Ramayanam - The Importanat Work forever

Ramayanam, one of the great epics on Hinduism, originally written by the sage Sri Valmiki around 400 BC is known as Adikavyam. Though the text reveals the nature of the society at the time of Rama’s birth and rule, the beliefs and values of the people, the system of monarchy and family life of the commoners It has inspiration for all forever.

In Ramayanam, we can see that, Rama who kept his entire life for the upliftment of justice, truth and democracy, He became ready to banish his wife for the people. What husband said was rightly believed by wife Sitha, and got ready to go back to jungle without tears or doubts. Like this Ramayana, describes the sacrifice and morality, in every step of the life. The Ramayana talks about the trials and tribulations faced by an ideal, ethical man, represented by king Rama, how he keeps his word, attends to duty, fulfills all his responsibilities, fights for the honour of his wife and ultimately triumphs over evil. The evil is represented in this epic by Ravana, the demonic king of Lanka. Ravana, who has been incited by his sister Shoorpanaka, decides to acquire Sita as his own wife and gets his uncle Maricha to lure Rama away from the hermitage so that he can kidnap Sita. The plan is successful, now both Rama and his brother Lakshman, have to combat demons, devils and bring peace to the land and also save Sita from the demonic clutches of the mighty, egoistic king of Lanka.

Ramayana is famous with its charecters. There are many other famous characters in the story that bring out the sense of goodness and idealism. Vibhishana, the brother of Ravana, although being a demon, was secretly party to Rama’s deeds. Hanuman, Shiva in the form of a monkey with supernatural powers, was hopelessly devoted to Rama and played a major role in reuniting Rama and Sita. Jatayu, the vulture king, gave up his life trying to save Sita from the evil clutches of Ravana. Sugriva, the monkey king warrior of Kishkinda, befriended Rama and helped him to look for his beloved. Finally, Rama reached Lanka with his allies, killed Ravana and returned to Ayodhya. The return of Rama to Ayodhya is celebrated symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Ramayana is the work of fiction. Perhaps, it is said that it is also a story of inspiration. Today for the sake of personal gain, people are ready to kill their own kins and countrymen. Every one knows it is hard to follow any spotless character Ramayana. Today the world is torn between personal gains and power abuse. The person having power wants to conquer through any means and pays no heed to common men. Wife demands damage if husband doesn’t fulfill her wish. Seeing slight opportunity, husbands stray out. Brother help other if there is any personal gain and ready to dump relation if he has the power. In Political field everybody is trying to get the administration of the country. Dharma exists only in name, No good things are done, Love is only in words or it has no existence if we get some rewards. All are becoiming selfish and cruel. Lakshmonapedesam is a main part of Ramayana which gives the light to the meaningless of our selfishness and the martality of life in the world.

Ramayana is notonly famous with its story or messages but also famous in its writing. Today, we all know, the habit of reading is very poor among the new generation. We can have a good vocabulary by the reading of Ramayana in which the words flow as the waves one by one in an acean. For the writers, reading and studying Ramayana nourishes the ability to make their writings more powerful. Still it is a source of all writings, no doubt.

Anyhow the importance of Ramayana is very high and valuable in this world. It wants or advices to go on the way of truth and justice, and to do something good for the welfare of the people. May it prompt all to lead a good life with a clear and true mind!