MANDODARI: VEERANGANA OF IDEOLOGICAL STRUGGLE

Abstract

Ramayana and Mahabharata are two great epics of India. As both these texts touch on the ideal values ​​of Indian culture and consciousness, even after thousands of years, the masses of India are truly inspired from them. Along with Lord Shree Rama as the lead character of Ramayana, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, King Dasharatha and other crucial characters also drawm our attention. OR not only Lord shree Rama, but Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, King Dasharatha and many other important characters draw our attention in the fafamous epic.

For instance, through the characters of Ravana’s wife Mandodari.  Valmiki has tried to explain us the importance of Dharma and Adharma. Even in the other epic, the Mahabharta, the war happens between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, depicting Adharma and Dharma respectively. In the end, Pandavas win, which is eventually the triumph of Dharma. Similarly, even in the Ramayana, the victory of Rama to Ravana describes the same. Where there is Dharma there is Rama or God. This was Mandodari’s exposition to Ravana that Lord Rama is the supreme being, the Dharma.