From the Ramayana one can derive many virtues of the Hindu culture such as perfectionism, honesty, order, obedience, and respect. All of these characteristics make a human being perfect and are achieved through the practice of dharma as shown by the main character, Rama. Rama is indeed a perfect man in the eyes of the Indian people. The main reason Rama lived his entire life in this extraordinary manner was because of the rules of dharma.
When Rama was a young boy, he was the perfect son. Later he was an ideal husband to his faithful wife, Sita, and then finally a loyal ruler to his people of Aydohya. The first example of his obedience and respect is displayed when his news came of banishment. He handles the situation with wisdom beyond his years when he replies to his stepmother,I gladly obey fathers command? Why, I would even go if you ordered it.? He knowingly gives up his rightful place on the thrown and willingly goes off into exile. By doing this, he shows characteristics of great piety or subordination to his parents and the lack of desire to be a powerful authoritative ruler.
Another major characteristic that Rama exemplifies is honesty. Rama never lies to himself about situations. He even puts his wife Sita to a test to prove her credibility and purity to him, after she is take captive by Ravana. She indeed proves her purity. Then Rama accepts her back as his wife showing that loyalty and honesty are the basis of their relationship. .
Both of theses qualities are factors to his successful relationships with others. His perfectionism to strive for order, peace, obedience, respect, loyalty, and honesty to his parents, friends and wife is an example of ideal in practicing dharma. .
