Reflection Paper On Ramayana

REFLECTION PAPER ON RAMAYANA
Anyone who wants to gain a thorough understanding of India's current situation, even
unwillingly, reminisces over its rich past; one cannot truly understand a nation's present without
first understanding its past. If we look into the great epics, especially the two epics, the
Ramayana and the Mahabarata the popularity of the Rama story spread throughout India so
widely that the story is heard or read with pleasure and piety in the palaces as well as in the
hovels evoked a great deal of interest and respect. The presence of the Rama story in almost all
the countries of Asia certainly proves the close cultural contact between Hindu India and Asia.
The Ramayana left an ineffable and ineffaceable impression on the family life and social
life, culture, and literature of the people dwelling in various parts of India. Ramayana- being the
oldest epic in India, becomes the source of information of the social, perpetual, and political
atmosphere of ancient India. Ramayana is not only a literary treasure but also a source of
ennobling influence in relationships.
Ramayana holds a unique position in the realms of literary and religious development
thoughts. It also has a significant impact on the behaviors and thoughts of later generations of
Indians. The high ideals presented in the Ramayana are revered as religious teachings. Thus, we
find that the characters, delineated in the Ramayana, ordinary human beings, are elevated to the
rank of gods by the common people of India.
The Ramayana, in my opinion, is a story about adventure and companionship, as well as
psychological insight, spiritual significance, and wisdom. It expresses the significance of
existence. And how one should grow as a person by learning from its meaning. It also discusses
love and loyalty to the person you care about. Rama falls in love with Sita. And he became so
devoted to her that he promised to marry her only. He set an example for future generations of
men in terms of what makes a sterling trait for a man's social respectability.
Rama is identified as another incarnation of Vishnu in the Ramayana, which is still the
primary source of Rama worship. The Ramayana songs are performed before a huge audience
composed of people of all the castes and classes.
He is a decent individual who deserves to be followed. He was a wonderful son. He
respected, honored, and followed his father. Rama was within his rights to dispute such an
unreasonable regulation, and he was not obligated to honor or obey his father's unlawful
promises. But, because he loves and respects his father, Rama followed him without complaining
or asking questions, and without a sign of disappointment on his face. He did what he was told.
He's also a capable leader. I believe that leaders are created rather than born. He
committed himself to train and made no excuses; in fact, he did not use his position as an excuse
not to train. It also conveys a sense of cooperation and solidarity. Teamwork, in my opinion, is
what makes the dream come true. The team must work together to attain a specific goal. When it
comes to motivation, we often make the error of thinking that it should flow from higher to
lower. If you ask me about motivation, I have an entirely different viewpoint. It is not required
for someone in a higher position to stimulate those in lower positions. The motivation should be
the other way around as well.
When the troop of monkeys became driven to help each other, they were able to construct
their bridge to Lanka. When it comes to the battlefield, the word "comfort" does not exist. Being
the son of the king, it must have been exceedingly difficult for Lord Rama to not employ his
kingdom's army and yet have a fight, so he enlisted the help of his nearest source, the forest. This
is the perfect example of someone stepping out of their comfort zone and succeeding.
Rama's desire to save Sita and the kingdom is the reason. He gave his all and
demonstrated to the people that he is deserving of the throne. There are yet more good principles
to be learned from the story. I wish that today's people be like Rama: strong, determined, goal-
oriented, loyal, and humble. This narrative has retained my eyes. If you don't give up, good
things will come your way. That's exactly what the story is trying to teach us. Rama and Sita had
a difficult time at first, but they did not give up, and as a result, they lived happily ever after.
It would be pertinent to mention here that some social conventions, mentioned in the
epic, are found to be prevailing in the societies of later periods in India. The epic upholds that the
house, cloth or veil, or enclosure these all are not the coverings of a woman; it is only the good
conduct of a woman, which can cover her. The epic further expresses that women can appear
before others publicly at the time of adversity, marriage, and also at the time of the ceremony of
choosing one's husband. Moreover, the women of ancient India can join the army of the country
and the post of an air hostess is also meant for the ladies.
Individuals' lives are governed by numerous faiths and belief systems in India, which is a
diverse and multi-cultural nation. Even though Hinduism is the religion of the vast majority of
Indians, the country is not a Hindu society. Many religious traditions, both local and foreign,
have developed in this corner of the world over time. Buddhism, Sikhism, Bhakti cult, Sufi
tradition, Islam, and Christianity are all represented. Many religious gurus, lawgivers, social
reformers, and statesmen have influenced and guided Indians' lives and culture. The
Mahabharata, Ramayana, Bhagvat Gita, as well as the Quran, Bible, Guru Bani, and other
religious texts, have shaped Indian thinking and consciousness.
Because the story was crafted in such a way that it was easily transmitted across India, it
became more accessible and popular in Hindu culture. Characters in the epic symbolized various
parts of life, such as gods, demons, or qualities, all of which emphasized Hindu religious
principles. Each of the Ramayana's volumes tells a different section of the same story,
emphasizing the virtues of loyalty, respect, and keeping faithful to one's own path in life.
Overall, the Ramayana had a profound impact on Hindu culture as a result of the teachings
learned via Rama's exploits.
It will not be an exaggeration to say that the Ramayana inspires millions of lives in India
and abroad in the past, inspires today, and will inspire in the future.

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