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Previous Life of Ravan and Kumbhakaran

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In Hindu mythology, Ravana and Kumbhakarna are two prominent characters associated with the epic Ramayana. In their previous lives, Ravana and Kumbhakarna were originally two celestial beings who were known as Jaya and Vijaya. They served as the gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu's abode, Vaikuntha (the divine realm of Vishnu), in their celestial forms. Four Kumaras (four divine sages) also known as Sankadik Muni, visited Vaikuntha but were stopped by Jaya and Vijaya. As they wasted 3 seconds of Sankadik Rishi, the four kumara's cursed Jaya and Vijaya that they will be born on Earth as demon princes for three lifetimes and will be killed by Lord Vishnu. These lifetimes are depicted in three different contexts in Hindu mythology:

In the first incarnation, Jaya and Vijaya were born as the demon brothers Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha. Hiranyakashipu was the father of the demon king Prahlada, who became a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu, leading to the defeat of Hiranyakashipu by the Narasimha avatar of Vishnu, half-lion and half-human.Hiranyaksha was killed by Varaha the 3rd Incarnation of Lord Vishnu.



In the second incarnation, Jaya and Vijaya were born as Ravana and Kumbhakarna, respectively. Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka, abducted Lord Vishnu's consort, Goddess Sita, leading to the epic battle with Lord Rama, Vishnu's seventh avatar.



In the third incarnation, Jaya and Vijaya were born as Shishupala and Dantavakra, respectively. They were enemies of Lord Krishna and were slain by him during the great war at the Rajasuya Yagna.



After these three lifetimes, Jaya and Vijaya were freed from the curse and were allowed to return to their original celestial abode as Lord Vishnu's gatekeepers in Vaikuntha.

The tale of Jaya and Vijaya serves as a significant aspect of Hindu mythology, illustrating the interplay of fate, curses, devotion, and redemption. Their story also emphasizes the supremacy of Lord Vishnu and his avatars in vanquishing evil and restoring dharma (righteousness) in the world.


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Curse of Vedavati to Ravana

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Vedavati was a virtuous and devout woman born to Brahmarishi Kushadhvaja, who was the son of Brihaspati, the guru of devas. Vedavati was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. She was devotee of Lord Vishnu and wanted him as her Husband. In an act of penance and dedication, Vedavati decided to perform severe austerities (tapasya). During her meditation, she endured immense hardships and stood in the middle of five sacred fires, absorbing their heat. 

Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, happened to pass by and saw Vedavati in her penance. He was struck by her beauty and wanted to possess her, but Vedavati rejected his advances, stating that she had reserved her heart for Narayana alone. Ravana, known for his arrogance and lust, became infuriated and tried to force himself upon her. In response, Vedavati cursed Ravana that he would be destroyed by a woman in the future.

Vedavati then invoked the Agni (the fire god) to consume her body, and before being engulfed by the flames, she declared that she would return to the mortal world and be the reason that will bring an end to Ravana's life.

True to her words, Vedavati was born as the daughter of Ravana. Soon the baby was born, a voice from the sky warned that the baby will be responsible for ravana's death. As to save his life, he threw the baby into the sea. The baby fell on the lap of Sea Goddess Varuni, she took the baby to the shores and handed her to Goddess of Earth, Prithvi Devi. Later Prithvi Devi handed the Child to King Janaka


Sita eventually married Lord Rama, and as the story goes, Ravana's infatuation with Sita and his abduction of her led to his ultimate downfall. Lord Rama, along with the help of Hanuman and his army of monkeys, waged a war against Ravana and defeated him, fulfilling the curse of Vedavati.


This event is considered one of the pivotal moments in the Ramayana and symbolizes the consequences of arrogance, lust, and mistreatment of women. It also highlights the power of a devoted and virtuous woman's curse, which played a significant role in shaping the events of the epic.


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