Bibliography: Ramayana, Various Authors, Public Domain Edition
Character
The story introduces a high king named Dasharatha. This king ruled an entire kingdom, with pride. He had everything he needed. The idea of royalty is to have a blood line following in your footsteps, which the mighty king lacked. His only problem was could not have a baby, even with having three wives.
More Characters: Vishnu, Shiva, Indra and Brahma (Gods), Ravana, Rama, Laskmana, and more.
Setting
The kingdoms played a key role in the story. The kingdoms of Koshala and Janaka.
Plot
Dasharatha works towards his dream of having a son. He does so by engaging with Gods and using their attention and powers for his benefit. This plot carries onto the land of the Gods, and their battles. Ravana, a supernatural cause has plans of his own and his destruction. The plot engages in finding solutions and creating drama between humans and Gods. Sacrifice called Ashwamedha was taken place with a sacrifice of a horse in return for four sons. Although the king was promised 4 sons in return, the Gods were unable to come thru with their promise.Tough choices had to made in this journey of his. Rama and Sita's marriage causes the king to decide his next heir. Dasharatha decided rama to be the next heir, however the force of his banishment and exile causes Bharata to be the next king. Dasharatha realizes his own mistakes and eventually guilt eats him alive, with only karma to blame.
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