Jayam discusses the Mahabharata and the Ramayana’s depictions of the quest of dharma
New Delhi : Every day, we encounter Dharma vs. Dharma scenarios. In the event of a pandemic, a company that relies heavily on oxygen cylinders for manufacturing may decide to donate those cylinders...
New Delhi : Every day, we encounter Dharma vs. Dharma scenarios. In the event of a pandemic, a company that relies heavily on oxygen cylinders for manufacturing may decide to donate those cylinders in order to save a few hundred lives. A woman may decide to donate her hard-earned diamonds to her in-laws, who are in financial need. These kinds of Dharma vs. Dharma confrontations occur frequently in life. One must attentively observe their lives and the Dharma in order to choose a higher Dharma. ‘Jayam,’ Badri’s most recent book, gives his ideas on the pursuit of dharma as shown in the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
There are numerous examples from our great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata that teach us how to respond to any crisis and replicate the better aspects of life from these ancient classics. Both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are teachings on understanding Dharma. Vithura, for example, was presented with two Dharmas from which he had to pick. It was a difficult decision, and Vithura chose the incorrect one. He had to choose between following his brother’s words by summoning Dharmaputra for a dice game and defending Dharmaputra’s honour. It’s a typical case of Dharma versus Dharma.
In traditional Indian thought, Dharma is regarded as the guiding principle of the universe. It is neither philosophy nor religion, despite being the source of both. Both of these, as well as many other areas of life, are based on them. All obligations, rights, restrictions, religious observances, social responsibilities, secular laws, customs, and so on are included.
These epics are regarded as historical records that are still relevant today because they contain timeless lessons. Despite being written thousands of years ago, the Ramayana and Mahabharata have had a huge impact on Indian culture and ideas. It’s easy to see why these works are centred on the quest of dharma, the ultimate moral and ethical standard that governs human life.
Badri, the author of the soon-to-be-released book “Jayam,” delves deeply into the intricacies of dharma as depicted in these age-old epics. Through his book, Badri seeks to help his readers delve into these epics beyond our legacy and conventional frame of view in order to find solutions to modern-day challenges. Badri’s goal with his work is to help readers learn the lessons of the Mahabharata and Ramayana so that they can live their lives to the fullest by understanding and pursuing dharma.
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