In the story "The Ramayana" there is an epic battle. What could it symbloize?
2007-02-27 14:57:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The triumph that results from following one's dharma (duty), plus there's also the ever-popular "good versus evil" thing too.
2007-02-27 15:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All mythological tales point towards a higher truth or moral values.
The battle was between a husband, Lord Rama, whose wife was taken captive, and the captor Ravana.
The character of Ravana is one who is arrogant and full of ego and believes no one is more powerful than him. He also believes in getting whatever he wants even if it does not belong to him. The tale thus tells us that all such traits or behaviours are of one who is negative and these qualities will lead to one's destruction.
Lord Rama on the other hand is depicted as a loyal son, a loving husband and a resposible brother. He is pious, patient and compassionate. These reflect the qualities that shoud be in a good man.
The battle conveys the message that evil will always be put to rest by good. Whenever evil rules, good will come to destroy it.
The victory of Lord Rama also tells us that good always wins over evil.
2007-02-28 01:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Rakesh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The battle between evil and virtue. However powerful one might be he or she will be punished for his wicked deeds at the end. Adharma perishes and dharma wins. One should listen to the good advise given . God takes avatar in this mundane world to protect and perpetuate dharma
2014-07-25 11:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋