Life Lessons You Can Learn From Ravana: The Hindu God Shiva's 'Most Devoted Devotee'?

This Dussehra, as the whole of India gathers to burn effigies of Ravana, might do us an ounce of good, if we introspect exactly what kind of a man was Ravana, and burn not the man himself, but the evil qualities that got the better of him.

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Regardless of the antagonist of the Ramayana-Ravana, there are some traits possessed that were truly considered legendary. Shocked, right? No matter all the evilness he possessed, he is still known for some great traits that every person should have. Curious to know them? Here are some of the life lessons we can learn from Ravana, an utterly misunderstood character in the Ramayana:

1. Power Of Education

Lankesh was the great-grandson of Lord Brahma (the creator of the Universe) and the grandson of Sage Pulastya (one of the ten Prajapatis produced by Brahma). He was born to Sage Vishrava and his second-wife, Kaikesi.

Ravana was one of the most knowledgeable men to have walked the earth. Ravana was well-versed in the four Vedas: The Rig, Yajur, Sama, and the Atharva Veda. He was completely versed in all the Shastras and Vedas.

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Ravana is also known for having immense knowledge in the fields of astrology and medicine. The Ravana Samhita and the Arka Prakasham are attributed to him. Hence, take the pledge to expand education.

2. Love for family

Although Ravana was wrong in kidnapping Sita, it was for the respect of his sister. Surpanakha¡¯s nose and humiliated her. So Ravana kidnapped Sita to seek retaliation from Ram. No one can warrant abduction because it¡¯s a sin. But one should learn the sound quality of embracing your family absolutely.

3. Respect Women

Stop seeing every woman in the wrong way and respect her feelings. According to Hindu mythology, when Rambha visited Kailasha to attend a sacred festival, Ravana, the Rakhsa king, saw her. He was captivated by her beauty and sought her to fulfil his lust. After that, she told him that he would die if he touched a woman without her consent.

4. Leadership

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Ravana was a very efficient and just ruler, acknowledged even in Valmiki's Ramayana. In his rule, Lanka was called Sone Ki Lanka and entered the golden and most prosperous period in its history. He assumed leadership over the army of the demon king Sumali and established a golden rule over Lanka. According to Hindu mythology, Lanka was built by Vishwakarma, the best of all architects. Ravana was also a caring ruler, who looked after his subjects well.

5. Ego always kills

An insatiable, all-consuming ego turned out to be Ravana's Achilles' heel, which negated all his otherwise divine qualities. In this respect, he is, and will forever be, a lesson to illustrate that even though one is well endowed with good qualities, a single frailty in character is enough to drag you to your end.

The main reason for the defeat of Ravana was his ego. Once, Ravana cut off Vibhishana's words when he tried to advise him due to his ego and pride. Ravana's egotism made him kidnap Sita for vengeance, and ultimately, Lord Rama destroys Ravana. So, be a down-to-earth human being and learn from your mistakes.

6. Never reveal your secrets

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The secret should always be secret. It shouldn¡¯t be revealed to your near and dear ones either. Lankapati Ravana shared his weakness with his real brother Vibhishana, which eventually turned him back. Ravana has called this his biggest mistake in life.

On the 10th day of the battle between Ravan and Rama, Vibhishana (his brother) told Rama to strike an arrow at Ravan¡¯s navel. Thus, killing the demon king This story teaches us never to share our weakness with anyone.

NOTE: This article is not glorifying Ravana at all. The main motive of this article is just to point out a few life lessons, we can learn from Ravana.

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