………….contd…….
The third step takes us to the next level of spiritual
growth of a human being and so, comes the Avatar of Parasuram – a man who has
extreme strength but still is totally governed by his passions and believes
that others are responsible for his suffering and pain and his kills kshatriyas
holding them responsible for the pain that he suffers when his father dies. A
king is kept to represent that.
But, he has one good quality that he didn’t have till now in
him i.e., he is a devotee of Lord Shiva.
Inspite of his flaws his bhakthi (devotion) helps him to move towards his
next level of spiritual growth – i.e., represented by the Avatar of Lord
Rama. He is Dharma personified. A man who lives by Dharma. Who doesn’t let his desires and emotions
decide for him but lets Dharma the basis for all his decisions. He is ready to let go off his comforts to
please or fulfill his father’s wishes.
He goes on vanavasam –represented by the Rama going away in a boat.
…contd….
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