This "telling" of the Ramayana story was adapted by Larry Tominberg for classroom use. If a teacher is unable to provide fuller version of the text, this one may be used.
The Boyhood of Rama
On the banks of the Sarayu River stood the beautiful city of Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala. In the city there were magnificent palaces decorated with precious stones. Spires of great temples rose above the city as if to touch the sky. For protection, the city was surrounded by a great moat. The people of Ayodhya were peace-loving and happy. No one was ignorant or poor. Everyone had faith in God and read the scriptures daily.
Each person knew his or her role in society. The brahmins devoted their lives to studying the sacred texts. The rulers and warriors governed and protected the city. The farmers and merchants fed and clothed the citizens.
Yet, all was not well in Ayodhya. Dasaratha, the king was unhappy. Although he was very old, he had no son to inherit his throne.
One day the king called upon his priest Vasistha. "Vasistha," he said. "I am growing old. I long for a son, a son who will take my place on the throne."
The priest knew all too well that his king needed to have a son. He replied, "Dasaratha, you will have sons. I shall perform a sacred rite to please the gods."
Excited by this wonderful news, the king ran to tell his three wives Sumitra, Kaikeyi, and Kausalya, "I will have sons!"
At the same moment many of the gods were growing more and more
RE:Dare to write like this ?
by sangineersha on Sep 24, 2007 02:32 PM Permalink
KARUNANIDHI (KILLER, GROUP COMMANDER, COMMUNAL SPEAKER, CORRUPTION, IMMORALITY) ALL in ONE !!!!!!!!!!
RE:Dare to write like this ?
by desh on Sep 24, 2007 02:10 PM Permalink
RE:RE:Dare to write like this ? @tan Bcoz this is a modern world. We hindu dont blv in blind faith. We accepts changes with time. We use our mind and takes decisions of our own that does not depends on some books like ramayan, kuran or bible. We accepts what is right. We gave up many bad things. ------------------ ------------------- But muslimshave blind faith on their religion. Still many wifes... War in the name of religion.... etc........ I stoped bcoz dont want to hurt anybody... ......... But guys open ur eyes .use your brain....... Around the glob u ppl fighting for your allah.
RE:Dare to write like this ?
by Mohd Haris on Sep 24, 2007 02:20 PM Permalink
Yeah sure u change with time ...today u call your parents as ur father n mother ...tom God knows who will be they.....definitely u change with time .....hehehhehehe....what a shaky believe
RE:Dare to write like this ?
by linus on Sep 24, 2007 02:01 PM Permalink
moron.. the rule to have a single wife is doctrined in our constitution for Hindus. Hindu religion does not preach on the number of wives you can have unlike your s.h.i.t religion which delves into the nitty gritty of everyday human life..any ways what can be expected from someone who is educated at a Madrassa learning how to become a jihadi fundamentalist and terrorist
