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Why Was Vishvrava Both the Father of Kubera and Ravana? The Two Natures of Mind
Ramayana, Basic Concepts Arpan Gupta Ramayana, Basic Concepts Arpan Gupta

Why Was Vishvrava Both the Father of Kubera and Ravana? The Two Natures of Mind

A Q&A explaining how Sage Vishrava, symbolizing sensory-based knowledge, became the father of both Kubera and Ravana. His two wives represent two natures — one pure, giving rise to divine qualities (Kubera), and one lower, giving rise to negative tendencies (Ravana). The story shows how both light and shadow emerge from the same mind.

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