Question

Ramayana, Canto LX
No longer be their fate deplored,

Nor thine, nor that of Kosal's lord,

For conduct such as theirs shall buy

Wide glory that can never die.

For casting grief and care away,

Delighting in the forest, they

With joyful spirits, blithe and gay,

Set forward on the ancient way

Use the passage to answer the question.

How does this passage from the Ramayana reflect the Hindu value of dharma?

(1 point)

The passage emphasizes that a person's conduct, or good behavior, is what is most important.


The passage emphasizes that a person cannot escape his fate, or destiny.


The passage emphasizes that a person's spirit will remain after physical death.


The passage emphasizes that a person should not deny his grief, or sadness.

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Answer 1

The first choice.

The passage praises their conduct—saying such behavior "shall buy / Wide glory that can never die"—highlighting righteous action (dharma) as what matters.