


Shabari plays her role as a mother, devotee and guide and helps Shri Ram find the correct way to reach Mata Sita Shri Ram’s heart is filled with solace when she gives him courage that he would win over Ravan and lets him know about Sugriv and Hanuman at Rishyamuk Mountain. Mata Shabari – When Shri Ram and Lakshman arrive at her doorstep, Mata Shabari feels blessed and offers her simple hospitality. When they relieve him of his curse, Kabandh tells them to move ahead and reach Mata Shabari and Sugriv at Pampa Sarovar, who would help Shri Ram in the quest of Mata Sita. Kabandh – Although initially attacked by Kabandh, destiny becomes favourable to Shri Ram and Lakshman through him. The great sacrifice of Jatayu was the significant step in the protection of Dharma and leading Shri Ram close to his mission.

He waits for Shri Ram holding his last breath and loses his life only after telling Shri Ram and Lakshman the abduction of Mata Sita by Ravan and the direction in which they went. Jatayu – The noble bird fights Ravan and tries his best to save Mata Sita but loses his battle with Ravan. Although unable to answer, the deer and birds constantly look to the South, which makes Lakshman mention to Shri Ram that they start searching in the South direction, which was the first lead to both the brothers. He asks every plant, trees, bird and animal in whose company Mata Sita used to spend her time about her. The animals – Shri Ram sinks into grief when Mata Sita was not to be seen in the Panchavati Ashram. Ramayan illustrates this truth very beautifully where all life becomes a part of Shri Ram’s quest for Mata Sita. Each and every atom, life and creation of the universe becomes a support to the Almighty in destroying the evil forces. When Dharma is disturbed, the whole universe unites to prevent the domination of the evil forces over the Good.
