In which of these passages from the ramayana does the speaker express the importance of dharma?

A. "How is it that I behold my father with bowed head, shedding tears?

B. "How much more would I do for my father, that he may preserve the vow of truth and serve the purpose."

C. "Overcome with shame, the king dare not ask thee to depart, but do thou disregard this."

D. "Hearing the words of Shri Ramachandra, the king, speechless and overcome with grief, wept aloud, shedding bitter tears."

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Elliana Clay

2 March, 11:16

In which of these passages from the ramayana does the speaker express the importance of dharma?

A. "How is it that I behold my father with bowed head, shedding tears?

B. "How much more would I do for my father, that he may preserve the vow of truth and serve the purpose."

C. "Overcome with shame, the king dare not ask thee to depart, but do thou disregard this."

D. "Hearing the words of Shri Ramachandra, the king, speechless and overcome with grief, wept aloud, shedding bitter tears."

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Rufio · Answer 1

The passage from the Ramayana in which the speaker expresses the importance of dharma is B. "How much more would I do for my father, that he may preserve the vow of truth and serve the purpose." This vow of truth and serving the purpose refers to dharma. Dharma is the internal law of cosmos in Indian religion, and it refers to the appropriate behavior.