Rambha (apsara)

 This article is about the Apsara Rambha. For other uses, see Rambha.

Rambha
Rambha
Rambha tries to seduce Shuka
AffiliationApsara
AbodeSwarga
ConsortNalakuvara

Rambha in Hindu mythology is one of the prominent Apsaras, the magical and beautiful female beings in Devaloka. She is unrivaled in her accomplishments in the arts of dancing, music and beauty. She was born during the churning of the ocean.[1]

Legends[edit]

Viswamitra sees Rambha and curses her.

In Hindu legends, Rambha is frequently asked by the king of the Devas, Indra to break the tapasya of sages so that the intensity of their penance is tested against temptation, and also that the order of the three worlds remains undisturbed by any one's mystical powers. Once, she tried to disturb the penance of Rishi Vishwamitra, who wanted to become a Brahmarishi. Long before, the sage was seduced by Menaka, another nymph. When Vishwamitra realised that Indra had sent another nymph to lure him, he cursed Rambha to become a rock for 10,000 years till a Brahmin relieves her from the curse.[2][3]

Rambha is seen by Ravana

Rambha is the wife of Nalakuvara, Kubera's son. When she visited Kailash to meet her husband, Ravana saw her. He was captivated by her beauty and dragged her into the bushes. She pleaded Ravana to release her but her efforts could not save herself from being raped. Rambha laying on ground saw Ravana going back to his kingdom. Later Nalakuvara reached and saw his wife. In grief and anger, Nalakuvara cursed his uncle, Ravana to burst into seven pieces if he ever forced a woman. Other versions state that Rambha herself cursed Ravana. Ravana later kidnapped Sita forcefully and Sita was saved from Ravana's lust only due to the curse. His kidnapping of Sita later lead to his death by the hands of Lord Rama.[4][5]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ "समुद्र मंथन से प्रकट हुई थी अप्सरा रंभा, विश्वामित्र के श्राप से बन गई थी पत्थर की मूर्ति". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 23 May 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  2. ^ "apsara rambha | अप्सरा रम्भा को क्यों एक हजार वर्ष तक बने रहना पड़ा शिला, जानिए रहस्य". hindi.webdunia.com. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ^ Pattanaik 2000.
  4. ^ Mani 2015.
  5. ^ https://www.blush.me/unwind/rambha-apsara-raped-ravana

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