10 Things We Learnt From Ramayana

Sunday morning was the most anticipated day of the week for those who grew up at the start of the ’90s as the whole family would sit together to watch the epic from Ramanand Sagar. Probably earlier reasons to sit and watch the epic were more than just a TV or you can say, a TV set in some neighborhoods. One of Ramayana’s most valuable lessons is that it put together family members in one room, not the whole family, but the whole community. TOGETHERNESS, or better quote, brings together the family members compared to today, when everyone in our room has a set of images and people meet once a week in a city like Mumbai, because of time restrictions, communication gaps, etc.

Here are the 10 things we learned from the epic saga:

1. Unity in diversity

The best message of Ramayana when Prabhu Shriram stepped on Lanka was the peace of variety. From humans to livestock and insects, everyone was there. In the battle, Prabhu Shriram was helped by everyone. After that, King Dasharatha had 4 sons and they were all very special, yet also strong, which allowed a growing family to avoid the time of grief. Love prevailed in all of Prabhu Shriram’s family. Within this passion, there was no place for gift, wrath, or deception. For 14 years, Laxman has been residing in exile with his elder brother, Prabhu Shriram. On the other side, Bharat pushed aside his elder brother’s chance to sit in his chair. Such teachings of brotherly affection drive us more than gullibility or worldly desires to esteem relationships.

2. Victory over Evil

The greatest hope for Ramayana is that good triumphs often over darkness. The manner in which Ravana looked at Mother Sita and Lord Rama eventually conquered Ravana and rescued Sita. The essence of this story is that whatever the power or greatness of evil is, it only gains truth at the end of the day because of its good intentions and virtues.

3. True Devotion

Hanuman Ji presented Lord Rama with unflinching confidence and devotion. His massive and selfless devotion to Lord Rama shows us how in times of need to support a neighbour. God advises us that we must give up at the foot of our worship without hesitation. We get nirvana or redemption and are rid of life and death as we surrender ourselves to the foot of the all-present Creator.

4. Love and Kindness

Lord Rama is a paradigm of compassion, goodness, and positiveness, which can give us a peaceful and rewarding life if either of us takes 10 percent of it in our daily lives. The calm and compassionate discharge of a son, husband, brother, and king’s responsibilities makes us aware of the qualities of human beings such as mutual love and respect. We must learn from Ramayana ki seekh or lessons of Ramayana in our modern times in order to conquer the evils of society.

5. Be strongly committed towards duty

Away from being Sita’s husband, Ram was also the King of Ayodhya. And the King’s duty is to rejoice in his subjects. And therefore, after questioning her chastity, he had to leave his wife for the sake of the masses. He was a husband committed to his wife’s obligation. But as a king, before his personal ones, he had to think about the wishes of his subjects.

6. Always take the direction of righteousness

Vibhishana, Ravana’s younger brother decided not to support his sibling in the battle against Ram but took the direction of righteousness. He realized that the kidnapping of someone — a married lady had perpetrated a sin for his uncle. Thus he helped and supported the rights over his own family, which is really commendable and should be engulfed by others.

7. Do not consider anyone inferior

Nobody can think a lower Mighty Prince Ram will use Vanar Sena’s (monkey army) to create a bridge (Ram Setu) to free Sita in Lanka. Not only did the little monkeys support him in creating the setu, but they also engaged in the battle against Ravana.

8. Not to give up on difficulties

As they say, they’re not successful people who never fail, they try over and over until they succeed. For 14 years in exile in the jungle, Rama, who was a prince with exposure to all worldly comforts. Also, while looking for Sita, he faced many obstacles. Yet rarely did he waver or give up what he would do. Sita too strongly assumed that she would be safe from the bondage of Ravana. They claimed they were successful given the obstacles and hardships endured by Rama and Sita. Tell your child to trust in his ability and see the bright side of things still.

9. Consider it well before deciding

King Dasaratha, is pleased to have two of her wishes with his wife, Kaikeyi. She offered up her time for the coronation of Rama and then asked Dasaratha if he would give her wishes. She asked Kaikeyi without a second thought to go and search for something she needed. Kaikeyi, one of Dasaratha’s 3 daughters, requested the coronation of her son Bharata and the banishment of Rama from Ayodhya. Afterward, if Dasaratha had kept his assurances more honest, he would have spared his family a lot of heartbreak and misfortune.

10. Importance of good friends and well-wishers

We need social ties in today’s fast-paced world to develop. A big part of our social circle is friends. Learn to treat your children kindly by telling them the story of Hanuman and other friends, who have helped Rama to look for Sita, build a Lanka bridge and fight with him. In the Ramayana, there are other connections, such as the partnership between Sita and Trijata. During Sita’s tenure in Ashoka Vatika, he remained a faithful comrade. Your child should also be informed about the relationship between Rama and Sugriva.