On this auspicious occasion of Rama Navami, let’s look at some Life Lessons we can all learn from Lord Rama’s life. If we live and abide by the values taught in the Ramayana or Ramacharitmanas, we can try to achieve perfection and success in every aspect of life. So let’s start…

1. Lord Ram showed us that the dharma of a child is to obey the elders, by following the words of His parents and Guru always. We should value and follow the advise of our elders and teachers.

 

2. He and Lakshman accompanied Sage Vishwamitra into the forest to kill the demons, who were disrupting the lives of the sages living there. We too should always give up the wrong for what is right and hold on to it.

 

3. Even though He knew he was strong enough, He did not show His strength at Sita’s swayamvar till asked by His guru, Sage Vishwamitra, to go and lift the bow. Strength with humility is required to succeed.

 

4. Rama made sure that each and every creature contributed towards building the bridge over the ocean. A difficult task otherwise, was made easy by teamwork. Remember, every little contribution counts towards the end result.

 

5. Once He made friends with anyone, He did everything He could to help them…like Sugreeva and Vibhishana. He never forgot His friends. Be a true friend!

 

6. If Rama took up a task, He always completed that successfully. He never did anything half-heartedly, be it killing the demons in the forest or helping Sugreeva kill Vali or completing the 14 year in exile. Determination and commitment will never fail you.

 

7. Lord Rama savoured fruits offered to Him by Shabri, a poor old women, after she had tasted each one of them. She had nothing much to offer – but love. Love can come to us in any form and from anyone…be ready to accept it.