Dream of Ravan
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The Dream of Ravan appeared originally in a series of articles in the Dublin University Magazine
in 1853 and 1854. It is believed to have been written by Mahathma Kumuthi. It was later reprinted as a book. It is a mystical treatise on Ravana
, the primary antagonist in the Ramayana
, and on its symbolic dream.
Dublin University Magazine
The Dublin University Magazine was an independent literary cultural and political magazine published in Dublin from 1833 to 1882. It started out as a magazine of political commentary but increasingly became devoted to literature.-Early days:...
in 1853 and 1854. It is believed to have been written by Mahathma Kumuthi. It was later reprinted as a book. It is a mystical treatise on Ravana
Ravana
' is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; who is the great king of Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted negatively, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of his sister...
, the primary antagonist in the Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
, and on its symbolic dream.