Manthara is one of the most controversial characters in the Ramayana. Known as Queen Kaikeyi's loyal maid, her cunning advice led to Lord Rama's 14-year exile. While Valmiki Ramayana describes her as a 'hunchback' maid from Kekaya kingdom, various folklores suggest she held a grudge against Rama due to a childhood incident where he playfully struck her. Her influence over Kaikeyi changed the course of history, leading to King Dasharatha's death and eventually the war between Rama and Ravana. Modern analysis often refers to her manipulative behavior as the 'Manthara Syndrome'. https://otvkhabar.in/religion-happiness/life-story-of-manthara-the-most-controversial-character-of-indian-mythology-ramayan-11835653 #creator program