Because of my infatuation with the movie "A Little Princess” and
I do admit I own a copy of the movie on DVD, I am able mesh the traits of the
characters from “The Ramayana” with the characters that played in the movie.
Knowing the background story makes reading the Indian epic worthwhile and
far more pleasing than what I have ever imagined.
Dasaratha, who is the father of Rama, is
the king of his land and a man of his word. After not being blessed with
children, he soon pleads and is blessed with four boys; Rama, Bharata,
Lakshmana, and Satrughna. He holds Rama closest to his heart, as a loving
father should; however, you see that he favors him more in comparison to his
other sons due to Rama's loyalty, kindness, compassion, and honesty. Rama
is a humble young man and obedient to all authority. He does not make
differences out of people and believes everyone should be treated with respect.
This trait is often shown when he approaches the people of his country, and his
stepmothers who he calls mother, as if they too have given birth to him like
his own mother Kausalya.
Swooned out of giving Rama the throne by Bharatas' mother Kaikeyi,
Dasaratha does not die because he is old. He dies of a broken heart
because of his son's obedience towards him and his stepmother Kaikeyi.
Rama and Sita's love surpasses the
feelings of infatuation. They are what I consider the lovers of love.
Helpless romantics who fall in love from first sight, and are in constant
thought of the person they have laid eyes on.
They have you wonder if the one you truly love thinks of you as much as
you think of them. Their bond of love has
lasted through their reincarnations, and their relationship is built on strength
and support, which is an example to all who have not experienced such.
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