Varuna is the lord of the waters and the ocean. When Rama threatens to dry up the sea, the Ocean rises in person and tells him that Nala can build a bridge it will hold up.
RoleDeity
Appears inRamayana
GroupDevas and divine beings
KingdomDevaloka
First appearsYuddha Kanda, Sarga 21
Sargas7 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
What did the Ocean tell Rama?
That Nala could build a bridge and the Ocean would hold it up.
Why did Rama threaten the sea?
Because it did not answer his prayer for passage after three days.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.21, 6.22, 6.120)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.18, 7.23, 7.36, 7.56)
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