Mahaparshva is a counsellor of Ravana who urges him to take Sita by force. Ravana reveals he cannot, because of a curse. Mahaparshva is killed in the war.
RoleRakshasa of Ravana's family
Appears inRamayana
GroupRavana's family
KingdomLanka
First appearsYuddha Kanda, Sarga 13
Sargas5 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mahaparshva?
A counsellor and general of Ravana.
Why could Ravana not force Sita?
Because of a curse that he would die if he took a woman against her will.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.13, 6.36, 6.70, 6.96, 6.99)
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