The Odyssey attempted several times to return to his kingdom in Ithaca, whereas the exiled Rama never planned any political or military outrage against the ruling authority to ensure his return. The major difference in both the epics has been the deep involvement and influence of the Rama's family in his life. Sita, the wife of Rama, contributed deeply towards the spiritual objectives of her spouse, their children were equally involved in the quest marked by their parents. The Sita was forcibly victimized by the associates of the Rama, and she was alleged for malpractices which eventually resulted in the separation of the Rama and Sita. The Odyssey however has either no or limited influence of the family on his conquests and expedition (Kirk, 1973).
The war of the Rama has been against evil i.e. The forces of darkness, whereas the expeditions of the Odyssey were against any particular legend i.e. capable military or political authority. The concept of military and politics have been of no major significance in the case of the Rama, who led consecutive battles against the forces of evil, and sacrificed his family and friends for the survival of the Truth. The difference of objective has been demonstrated, the objective of the Rama was to combat the forces of evil, and however the Odyssey planned physical assault against the Greek Emperors (Steven, 2006).
The religion has played significant role in this regard, the sacrifices of the Rama eventually resulted in the declaration of his personality as Spiritual Commander, whereas the Odyssey has been the commander of the capable and potential army which threatened the forces of the Troy. The Rama is considered to be the god, by the Hindu community,...
The followers of the Rama have been large, and his acceptance as mighty authority has been common, whereas the Odyssey has been myth without any spiritual designation. The expedition of the Odyssey was marked by his confrontation with several gods and goddesses; however none of such confrontation ever resulted in the reclamation of the spiritual authority by the Odyssey (Kirk, 1973).
Conclusion
The Odyssey experienced difficulties and favors which were developed by the spiritual forces, and such forces were not under the command of the Odyssey, however the Rama has been the spiritual force, who had the potential to instruct and guide the spiritual forces. The coherence between the Rama and the Odyssey has been over the fact that both the characters were committed to honor, truth, great deeds and honesty. The actions of both the legends were never criticized, and their line of action has been in accordance with the moral and ethical approach and understanding of the human society.
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Catherine Clement. Theo's Odyssey. 1999. pp. 32-34. Arcade Publishing.
Arthur Charles Clarke, Gentry Lee. Rama Revealed. 1994. pp. 154-167. Bantam Books.
Steven J. Rosen. Essential Hinduism. 2006. pp. 54-67. Greenwood Press.
George William Cox. The Mythology of the Aryan Nations. 2004. pp. 213-222. Adamant Media Corporation.
G.S. Kirk. Myth: Its Meaning and Functions in Ancient and Other Cultures. 1973. pp. 98-107. University of California Press.
