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The
arrow that did not kill (Feb 12th2002)
It was the wish of the Destiny to let Märïca escape the
deadliest of arrows. If Rama’s unfailing arrow did not kill
him, it is something extraordinary
The
mighty Ravana the doors (Feb 13th2002)
Märïca was startled to see Ravana at the doors of his
hermitage. He became anxious and was afraid
The
reformed Märïca (Feb 14th2002)
Märïca was a totally changed person. Gone were the days when
he used to harass the sages and one is surprised to see him
suddenly turning into a votary of Dharma.
The
divine design(Feb 15th2002)
The fact remains that Märïca was spared on the first occasion
and managed to escape on the second occasion.
The
Arrow of Rama Never Hits a Fugitive(Feb 16th2002)
‘If at all I am alive today, it is due to the fact that
Rama’s arrow does not pursue one who flees.’
The
duties of virtuous ministers(Feb 17th 2002)
We find a mention of the duties of good counsellors in a most
unexpected place in the Ramayana. Quite surprisingly, Märïca
lists them out …
The
sceptre without justice(Feb 18th 2002)
‘Drunk with your praise, your pride increases and your pride
takes you to the precipice and you lack the vision to see the
danger that lies beyond,’ Märïca continues
What
a bad king does (Feb 19th 2002)
If a king is not careful about guarding himself against base
desires, it would result in the sufferings of his subjects. He
pulls them down the path of doom
The
devil’s alternative(Feb 20th 2002)
There are five things that protect a man from yielding to
temptations and swerve from the path of rectitude
The
devil’s alternative II(Feb 21st 2002)
Märïca is more comparable with Kumbakarnan who chose death
while performing his duty, though he was convinced against what
his brother did
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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