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News Topical, Digital Desk : The scene from the Ramayana, where Bali's son, Angada, stands firmly before Ravana in the royal court of Lanka, still sends shivers down one's spine. Ravana's most formidable warriors, including his most powerful son, Indrajit (Meghnad), were unable to move that foot.
Unwavering faith and devotion to God
The biggest reason Angad's feet remained unshakeable was his unwavering faith in Shri Ram. Angad knew that he was not merely a messenger, but the embodiment of Dharma itself. When a person is steadfast on the path of truth and righteousness, no demonic force in the world can deter him. The strength of his feet was the steadfastness of his resolve.
Yogic power and control of prana
According to the Lanka Kand of the Sri Ramcharitmanas by Goswami Tulsidas, the warriors of the monkey army were adept at yoga and pranayama. Angada concentrated all his body's vital energy into the soles of his feet. This is called "Stambhan Shakti," which causes a part of his body to become rooted to the earth. Unless Angada himself willed it, no force on earth could move him without his permission.
Ego vs. Surrender
The warriors of Lanka were filled with pride. They tried to lift the foot using their physical strength. According to Vastu and spiritual beliefs, pride dissipates a person's energy, while devotion focuses it. When Ravana's warriors came to lift the foot, they felt Angada's foot as heavy as a mountain because of the power of Lord Rama acting behind Angada.
When Ravana himself came forward
Finally, when no one could perform the feat, Ravana himself descended from his throne to lift Angad's foot. Angad deftly and humbly removed his foot. Angad said to Ravana, "What good will it do to hold my feet? If you want to hold them, hold the feet of my Lord Rama; only he will do good to you." This incident demonstrates that Angad's aim was not to display his power, but to shatter Ravana's ego.
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