Prahasta

Prahasta

In the Hindu epic the "Ramayana", Prahasta ( _sa. प्रहस्‍त) was a powerful rakshasa warrior and chief commander of Ravana's army of Lanka.

By other accounts, he was maternal uncle of Ravana and Kaikesi's brother.

Prahasta leds Ravana's army in the wars against Yama, Kubera and the Devas, and the Asuras and Daityas, through which Ravana establishes his sovereignty over the three worlds. He also leads the initial Lankan response to the invasion led by Rama, Lakshmana, Sugriva and the Vanara Army.

Prahasta is slain by Rama during the "Ramayana" war.

ee also

Prahasta was actually killed by Rama's younger brother, Lakhsman on day one of the battle.

*"The Ramayana", Ramesh Menon (2001)


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