Shri Ram Character: Lord Ram is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu in our country. He is ‘Maryada Purushottam’ i.e. the best human being, who spent his life in dignity. There are characteristics in the character of Lord Rama which teach us the lesson of excellence of his life.
Tolerance and Patience: Lord Rama had unparalleled tolerance and patience. On the orders of Kaikeyi, Ram ji spent 14 years in exile and did penance to build a bridge over the sea. Despite being a king, he lived his life with the spirit of a monk, even after the kidnapping of Mother Sita by Ravana, he patiently waited for the right time.
Kindness: Lord Ram had increased the feeling of kindness in his heart. His kind nature was visible towards all creatures, be it animals or birds. He was extremely kind to Sugriva, Hanuman, Kevat, Nishadraj, Jambavan and Vibhishana and took them all under his wing.
Leadership Ability: Lord Ram was also a skilled king and leader. He showed courage to his comrades in marching in an organized manner and his leadership ability gave him the ability to build a bridge to reach Lanka.
Virtue of Friendship: Lord Ram showed true friendship with his friends. He developed friendship with Sugriva, Hanuman, Kevat, Nishadraj, Jambavan and Vibhishana and stood by them in times of crisis.
Ideal Brother: Lord Ram was also an ideal brother. His love, sacrifice and dedication towards his brothers Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan were immense. He stood with his brothers in every difficulty and inspired them to follow the right path.
From the character of Lord Ram, we learn important lessons of tolerance, patience, kindness, leadership ability, friendship and dedication in the family. From his life we get to learn how a true human being follows his religion, morality and values of life. How does one implement it in one’s life?
