Hindu Deities and Epics

According to Ramayana, Ravana had stored the nectar of immortality (amrit) in his navel/belly button. This is why Lakshmana was advised to aim at Ravana's navel to kill him - the spot where the amrit was stored was his only vulnerability. Brahma had granted him immortality as long as the amrit remained in his navel.

Angad was sent as Rama's messenger (doot) to Ravana's court in Lanka. Rama wanted to make one final peace effort by asking Ravana to return Sita and seek forgiveness. Angad, son of Vali and prince of Kishkindha, bravely placed his foot on Ravana's throne and challenged him to move it, demonstrating Rama's strength.

After Hanuman destroyed Ashok Vatika and killed many rakshasas, Indrajit captured him using the Brahmastra - a divine weapon given by Brahma that could not be escaped. Even Hanuman had to respect this weapon and allowed himself to be bound, which led to his meeting with Ravana.

The Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Savitri (another name for the Sun goddess). The mantra invokes the Sun deity Savitur and is considered one of the most sacred verses in Hinduism, found in the Rigveda.

Bhishma, a central character in the Mahabharata, was known for his terrible resolve (sankalpa) to remain unmarried and support his father's throne. He had the boon to choose the time of his death (ichcha mrityu), but this is not his defining characteristic. 'The one with a terrible resolve' best captures his unwavering commitment to his oath.

In the Ramayana epic, Ravana's wife was Mandodari, who was known for her wisdom and tried to dissuade Ravana from abducting Sita. Shrutakirti was married to Shatrughna (Lord Rama's younger brother), while Mandavi was Bharata's wife. Simhika was a demoness in Hindu mythology, not Ravana's wife.

The medicinal herb brought by Hanuman from the Dronagiri mountains is called Sanjeevani. This life-restoring herb was needed to save Lakshmana, who had been critically wounded by Indrajit's spear during the battle. The name 'Sanjeevani' literally relates to bringing back life or prolonging life, which is exactly what the herb did - it revived Lakshmana from near death. The other options are incorrect names or variations.

When Hanuman returned ahead of Rama, he found Bharata at Nandigrama, where Bharata was ruling as regent. Bharata was so grief-stricken thinking Rama would not return, he was about to enter fire. Hanuman arrived just in time with the news of Rama's imminent return.

Indrajit used the Brahmastra on Hanuman when Hanuman was captured and brought before Ravana. The Brahmastra was a powerful divine weapon that rendered Hanuman unconscious temporarily. Pashupatastra, Narayanastra, and Varunastra are other astras but not used in this context.

When baby Hanuman flew up to catch the sun (mistaking it for a fruit), Indra struck him with his thunderbolt (Vajra). This broke Hanuman's jaw and earned him the name 'Hanuman' (one with a broken jaw). Varuna, Surya, and Yama are other deities not involved in this incident.

Surasa, a demoness sent by the gods, obstructed Hanuman during his flight to Lanka by demanding he enter her mouth. Hanuman met this challenge by growing in size, forcing Surasa to expand, then suddenly shrinking and entering. Trijataa, Lankini, and Surpanakha are other demonesses in different contexts.

Hanuman hid in the Shimshupa tree (also known as the Shalmali tree) in Ashoka Vana while observing Sita's situation. The Ashoka, Sanjeevi, and Kalpaka trees are other significant trees in different contexts - Ashoka trees surrounded the garden, Sanjeevi was for healing, and Kalpaka was a wish-fulfilling tree.

Hanuman overheard Trijataa's dream describing Rama's victory and Ravana's defeat. Convinced this dream was a divine sign, Hanuman decided to reveal himself to Sita immediately. Surpanakha, Tataka, and Simhika are other demonesses - Trijataa was a benign dream-interpreter among the demonesses guarding Sita.