Until that day, war was an ordinary thing for the boy, and a source of amusement.
Swinging a sword or letting loose an arrow, it was all just fun for him.
But when Sita was abducted, and he faced the demon lord Ravanna in battle, at long last Rama knew the terror of war.
He did not fear death. But if he died, then those behind him, his comrades, his brother, and even his beloved Sita would all be lost.
He did not fear being wounded. But the thought of his men and brother throwing away their lives filled the depths of his heart with dread.
Battle is very frightening. But Rama never yielded or fled.
To kill or be killed, wound or be wounded.
He accepted it all and faced the battle.
That in itself is the nature of a hero.
To feel fear, yet press onward, shouting the names of those you love!
Until that day, war was ordinary to the boy, and a source of pleasure.
Swinging swords and loosing arrows were mere amusement.
But only when Sita was abducted, and Rama had to challenge the demon lord Ravana, did the youth finally come to know the terror of war.
He did not fear death. But if he died, then he would lose his friends, his younger brother, and his beloved Sita.
He did not fear harm. But from the bottom of his heart, he was deeply afraid of throwing away the lives of his brother and his subjects.
War was frightening.
Still, Rama did not shrink from battle, nor did he flee. He would wound, he would kill, he would be hurt, and he might even be killed. He accepted all of this, and challenged the demon.
That is the essence which makes a hero.
Swallow your fear, step into the fray, and cry out the name of your love!
Bond Level 10 of Rama.
Rama
