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Hanuman
- The Trusted Deputy -
(Feb.
24th 2001)
How a deputy is supposed to act, when there is no clear
instruction? Hanuman shows it in his first appearance in the
epic…
Hanuman
- The Trusted Deputy -
(Feb.
25th 2001)
Allow the brain to remain uncoloured by the dictates of the
heart. Even when it turns out to be right, look for evidences
before you come to any conclusion.
Hanuman
- The Trusted Deputy -
(Feb.
26th 2001)
'Child of eloquent tongue' was how Sri Rama described Hanuman. A
testimony to his communication skills…
Hanuman
- The Trusted Deputy -
(Feb.
27th 2001)
When delegating, it is important to give the necessary authority
to the person and empower him appropriately.
Hanuman
- The Trusted Deputy -
(Feb.
28th 2001)
A deputy, who masterminded a win-win situation…
Hanuman
The Trusted Deputy -
(Mar.
01st 2001)
Place an idea in its proper sequence is the message that Maruti
gives to anyone who has an eye for presentation skills…
Hanuman
The Trusted Deputy -
(Mar.
02nd 2001)
Hanuman emerges as a wonderful support and guide to the leader
in a dilemma…
Hanuman
The Trusted Deputy -
(Mar.
03rd 2001)
Convincing Sugriva on the supremacy of Sri Rama’s strength
over that of Vali…
The
brewing of a crisis I -
(Mar.
04th 2001)
A crisis is in the making. Who else can handle it so beautifully
and diffuse it, except Hanuman…
The
brewing of a crisis II -
(Mar.
05th 2001)
The seed of the crisis… Sri Rama in a depressed mood during
the rainy season.
The
Brewing of a Crisis
-
(Mar.
06th 2001)
The crisis takes shape and bursts forth in seething and
uncontrollable rage…
Crisis
turning into calamity -
(Mar.
07th 2001)
The immensity of the crisis. Hanuman takes charge of the
situation…
Diffusing
the potential bomb -
(Mar.
08th 2001)
A small, clever step that brought back normalcy. Hanuman
displays his good people skills….
An
emergency in the battlefield -
(Mar.
09th 2001)
The story of Lakshmana’s predicament in the battlefield and
how Hanuman managed the situation…
Mind
is the mightiest weapon
-
(Mar.
10th 2001)
Ravana broke Lakshmana’s arrow case and the latter needed some
time to resume. Hanuman intervenes to manage the scene…
Mind
is the mightiest weapon and the weakest betrayer -
(Mar.
11th 2001)
Hanuman inflates Ravana’s ego to keep him out of focus. An
example of how pride can be used against the proud…
When
the very purpose of the war is nullified…(I) -
(Mar.
12th 2001)
Indrajit and his master plan to shock Rama into inactivity…
When
the very purpose of the war is nullified…(II) -
(Mar.
13th 2001)
The plan to frustrate Rama, Lakshmana and the entire Vanara
host…
When
the very purpose of the war is nullified…(III) -
(Mar.
14th 2001)
Stooping down before an enemy in a difficult situation demands a
different kind of chivalry. Hanuman did that too…
Rama,
the embodiment of perfection -
(Mar.
15th 2001)
Rama has the dignity of Nestor and the cleverness and skill of
Ulysses, but Nestor lacks the fire and delicate moral
sensibility and Ulysses the straightness…
Sri
Rama and his distress(I) -
(Mar.
16th 2001)
When distress strikes repeatedly like the unending waves of the
ocean striking on a rock…
Sri
Rama and his distress(II) -
(Mar.
17th 2001)
The validity of following righteousness often arises in our
minds. Turpitude seems to be a better and wiser option for
rectitude at such times…
Seeking
help in times of distress -
(Mar.
18th 2001)
Rama, the greatest of anyone who trod this earth, did not
hesitate to seek the advice of Vibishana, his follower, who took
refuge in Him.
Of
councils and counsels -
(Mar.
19th 2001)
What is the purpose of summoning a meeting? The difference
between the approaches of Dasaratha and Ravana…
Of
councils and counsels II -
(Mar.
20th 2001)
A good politician even in those days, Ravana makes a personal
misconduct of his an issue facing the country, involving the
dignity of the entire race.
Of
councils and counsels III -
(Mar.
21th 2001)
It is our deeds that shape our destiny. What is our future,
after all? It is our past, modified by the present...
Of
councils and counsels IV -
(Mar.
22nd 2001)
Make your team feel comfortable with what you do, for it is the
team that is going to execute your decision. Sri Rama shows
how…
Of
councils and counsels V -
(Mar.
23rd 2001)
Rama summed up 'When a person comes to me seeking refuge in me,
I cannot but grant it. May this end in victory or may this lead
to defeat...'
Child
of eloquent tongue -
(Mar.
24th 2001)
A winner is seen by his communication skills. Nothing is
impossible for the one who is well versed in the art of
communication…
The
blooming of a Bhakta -
(Mar.
25th 2001)
The moment of depressing defeatism turning into deep-seated
devotion…
The
blooming of a Bhakta II -
(Mar.
26th 2001)
A winner does not have the need to speak about himself. There is
absence of desire to brag about oneself.
Sita
and her anguish -
(Mar.
27th 2001)
Separation and isolation was one thing. Absence of information
was another, for absence of information is the greatest
tormentor.
Sita
and her anguish
II - (Mar.
28th 2001)
Ravana knew the mental mechanism of the commons. If he had
adopted such a technique to isolate her, starved her of
information, he knew by experience that it worked.
Sita
and her anguish
III - (Mar.
29th 2001)
Hanuman was about to kill Ravana. Being the very embodiment of
wisdom, his intellect diffused his emotions.
Sita
and her anguish
IV - (Mar.
30th 2001)
The right opening lines of Hanuman - just four words - conveyed
the central and most important message, to stop Sita from her
act.
The
Power of Power Words
- (Mar.
31st 2001)
Hanuman demonstrates the concept of power words in the Silva
Mind Control Method of Mental Dynamics…
The
Power of Power Words II
- (Apr.
01st2001)
Words! Powerful words! Would we not agree that Maruti was the
catalyst who brought about this change, silently?
The
self-appointed ambassador
- (Apr.
02nd2001)
The ability to distinguish between what unassigned job could be
and should be taken up and what should not be done, clarity,
intelligence… That is Maruti…
The
self-appointed ambassador II
- (Apr.
03rd2001)
When he was thus dragged through the streets, Hanuman was
planning is strategy. He was planning his dialogue with Ravana.
The
self-appointed ambassador III
- (Apr.
04th2001)
A leader should know when to hit and when to lie low. He should
not be guided by impulse. His decisions should be backed by
strong reasons…
The
Tail of Vali
- (Apr.
05th2001)
‘Don’t be afraid. Vali is dead and his tail went with
him.’ Hanuman’s special way of putting things across
Nothing
kills passion faster…
- (Apr.
06th2001)
The greatest of maladies is not wrongdoing alone. But the
inability to realise what one is doing is wrong…
Goal
setting and preparing
- (Apr.
07th2001)
The three important rules of working towards the goal of Jose
Silva and Burt Goldman demonstrated by Hanuman...
Communicator
par excellence
- (Apr.
08th2001)
Hanuman, the Child of Eloquent Tongue (Sollin Selvan) shows his
skills in non-verbal communication too...
The
art of report making
- (Apr.
09th2001)
A report should start with the result first. Elaboration comes
later. Maruti shows the best way of reporting…
Exploits
of Hanuman heard through Vibishana
- (Apr.
10th2001)
Hanuman did not inform Rama of his own successes and the way he
has created terror in the minds of the Rakshasas. It was not in
his nature to do so
Exploits
of Hanuman heard through Vibishana II
- (Apr.
11th2001)
Hanuman - the great communicator - fumbled for words. He did not
speak anything for he was too shy, says the poet
Brahmastra
Padalam
- (Apr.
12th2001)
The Brahmastra Padalam (Canto) is a very important juncture in
the epic. It puts almost all chief characters of the epic under
test.
Brahmastra
Padalam II
- (Apr.
13th2001)
Rama restrains Lakshmana from using the Brahmastra against
Indrajit. As is wont of him, he would not swerve from the path
of rectitude…
Brahmastra
Padalam III
- (Apr.
14th2001)
For Lakshmana, the order of his brother was supreme. He accepted
the word of Rama not to use the asthra. And he did not use it,
at the cost of his very life.
Ravana's
game plan
- (Apr.
15th2001)
Power in the hands of those void of wisdom leads to a bloated
ego. A bloated ego leads to lust. Lust leads to anger. Anger
leads to…
The
Divine Design
- (Apr.
16th2001)
What happened in Ramayana happens in the life of everyone. This
is a universal fact. That's why Robert Browning wrote…
The
Divine Design II
- (Apr.
17th2001)
It is amazing that the epic refers to time zones when describing
the flight of Hanuman in search of the herbs…
Humility,
the other name for Maruti
- (Apr.
18th2001)
Maruti's character is beyond compare. He symbolises wisdom,
strength, valour and above all, humility.
In the following pages we present a study of various major and minor characters of the Ramayana as told by Valmiki and Kamban. This study attempts to go into the character sketch, analyse the different ways in which the two poets have constructed their drama with liberal direct quotations and interpretations. These pages are sure to delight the heart of the devotee as well as the litterateur. Click on a link below to access all the articles under each character. Happy reading!
Ramayana – a character study
By
Hari Krishnan
Epics Generalia
The epics and their
relevance - (Feb. 23rd 2001)
You must read the story as a human story, lived among human beings, by a human being, and, then, Oh, what rich treasures there are of wisdom in it!
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