Wednesday, October 24, 2012

What are some examples from the book The Ramayana by R.K. Narayan of how "Truth always wins"?

Although Narayan's translation of The Ramayana
is a bit shortened, some of the basic elements of truth triumphing over evil
is present.  Rama slays Ravan.  This would be the most fundamental element of truth
winning over the forces of non- truth.  Rama represents civilized order and structure, a
force of justice and truth in the world.  Ravan represents selfishness, a form of
injustice, and the basic human element of the capacity for evil that has to be rooted
out in order for collective solidarity to emerge.  Rama winning is an example of truth
always wining.  I would also point out that Sita never fades in her chastity.  She was
overpowered by Ravan and could have simply consented to being with him in order to make
her own life comfortable.  Yet, her devotion to Rama causes her to be tormented by
demons and Ravan's other wives.  However, she is willing to take this pain and suffering
in the recognition of her marriage and the bond she shares with Rama.  This represents
truth over illusion and Sita embodies it.  I think that Rama and Sita prevailing over
the illusion that covers so much of human beings represents the idea of truth
prevailing.

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