Week 3 Reading Diary: Ramayana PDE

Notes for Ramayana by Valmiki

·         Bharata was extremely close to his father and brothers.

·         Jabali’s attempt to convince Rama to return to the kingdom was extremely powerful and well thought out. However, Rama showed his resilience when he decided to remain in the jungle. He had no other desire than to obey and honor his father by obeying his last and final command.

·         Loyalty is shown throughout this part of the story; brother to brother, son to father. Rama stays in the jungle and Bharata acts as though his is in temporary control of the Kingdom, reminding everyone that Rama is the true king

·         Rama is also very loyal to Sita when he sends the temptress Shurpanakha off to try to get with his brother.

·         Everyone is out to get Rama! He was exiled to the jungle, yet he is still being threatened by Shurpanakha.

·         During The Chase portion of Ramayana, I find it interesting that someone imitates his voice in order to try and trick him and his loved. His only weakness might simply be himself.

·         When Ravana kidnaped Sita, she continued to refuse to be unfaithful to Rama

·         A great love story is developing between Sita and Rama. Both resisted temptation to cheat on their marriage. Both have endured physical traumas, and Rama is currently searching for the “damsel in distress”. The world needs to take a life lesson from Sita and Rama. Too many marriages are ending because of one person in the marriage cheats on the other. Everyone needs to just read The Ramayana

Jatayu trying to save Sita (image info)