Ramayana

the Hindu culture. To them an epic hero must be noble and self-devoting. All which Rama is but whether Gilgamesh matches up to these is still questionable. Even though Rama is seen as a more complex character, Rama’s path is predetermined in the Ramayana while Gilgamesh shows that he has complete responsibility for his own fate. In the beginning Rama goes on his quests out of obligation to his father and fulfilling his dharma whereas Gilgamesh's call to adventure his own thirst for immortality.

The tale of Sugriva in the Ramayana is crucial to Rama’s quest for Sita, justice and for Dharma. The story serves a number of purposes within the Hindu epic such as giving the reader an understanding of the relationship between brothers, friends, and rulers as well as giving us a complicated but important look at a different side of Rama. Sugriva’s story within the context of the Ramayana is quite different than the others because of a few controversial topics and questions that come up while reading

Dharma in Hinduism pertains to one’s duty towards their caste, For example a warrior’s job is to protect and serve his people. Among all parts of Hinduism, dharma is especially seen in the Ramayana, where there are many specific instances where dharma plays a key role. The Ramayana explains the story of Ram in which he works towards fulfilling his dharma and overcoming the obstacles he faces. Ram is faced with trial by exile, but before that is faced with the dharma of being a son of a king who does

In the treacherous journey to Ravana, Rama wouldn’t be able to be successful without the help of his brother Lakshmana. Lakshmana helped build houses and gives Rama guidance in the actions that he would make. He has been fighting alongside with Rama and is devoted in protecting him as this is his Dharma of being a brother. Before Rama and his brothers were born, it was prophesied that Vishnu would be reincarnated into Rama and his brothers. Vishnu said, “I shall incarnate as Dasarathas’s son, and

stories, across culturally different times and societies. I chose Sita, from the Ramayana, Penelope, from Homer’s Odyssey, and the Wife of Bath from the Canterbury Tales. Looking at the qualities of these different women, they are essential pieces to the success of the “hero”, a sidekick, almost. It was interesting to me, that across these different cultures, I found a lot of similarities between them. In the Ramayana, we see the hero, Rama, and his wife, Sita. Sita is described as the “ideal woman”

In the religion of Hinduism they believed in reincarnation and the purpose of another life since in the case of lord Rama also known as Ramachandra he is the seven reincarnation of Lord Vishnu is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world . . Lord Rama was said to be the perfect being, as well as the perfect man, husband, brother, king, and obedient son. He is usually portrayed holding a

was before this class. In this paper, I will discuss the evil ideologies of both religions and then choose which ideology that I prefer. Hinduism has a very interesting aspect to evil. I learned this right way though our reading of the Ramayana. The Ramayana is all about two main elements; demons and devotion. Ravana, is a demon Rakshasa and is “in love” with Sita. Sita is the sister of Rama and is taken by Ravana. Ravana heard that their was a beautiful maiden and he was just in love with the

Odyssey and The Ramayana both contain the theme of love with the relationships between Penelope and Odysseus, and Rama and Sita, but The Odyssey shows us a lasting relationship based off loyalty. Neither culture shows their love, physically, the way we would today. Emotions and love are very important to us in our lives today. I believe they are what keeps us happy and wishful. We see two very similar ways to portray love as well as two very different ways in The Odyssey and The Ramayana. Everyone eventually

sages in trouble. His friendship with Sugreeva is an example for us. Hanuman proved his true follower. Sita lived the life of purity and devotion in Lanka. Thus we see that victory comes to the good people. The wicked people suffer in the end. Ramayana gives us consolation when we are in trouble. (3) I am fond of reading books. I have read a good number of novels, dramas, short stories and poems. Some books merely give enjoyment. There are others which leave a deeper impression on the mind

Sophia Cazanas Cazanas 1 October 21, 2014 IDH1001 Professor Adam Gorelick Dharma What is the purpose of life? Does everyone have a set of moral codes? In the novel, Ramayana, written by R.K. Narayan, the purpose of life and morality codes are examined and observed by the characters. This story is an ancient Indian epic and is considered to be a “sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe thronged with heroes, deities, and demons.” This Indian myth is “one of