The Feminine Paradigm of the Ramayana - Reflections, Resilience and Values
The Feminine Spirit of the Ramayana - A Legacy of Strength, Wisdom and Grace
The Ramayana is not alone
A tale of kings and war;
Its women shine through every age,
Like many a guiding star.
In Sita lives a quiet strength,
A courage calm and deep;
Through forest paths and trials of fire,
Her dignity she keeps.
Urmila waits in silent love,
Her sacrifice unseen;
She shows that strength may dwell within
The spaces in between.
Kaushalya carries grief with grace,
Sumitra counsels right;
They teach that wisdom steadies hearts
Through every troubled night.
In Shabari’s humble offering
Pure love finds its place;
No wealth, no rank, no grand display,
Just faith and boundless grace.
Ahalya rises from the past,
Her spirit born anew;
She speaks of hope, forgiveness too,
And strength to journey through.
Wise Tara warns with clarity,
Mandodari pleads for peace;
Their voices tell a timeless truth:
Let pride and anger cease.
Even Kaikeyi’s troubled choice
Reflects the human mind;
How fear can cloud a loving heart
And leave regret behind.
These women were not merely threads
Within another’s tale;
They were the conscience of their age,
Unshaken by the gale.
Reflection gave their wisdom depth,
Resilience made them strong;
Their values lit the path of truth
When power chose the wrong.
The feminine in Ramayana
Is neither frail nor still;
It is compassion joined with strength,
And grace united with will.
Across the ages, hear them speak;
Stand gentle, brave and true;
For every woman holds the light
To shape the world anew.
© Sukanya Yogesh (2026)
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