'How did Lord Rama, who was wandering alone in the forest, manage to defeat the mighty king Ravanna, who had a great army, fabulous wealth and a city of gold. Lord Rama, strictly adhering to truth and righteousness, managed to defeat such a powerful king.

'How did Lord Rama, who was wandering alone in the forest, manage to defeat the mighty king Ravanna, who had a great army, fabulous wealth and a city of gold. Lord Rama, strictly adhering to truth and righteousness, managed to defeat such a powerful king. The description of Rama's victory chariot gives an insight into Rama's nature. He and Ravanna were on the battlefield ready to fight. On the one hand was Ravanna, riding in a splendid chariot with an army of cavalry infantry, chariots and elephants. Opposing him was Rama, without a chariot. Vibhishan Ravanna's brother who was Rama's devotee noticed this and asked out of loving concern "My Lord, you have neither chariot nor even shoes to protect your feet, nor armour. How then, can you expect to conquer this mighty hero?' 'Listen, my friend, the chariot which leads to victory is unique. Diligence and fortitude are its wheels, truth is its enduring banner and right conduct is its standard. Meditation on God is the expert driver, non-attachment the shield and contentment the sword. Charity and good works is the sharp axe, determined intellect is the fierce lance and highest-wisdom is the sturdy bow. A pure and focussed mind is the quiver whose arrows are control of senses, tranquillity and steady endeavour according to spiritual laws. If someone doesn't have such a chariot he can't win. There is no other equipment which can lead to victory. My friend, he who possesses this chariot of spirituality will not have an enemy in the world to conquer. Anyone who possesses such a strong chariot can even conquer that terrible, invincible foe, the world, in which the individual soul has been wandering since time immemorial."
Jai Shri Ram ~ Ram Ram Ram!