Rama Essays

One of the most divisive issues in ancient India has been the cosmic-conflict between gender. However, masculinity has always been the dominate force. Rama, King of Ayodhya in the Ramayana, fails in his patidharma due to toxic-masculinity overshadowing his dharma. While kings and husbands are not completely incompatible and both work to advance dharma, the differences amidst them outweighs the similarities. Therefore, someone who is a king cannot be a good husband, because a husband is valued for

generosity and strength proves him to be an Epic hero. Rama embarks on a journey to get Sita, his wife, back from Ravana through combat. Rama builds up his strength to eventually overthrow Ravana, as he is wise enough to plan out his attacks . Unlike Ravana, Rama does not run into the battle surprised, he plans out his tactics before the battle commences. Anger and rage is the foundation on which Ravana is fighting the war. On the other hand, Rama uses his sagacity to have an upper hand on Ravana during

Rama had basically started a war to get his woman back, in the eyes of the public it seemed that Rama had just went after what was taken from him. Yet if you look deeper into the context clues and the private conversation between he and Sita you realize he had deeper intentions. Rama and Sita were yes, royalty, but they also represented so much more. In the East/Middle Eastern cultures relationships mean so much more than in the West. They are held in an extremely high regard; Families have to

I think King Arthur and Rama displays the same attributes showing that they are the epitome of Christianity (Arthur) and Rama (Hinduism) by being virtuous and God chosen. Arthur was chosen as the worthiest to be king by being able to pull out the sword that neither knights nor noblemen can pull out and during his time it is believed that God chooses the rightful rulers like David and Saul (through Prophet Samuel likewise Arthur through Merlin’s prophecy.) Merlin can also be compared to Gandalf the

Purity, Hinduism, and The Story of Rama and Sita Purity is as concept derived from the early Hindu faith, and it is the main goal. “Sita Sings the Blues” and “The Ramayan” are examples of two different versions, and they ultimately conclude with very different endings. However, both stories keep their concentration on the importance of remaining pure. Both depictions of this eminent folklore approach this goal from different angels, and by looking at them separately and in comparison, to each

battle between two interesting characters with allies in both parties initiates where at the end only one will keep standing. Rama and Vibishina provide codes to live by in one’s society; Ravana shows the consequences of breaking the codes. Rama and Vibishina demonstrate how to live well, not only by their actions, but for being non-violent, respectful, and merciful characters. Rama and Vibishina guide society on how to live well. To demonstrate,

The epic poem, The Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by N.K. Sandars, tells the story of the ancient king of Uruk, Gilgamesh, and his desperate search to immortalize himself. The Indian epic, The Ramayana, written by R.K. Narayan, recounts the tale of Rama, who is the incarnation of Vishnu sent down to destroy Ravana and bring peace to the world. Both of these individuals are considered ancient heroes by modern standards. Heroes are individuals that humanity looks up to as superior beings, but who are

and Juliet, you had Rama and Sita. Although the epic is not centered around them, it gives us an insight on how the author viewed

structure. Both “heroes” of the story embark on individual journeys; additionally, both texts present prominent battles between the morals of good and evil. However, both differ in a physical and spiritual approach. In the Ramayana, the main character, Rama, embarks on a physical journey. His first journey begins when he is banished to the forest; his wife, Sita, and his brother, Lakshmana, join him. His wife Sita is kidnapped by the antagonist, Ravana, which is where Rama’s second journey commences.

Vāli’s obliteration. On the way, they pass saptajana āśramam. Sugrīva takes Him to Kiṣkindā cave. Rāma asks Sugrīva to challenge Vāli to a duel so He can kill him. Sugrīva approaches the cave and tightening up his clothes, he hollers in a booming voice to Vāli to give him a fight. Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa and Āṅjaneya hide behind a tree. Vāli and Sugrīva fight with their fists with their full force. Rāma keeps watching. Both of them look so stunningly similar. Both of them look identical; what an extremely

When a character is portrayed as a hero, they typically have qualities such as strength, confidence, and this person wields his aspects in order to conquer evil. However, in most cases the steps in order for someone to become a hero is not talked about. Are there certain events a hero must undergo in order for them to reign the title as a hero? Well, according to Joseph Campbell there are certain steps a character must endure in order to own that title. From the two stories, The Epic of Gilgamesh

The traditional Jains, like Buddhists and Hindus, believe in the efficacy of mantras and that certain sounds and words are inherently auspicious, powerful and spiritual. The most famous of the mantras, broadly accepted in various sects of Jainism, is the "five homages" mantra which is believed to be eternal and existent since the first ford-makers time. The medieval era Jain worship practices, according to Ellen Gough, also developed tantric diagrams of the Rishi-mandala where the Tirthankaras are

Rikio Asakura Literature Higher Level Word Count: The Handmaid’s Tale Essay Task Offred states ‘I’m sorry there is so much pain in this story. I’m sorry it’s in fragments, like a body caught in crossfire or pulled apart by force. But there’s nothing I can do to change it.’ Discuss Atwood’s narrative style and evaluate its effectiveness in terms of a contemporary audience’s reception of the novel: Much that confronts readers in Atwood’s science fiction tale of dystopian future is likely

In the novel, Arrow of the Blue Skinned God, Jonah Blank tells the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, as he travels across India in the footsteps of the protagonist, Rama, comparing and contrasting the modern Indian values with those found in the text. In doing so, Blank questions the duality of good and evil, as do most Indians who read the epic, coming to the conclusion that good and evil are one in the same. This view, in turn, is compatible with the Hindu views of dharma. All things are a part of the

everyday life. There are many different interpretations of the ideas and characters from the sacred Ramayana that political leaders in India use in order to target a different audience’s viewpoints. In R.K. Narayan's Ramayana, the Ramayana follows Rama, who is a reincarnation of Vishnu, as he goes to save his wife, Sita, from the demon Ravana. What makes the Ramayana so important is that since it was written circa 500 BCE, most Hindus know something about the text and interpret it in ways that they

because both Lakshmana and Rama had hurt

Lakshmi has had many emotions throughout the book but two of the main emotions are anger and proudness. Lakshmi first felt proud when her stepfather told her she would be going to the city to work as a maid. She was excited and knew that her money would greatly help her family. Her mom didn't want her to go but Lakshmi told her that she would be one less mouth to feed and she would make enough money to buy a new roof. Even as Lakshmi left her village and started traveling to the city she was excited

Freya Stark’s being a woman does add to the interest and individuality of her narrative in ‘The Southern Gates of Arabia’ in several ways. In her book British traveler Freya Stark takes her readers through her journey in and around Arab world as she discovers new places she has not seen before. Stark notes her unforgettable adventure in her writing as she writes about the Hadhramaut Valley. Stark takes us through her journey as she discovers the Bedouins whom she fantasies about and is interested

Moreover any deformity in the child was also blamed on fairies. Along pinching, this abduction was a part of fairy punishment, which was given to careless parents as Keith Thomas mentions that fairies were “predatory and might swoop down to snatch an unguarded infant child, leaving a changeling in his place. They might also nip, pinch or otherwise torment a careless housewife or untidy servant maid” (610). Shakespeare has also altered the perception of this abduction. Titania has stolen a boy from

In Margaret Laurence’s novel The Stone Angel, the reader follows an old woman named Hagar struggle with coming to terms with her past and present as she approaches the end of her life. One recurring theme that Hagar reflects back on was her struggle to break free of the gender roles her patriarchal inner circle assigned to her. In The Stone Angel the main character Hagar is oppressed and controlled by the gender roles enforced by her father and husband. From a young age Hagar’s father restricted