With ten heads, twenty arms, a flying chariot, and a palace of gold, Ravana has been one of the most flamboyant villains of the Hindu mythology. From our childhood, most of us emulate Lord Rama. But we seldom pay notice to what Ravana was. Ravana the grandson of the great sage Pulatsya, one of the seven sons of the creator Lord Brahma. Rudra Strota, scripture written in praise of Lord Shiva was scripted by the same evil Ravana. Besides, Ravana, a great musician first made the Rudra Veena from one of his heads and hands.
These things show a somewhat opposite image of Ravana that we mostly know about. But the biggest thing is if Ravana was such a talented person then what for we worship lord, Rama.
Rama, a simple, ascetic man devoid of all the pomposity yet worshiped till date. The simple difference between Rama and Ravana were deeds, principles, and attitudes. Rama found positivity under all circumstances, even Van vasa. On the contrary, Ravana was dissatisfied in his golden castle.
COVID 19 is like the modern multi-faceted Ravana. A demon that has transformed the way we work, eat, travel, and even sleep. It has forced the global economy to an unforeseen recession and lots of negativity. Stress and fear are some of the most common outcomes of this at both personal and professional levels. But why to think only of Ravana and not Rama during these tough times.
“Tough times never last but tough people do — Robert H Schuller”
This is the time when we nurture and grow a Rama inside ourselves. Rama, a symbol of positivity, hope, balance, and empathy. Because if we attain Rama during such tough times no other problem can stand in front of us.
So always stay hopeful and positive.
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