Character of the Valmiki Ramayana
Shurpanakha
शूर्पणखा
Ravana's sister, whose spurned desire and disfigurement light the fuse of the entire war.
Embodies
- Ego and Downfall — How a brilliant, devout king falls — one act of pride at a time.
Questions to explore
- Was Shurpanakha wronged before she did wrong?
- Did the punishment fit her offence?
