Devotion from "summary" of Ramayan by P. R. Mitchell
To truly understand the concept of devotion as portrayed in the epic Ramayan, one must delve deep into the words and actions of the various characters that populate this ancient story. Devotion, in the context of Ramayan, is not merely a shallow display of outward worship, but a profound and all-encompassing reverence for a higher power. One of the most striking examples of devotion in Ramayan is that of Lord Hanuman, the mighty monkey warrior who is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Hanuman's devotion knows no bounds; he is willing to go to any lengths to serve and protect his beloved Lord Rama. His unwavering faith in Rama's divinity fuels his every action, whether it be leaping across the ocean to reach the island of Lanka or single-handedly defe...
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