Sanskrit Epics — DU BA (Hons) Sanskrit Previous Year Question Papers

Write a summary of the dialogue between Ram and Jabali in Ayodhya Kanda (Canto 109) of Valmiki Ramayana and explain its philosophical significance. "Ramayana is the source book for Indian values." Discuss this statement with reference to the concepts of an 'Ideal King' and 'Ideal Family. Critically examine Rama's refutation of Jabali's atheistic arguments (Nastika-vada) in Sarga Establish the immortality of soul on the basis of the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Translate any two of the following: Explain with reference to the context of any two of the following: Write short notes on any three of the following: { | 3{} { (Ideal Character of Rama) 7) 34| { (Nature of Atman in the Gita) ą # (Influence of Epics on Lyric Poetry) 3.) → (Jabali's view on Truth)