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Vedavati's immolation and curse
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A Vishnu-devotee's curse is the oldest explanation of Sita.
Ravana assaults Vedavati, an ascetic devoted to Vishnu. She immolates herself and curses that she will be reborn to destroy him.
Who: Vedavati, Ravana
Where this comes from
- modern-popular · Uttara Kanda summary, mahavidya.ca (Book 7 part 1) no sarga numbers on page
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