Character of the Valmiki Ramayana

Vishwamitra

विश्वामित्र

The warrior-king who became a brahmarshi, and led the young Rama to his first victories.

Key episodes

Questions to explore

  • Why did a king give up everything to become a sage?
  • What did Vishwamitra see in the boy Rama?

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