I am really sorry if i am offending anyone religious sentiments here. I am curious to know about the life of Ram and differ with due respects some of the beliefs. I believe in Hindu's religious philosophy which says "Believe whatever brings you peace of mind as long as it dosent hurt anyone"
Ram on the other hand has done some mistakes in our most revered hym Ramayan. I didnt like it when he killed Vaali from behind instead of confronting him head-on. Its against our dharma to stab anyone from behind or hiding. He asked sita to sleep in fire to prove her fidelity. Most indian men are possesive and always suspect their wives because of this. Ram left sita in forests when she was pregnant just because his people didnt accept her. No loving husband will abandon his wife that too when she is pregnant. My argument is why God almighty Ram who is the virtuous did the above mentioned things. Please note i am a Hindu and dont like anti-hinduism stand of our politicians. I believe the hindu way of life. Despite being an atheist i am still a hindu because hinduism accepts all beliefs. Atheism is also a kind of belief and i am not offending anyone in my life. My apologies once again if i unintentionally hurt anyone. I am not against Ram, just dont understand some of the mistakes made by Ram in Ramayan. He also did so many good deeds as well.
RE:Ram Ram
by MGR Fan on Sep 15, 2007 11:15 PM Permalink
Natesh,
For first time i am finding someone who says he is Athiest, but same time very polite and humble in posting. Keep the good work.
Ramayan I would say is about the limitations and difficulties and mistakes commited by God when god becomes human. That way if you see you can understand
Yes, vaali killing was first mistake. even before that, he accepted sita's request for joining him in forest. That showed lack of judgement (another human phenomenon). Then of course, was the fire test (which is likely to be latter day insertion). And finally sending her to forest during pregnancy. (there is one version that says that Sita wished to stay in the Sage valmiki's place instead of palace). Finally sita devi left to bottom of earth, Rama was left lonely and realising his mistake. That is the highlight, shows how gods also in human forms make mistake. The mistake repeatedly done is trying to over committ or over please everyone. One canot please everyone, one must , ignore what some idiots say and not give importance. that is one message
RE:Ram Ram
by Maan Singh on Sep 15, 2007 11:41 PM Permalink
try to read ramayan ,you will not find your answers here on rediff, as this is not right place 2 discuss religion. If you are hindu than its shame you dont know you religion , get converted and embrace christ or allah
