who belives in Ramayana? and why?

Question

Is there any clever dude who belives in Ramayana? if you belive on it then why are you beliveing on it? is there and reson for that?

Answer 1

You believe so many scientific theories. Do you ask for proof for every one of them and have you verified them. Even science is a matter of belief. Believing on what some one has experimented and recorded. Why do you doubt sciptures then. Have you undergone first hand experience by your self in whatever you believe. If you do not believe in anything fine. It is your opinion. Why do you try to think those who believe are fools?

Answer 2

It is not clear what do you mean by believing in it? Do you mean to say whether Rama existed ever or Whether Rama was an incarnation or Whether is it possible for the characters of Ramayana to as narrated in Ramayana?

There are several versions of Ramayana written in various period some as late as 500 years back. If you compare these Ramayanas the basic thread of the story remains same but differs in details. Some incidents that are described in "Tulsidas's Ramayana" are not there in "Valmiki's Ramayana". (Tulsidas's Ramchritmanas was written later during the reign of Akbar). You can find a parallel in the scriptures of Jews, Christians and Muslims all of which narrate same story but with different shades. Take the popular charachter of "Satan" and see the different shades that have been given in these scriputures.

All these points out that some basic story does exist but it is distorted in various versions.

Next is whether Rama was an incarnation of God? Again it is a question of belief. Again draw a parallel with whether "Jesus Christ" was a son of "God" ? Whether "Prohphet Mohd." was a messanger of God? It all depends upon your set of belief. Faith is not a slave of logic. Faith is all prevasive in the world. Faith is the most powerful feeling in the world. Faith heals. Faith protects. Faith makes you love each other. Faith makes you fight with each other. Even an athiest has faith. He has faith that God does not exist. He can not prove it but he knows that God does not exist. Similarly a believer has faith in what he belives.

Answer 3

I being a Hindu I belive Ramayana and worship Rama. In my opinion in any religion understanding the moral of such epics is very essential then beliving the sotries or happenings mentioned in it. The morals of Ramayana or Mahabharata is applicable for th entire world and understanding their essense will be good for all.
Morals in Ramayana
In his Ramayana, Valmiki expresses his view of human code of conduct through Rama: life is evanescent and the hedonistic approach to it is meaningless. However, that should not allow one to be indifferent to one's own rights and duties laid down in the ancient texts. He thus adopts the view that Dharma is what is proclaimed in the Veda and it should be followed for its own sake, not for what it brings you in pain or pleasure. Doing this will ensure one's welfare in this and the next world. In addition, Ramayana also reinforces the need for thinking about the consequences before making promises, for if you make them you must keep them, no matter how hard it may be.

Sankshepa Ramayana, the brief narration of the entire Ramayana story by the sage Narada to Valmiki, forms the first sarga of Valmiki Ramayana. Narada lists the sixteen qualities of the ideal man and says that Rama was the complete man possessing all sixteen of these qualities.Although Rama himself declares "he is but a man, and never once claims to be divine, Rama is regarded by Hindus as one of the most important Avatar of the god Vishnu and as an ideal man.

Valmiki portrays Rama not as a supernatural being, but as a human with all the attendant shortcomings, who encounters moral dilemmas but who overcomes these by simply adhering to the dharma--the righteous way. There are several instances narrated in Valmiki Ramayana which cast shadows on the pristine character of the hero and reinforce the theme of Ram struggling with mortal flaws and prejudices whilst struggling to follow the path of dharma. When Rama killed Vali to aid Sugriva regain his throne, it was not in fair combat, but while hiding behind a tree. When Sita was freed from Ravana's prison, Rama forced Sita to undergo an ordeal by fire to prove her purity and later as the king, Rama killed the Shudra Shambuka for performing a yogic penance not in keeping with his perceived low station in the society, though this latter incident is contested and may have crept in because of reinterpretation later on.

Answer 4

Like your other serious responder (good answer, btw) I'm confused by your question. I find the Ramayana beautiful, and find studying it useful. I particularly get a lot out of studying the character of Hanuman, whose devotion is so pure, yet he is playful and mischievous, too. He is vigorous and strong, as opposed to a devotion that lacks the energy to act when action is needed. He also sees that he and Rama are one. Or at least, he sees it sometimes--I can identify with that!

Answer 5

It is our granth and we r indians ,these granths teach us values traditions and to follow these beliefs which take us to the right path

Answer 6

Oh, sorry, I thought you were asking if we believe in Raman noodles and I'm sure I saw them for sale at the grocery store this last weekend. But maybe I'm spelling it wrong. On, never mind!