Q8
How does Rama demonstrate a sense of “duty” in the Ramayana?
How does Rama demonstrate a sense of “duty” in the Ramayana?
Introduction
Rama is one of the most important characters in the Ramayana, as he’s the one who avenges his father’s death and restores peace to Ayodhya. Yet, it can be hard to understand what makes him so special if you’re not familiar with Indian culture or tradition. For example: Why does Rama feel such a strong sense of duty? Why does he go through all those trials when there are other people around him who seem like they have more freedom to do what they want? And why doesn’t anyone else notice this sense of duty? Let’s explore these questions by looking at some key moments in which Rama exhibits a sense of duty (or obligation).
There is a sense of a duty or obligation that Rama exhibits in his life that is not seen in the other characters of the Ramayana.
You might be asking, “How does Rama demonstrate a sense of ‘duty’ in the Ramayana?” The answer is simple: He doesn’t.
In fact, if you look at all the other characters in this epic poem and compare them to Rama’s story, you’ll see that they don’t have any sense of duty or obligation either. They don’t do anything out of obligation or duty; they just do what they want to do because it feels good (or bad). But not so with Rama! He has an inherent sense of duty that makes him act differently from everyone else around him–even though he often acts against his own instincts for self-preservation!
Rama exhibits a sense of duty.
Rama is unusual among other characters in the Ramayana because he has such a strong sense of duty. He does not do things out of personal pleasure or profit; rather, he does what he feels like should be done. For example: when Rama is asked by his mother whether he will go on an adventure to rescue Sita, he replies that even though it would mean leaving her behind for seven years (a period during which she was abducted), it would still be better than having her kidnapped again by Ravana. This shows that Rama cares about others more than himself–he wants them to have what they want most rather than himself getting what he wants most (in this case).
Another example: after hearing news of Sita’s abduction and death at the hands of Ravana’s soldiers while trying to rescue her from Lanka via sea voyage across miles upon miles without any food or water whatsoever! The ship eventually runs aground onshore near where two towns lived side-by-side called Lankeshwaramma (Lankeswaramma) and Kishkindha respectively which were located along opposite sides of a mountain range called Chitrakuta mountain range.”
He feels like there should be a code for living, and he goes about trying to figure out ways to live by that code.
Rama is a good example of a person who has a strong sense of duty. He doesn’t just try to live by the rules, he goes about trying to figure out ways to live by that code.
Rama’s sense of duty is different from other characters in the Ramayana because his belief system is based on following an abstract code instead of concrete rules like those found in traditional Indian texts or even Hindu philosophy.
In this way, he has to act and think differently from other characters in the Ramayana who are not so concerned with what society thinks of them or what they have done (or will do) in the future.
Rama is concerned with the future. He wants to do what is right and good, but he also doesn’t want other people to think of him as someone who does things that are not considered appropriate in society. In this way, he has to act and think differently from other characters in the Ramayana who are not so concerned with what society thinks of them or what they have done (or will do) in the future.
Because Rama had a duty toward his family and kingdom, he had an obligation to protect everyone around him–even those who were evil or weak-minded–and would always try his best to help them even if it meant going against his own rules or beliefs (for example when Sita was kidnapped).
There are many different kinds of duties that one can feel during their lifetime, including ones based on family obligations (such as having children) or on moral obligations (such as helping others).
There are many different kinds of duties that one can feel during their lifetime, including ones based on family obligations (such as having children) or on moral obligations (such as helping others).
The sense of duty can be divided into two categories: moral and social. Moral duties are those that are based on principles of right and wrong, such as helping others or being kind to your neighbor. Social duties are those that are based on what society expects of you, such as having children or paying taxes.
Rama is unusual among other characters in the Ramayana because he has such a strong sense of duty.
There are many characters in the Ramayana who have strong senses of duty, but none are more unusual than Rama.
Rama is not afraid to do what he feels is right and he is willing to sacrifice his own happiness for the sake of others. He also willingly dies for his duty, even though it means that he has no chance at being reunited with his love Sita or seeing her again after death.
Conclusion
I think that Rama’s sense of duty is a very important part of his character. He feels that he has to live by certain rules, and he goes about trying to figure out ways to do this. In this way, Rama is different from other characters in the Ramayana who are not so concerned with what society thinks of them or what they have done (or will do) in the future.