Ramayana

Consisting of 1,196 chapters and kandas and 55,102 verses combined, the Christian Bible and the Ramayana of Valmiki are two of the most important sacred texts of their respective religions (Kizziah, “King James Bible Statistics”; “Ramayana: Organization”). The Christian Bible, an ancient religious text consisting of both the Old and New Testaments, uses multiple narratives and parables to convey important values and themes. Christianity follows the teachings of the Old Testament, which contains…

Rama is the human embodiment of Vishnu, one branch of the trinity that makes up one “Supreme God.” The purpose of this character in the Ramayana is to vanquish the evil that has bombarded the world; this book characterizes Rama as “a savior” (Narayan 13). When deciding who to appoint as his successor, King Dasaratha concludes that Rama is the best choice because he surpasses all, being “the embodiment of perfection” (Narayan 14). Evidently, Rama cares deeply for all people, displaying no signs…

Ramayana Paper Hinduism dates back to 2000 B.C.E, where its roots where established in India. Hinduism does not necessarily have a time of origin or founder, but is referred to as timeless, known to have always existed (“Library”). It consists of a compilation of sacred texts known as Santana Dharma, also referred to as “The eternal teaching” (“Library”). In the Indian religion of Hinduism, an extremely important term known as Dharma refers to the moral order of the universe and a code of…

During the time of The Ramayana India 's society was largely patriarchal and women were expected to be perfect wives that were submissive to their husbands (Trautmann, 88). This idea was especially present among castes that were of a higher class, much like the lives that Rama and Sita were born into. Upon first glance it appear as though Sita is nothing more than a product of her time; a young and naive princess that is all too willing to sacrifice everything for her husband and follow the…

class, one thing that most of the novels had in common is love. From loving a family member to a person of interest, each type of love faces its own challenge. Three original works that clearly displays their own unique idea of love are Kebra Nagast, Ramayana, and Tale of Genji. In these three works love faces challenges such as lust, ambition, and jealousy. In Kebra Nagast, a story challenged by lust, King Solomon seduces the Queen of Sheba. The Queen of Sheba pays a visit to King Solomon…

matrimony to begin a family. The bible has conditioned many to believe that woman were made for man and men were made for women. At the top of one 's head, an ideal couple 's relationship should be built on trust, respect, and commitment. The epic Ramayana of Valmiki describes Rama to be the ideal man since he has a strong faith in dharma and is an incarnation of Vishnu, thus making Sita the ideal women. Rama is loved by his people and the next in line for the crown, making him and Sita the…

In Valmiki’s Ramayana, Rama’s treatment of his wife Sita zigzags as his honor is threatened, therefore turning sour when he is obligated to challenge his wife’s chastity. One of the first interactions between Sita and Rama occurs after Rama has been asked to go into exile, in which he explains that “the forest is not a place for a princess like [Sita]” (Ramayana Book 2, Page 1182). This exchange exemplifies how Rama views women as weak in the face of danger, even if he does care for her and does…

In both iterations of the Ramayana of Valmiki epic poem, the main characters are portrayed as ideal figures in society and portray a high standard of what it means to be a man or woman. The titular character Rama, the eldest and most favored son of King Dasharatha is portrayed as the perfect son, husband and an excellent warrior – he is referred to as “the best of men” on occasion and lives his life on the principle of righteousness. As a result, these qualities have earned him the praise and…

past cultures. An ancient Indian story, The Ramayana, describes Rama, who is an embodiment of dharma, and his wife Sita, who is perfectly pure. They are seen as ideal individuals, and the city of demons that the story is based around is seen as the epitome of evil. Plato formulates his ideal city in The Republic, which describes the ultimate virtues and characteristics individuals and societies should strive to achieve. Both the Ancient Indian Ramayana, written by Valmiki, and Plato’s The…

relationship between men and women in the texts are similar to what we have read in the ancient Greek and Indian texts The Iliad, The Odyssey and The Ramayana of Valmiki. There is a blatant divide between the status of the sexes, men are again the dominant gender, who rule and do as they please, while the women are once again just a part of man 's world. Like the Ramayana of Valmiki, men were allowed to have multiple wives, concubines and other relations, but such acts would be deemed…