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FEARLESSNESS
Navami, the day of birth of Rama, is said to be - Brave mans Birth day. And, Rama was the most Fearless warrior of his time, and all time. His fearlessness as a warrior was of course too well known. He made Ravana totally helpless on the very first day of his battle with him. He still pardoned him, asked him to go home, take adequate rest and come next day, fully prepared for the war. He would not kill even the most heinous enemy, if he is in a helpless state. Of Rama, it is therefore said Ramo vigrahavaan Dharmaha. Rama is the very embodiment of Dharma. He proved it at every stage of his life, and, in every incident of his life.
Rama very gladly accepted his banishment to the Forest as a great gift from his father and from Kaikeyi to whom his father had given a blind word to fulfill. Being crowned for the Kingdom or being sent to forest for 14 years made no difference to Rama. We all know that Lord Krishna taught Yoga in the form of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in the Dwapar Yug. But, long before that, Lord Rama was taught Yoga by Sage Vasishta and he himself taught it to Lakshmana.
In Indian tradition, it is always said that be an elder Brother like Rama and be an younger brother like Lakshmana. While all three brothers were equally devoted to Rama, Lakshmana was just more lucky than the other 2 brothers and enjoyed greater opportunity to be near Rama, and took part in all of his travails and joys. He was also more vocal in his service of Rama and Sita. There are too many instances in Ramayana about Lakshmanas devotion to Rama and Sita. Ramayana was all about Lakshmana after we speak of Rama.
in the most dangerous forests in the company of Rama compared to the luxurious life of the rich princess in Ayodhya without Rama. No amount of reasoning by Rama could alter her decision to stay with Rama. And, Sita and Rama lived their happiest period together in the Forests even as Lakshmana was guarding them and serving them all along. So, what was so great about Rama and Sita as a couple? Are there are not so many couples even today in forests? What was special about Rama and Sita?
to make all sacrifices for this purpose. The crown sits on his head just to remind him of this responsibility and not as an ornament. Crores of people mould their conduct looking at his conduct. The Dharma of the Individual has to be different from the Dharma of the King to this extent. The Dharma of the King overrides the Dharma of the Individual in him. Rama loved his wife. But, his duty as a king is higher than his duty as the husband of his wife. Ramas wife has to be above suspicion; and Ramas duty as King has greater priority compared to Ramas duty as husband. This was established by Lord Rama, at a great personal suffering. But, this came to be followed by many kings subsequently too. Is Rama and Incarnation of God? Yes. He is. If Buddha is; if Christ is; if Krishna is Rama is definitely an incarnation of God. If not does it matter? His ideals are the best ideals to this day. If we follow them; the world will be a lot more happier, joyful and peaceful place