Rama exemplifies the significance of the core values of truth, courage and love in the life of human beings, pointed out Sri R. Krishnamurthy Sastrigal in a discourse. He shows that one can conquer the entire universe with satya which is synonymous with the omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent Supreme Brahman. Rama knows that good and bad are manifestations of the same atma. Dasaratha had promised Kaikeyi two boons in the past. But then, He realises that such an act would tarnish Dasaratha’s commitment to truth, for then Rama would not have fulfilled the 14-year period of exile in forest.

Source: The Hindu August 16, 2021 17:48 UTC