Rama never provoked another in order to create a convenient excuse to
destroy him; on the other hand, He gave the adversary every chance to be saved.
He carried the message of Dharma to the Vaanaraas and the Raakshasas, as well
as to sages like Jaabaali. He accepted the homage of Vibheeshana without demur
and He announced that He was prepared to accept even Raavana, if only he
repented his iniquity. "Sathyam vadha" (speak the truth), says the Shruthi;
Raama stuck to truth, in spite of all temptations. "Dharmam chara"
(practise virtue), says the Shruthi. He never deviated from the path. For
example, He had, as you know, to live 14 years in the forest, to fulfil His
father's behest. So during that period, He did not enter an inhabited town or
village. He avoided Kishkindha and Lanka, even when the Coronations of Sugreeva
and Vibheeshana took place.
Vibheeshana pleaded with Him very plaintively, saying that only a few
days remained out of the 14 years, but Raama sent Lakshmana instead. He did not
waver or overstep. That was the strictness with which He kept the vow.
- taken from Swami's Discourse in Rajahmundhry,1st April 1963..
Sai Ram
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