Srimad Ramayana Tatva Deepika#85 (Ba:la Ka:nda)

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Srimathe Ramanujayanamaha!

Jeeyar Thiruvadigale saranam!!

 

In Ayodhya the warriors were well trained and skilled to operate the ‘asthra:s’.

They never killed the helpless, they also spared the only survivor in a family.

They did not know to kill people from behind. They never attacked those running

for life. There were many fit, strong muscled, ‘maha:rattha:s’ capable of

safeguarding their ownselves, horses and the charioteer in the war field. Thus

the kshatriyas were following a very high level of morality in life.

 

The Brahmins were well versed in Vedas and veda:nga:s. They were intelligent and

equal to rishies. They performed yajna:s. They could donate their money

generously in the yajna:s. They were noble and believed in truth. They were

thapo:nishta:s and maha:thma:s. The city of Ayodhya was crowded with such

Brahmins.

 

While describing the cities we see a difference between the descriptions of

Ayodhya and Lanka. In Ayodhya people are described more; their traits and

character are illustrated. In Lanka the army, the palaces, and their greatness

are explained. This description proves the chief difference between human beings

and demons. Good behaviour, character and dharma are important for human beings.

We see their description in Ayodhya. Things that project wordly affluence like

the physical strength and fabulous palaces are regarded important by demons.

This is seen in Lanka. Here humanity on one side (ayodhya) and devilishness on

the other side (lanka) are expounded.

 

Jai Srimannarayana!

Ramanujamma Mudumbai, Ramanuja dasi.