be 9 beads of round shape in the neck of Ravana and for this reason 10 heads of Ravana were seen.
- Ravana loved playing the veena. Ravana was considered a music lover.
- Ravana is known as the supreme devotee of Shiva. It is also said that no Shiva devotee has been on earth like Ravana till date.
- Ravana composed many texts. Among them are Shiva Tandava Stotra, Ravana Samhita and Arun Samhita etc. Shiva Tandava Stotra is very popular. Ravana has mentioned Lord Shiva in it.
- Ravana was also a great king. He was well aware of how the state was run smoothly.
- Ravana also had a Pushpak Vimana, in which he had taken Goddess Sita to Lanka. The special thing about his Pushpak Vimana was that his size could be small. While Ravan himself could increase or decrease his speed.
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