Who was Manthra: In the Ramayana, Manthara is considered to be the main reason for sending Lord Rama into exile for 14 years. Her image in the public eye is that of a woman who creates a rift in the family. After Sri Rama went into exile, King Dasharatha also died due to separation from his son. Despite all this, Kaikeyi kept Manthara with him. After all, what was the reason that Kaikeyi always believed everything Manthra said and never treated her like a maid.
Came to Ayodhya with Kaikeyi
Kaikeyi was the daughter of the Aswapati emperor. Kaikeyi was a very beautiful, virtuous and brave woman. King Dasharatha loved Kaikeyi the most among his three queens. According to the story, when Kaikeyi was married to King Dasaratha, her maid Manthara came with her to Ayodhya from her maternal home.
Had a special relationship with Kaikeyi
Kaikeyi and Manthra had a special relationship with each other. Due to which she always stayed with Kaikeyi. According to the legend, Manthara was actually the daughter of King Aswapati's brother Vridashva. Manthara was a very beautiful princess before. Kaikeyi and Manthra being sisters were good friends. They did not live without each other at all.
How did Manthara become ugly?
According to legends, Manthara was a princess and very intelligent. But due to a childhood illness, she could not tolerate heat and thirst. One day Manthra felt very thirsty and drank sherbet. After which all the organs of his body stopped working. After many treatments, Manthra's whole body recovered but his spine remained permanently bent. For this reason he did not marry.
