Monday, January 28, 2019

Reading Notes: Ramayana B

Lakshmana cannot be convinced to back down by Rama and goes to kill Kaikeyi/Dasaratha (not really sure who he was going to kill), bloodlust/greed occurs


He may also wait until Rama leaves and then take his revenge. This is because he respects Rama so much but knows that Rama would try to stop him.


Dasaratha's emotional and physical state could play a role in the aftermath of Lakshmana's rage.


Bharatha doesn't seem at all like his mother, very kind and is wondering what happened to the city. Even goes out to find Rama.


The word of the Gods is of the highest authority apparently.


Why does it seem like every single character wants to die/kill themselves when they hear either Rama was leaving or Dasaratha was dead?


Kamavalli seems extremely lustful towards Rama and I'm interested to see what her true intentions are. She is actually in love with Rama but needs to remove Sita. Power of both Rama and Lakshmana is shown in battles against Kara.


Again the compulsion of love drives Ravana mad until he is forced to kidnap Sita. Rama also shows this by not wanting to leave Sita but also wanting to please her.


Ravana taking Sita

Bibliography:

The Ramayana by R. K Narayan

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