Topic Research: Karma

For my project, I have decided to explore deeper into the idea and concept of Karma. I want to explore how it can affect in the present, but also in the future. All my stories are from the Ramayana.

In this week's assignments, we started to read the Ramayana. One story from our readings so far that stood out to me in a karmic way was when Dasaratha realized how his past how caught up to him. Dasaratha was saved when he was younger by his wife from an awful act. Now that his wife, Kaikeyi, wants something that he is not giving her, she holds her power over his head to get what she wants.

(Dasaratha obeying Kaikeyi's wishes to send Rama to exile; Source: Wikimedia)

Another story I could explore more in a karmic way is Vali's Story. This is another story from the Ramayana. This is a story between 2 brothers who fought with each other. As I read week 4 readings, the theme of Karma will become more obvious.

(Vali, who was killed by Rama; Source: Wikimedia)

Lastly, another story and person I want to understand more is Ahalya. So far in the book, she has done some things worthy of consequence. She wanted Sita out of Rama's mind, but ultimately got caught and had multiple features cut off. In the end she ended-up being the "thousand-eyed god".

(Ahalya reasoning with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita; Source: Wikimedia)

Bibliography: Narayan, R.K. The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic. Penguin Books, 2006.

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