Example Sentences: Ramayana: Although the sages hadn’t been equivocal in revealing Rama’s divinity while making his horoscope, still Dasharatha’s intense parental affection made him treat Rama as a son, not as Visnu incarnate. Mahabharata: When Drona enquired from Yudhisthira whether his son Ashwattama was alive, Yudhisthira replied with words that were equivocal. Bhagavad-gita: Because Arjuna
Example Sentences: Ramayana: When none of the demons could even budge Angada’s foot, Ravana felt exasperated. Mahabharata: When Duryodhana’s actions implied that Bhishma was fighting half-heartedly because of his affection for the Pandavas, Bhishma felt exasperated. Bhagavad-gita: When we feel exasperated in our attempts to enjoy worldly pleasures, then we may become receptive to exploring
infirmity:
the state of being weak because of weakened body and health especially because of old age
Example Sentences: Ramayana: Though Jatayu showed no signs of infirmity because of his old age, he still didn’t have the agility of youth that Ravana had — and that difference proved decisive. Mahabharata: Although Dhritarashtra exhibited infirmity because of his advanced age, his attachments still held him firmly. Bhagavad-gita: The Gita urges us to see
Example Sentences: Ramayana: The festivities and the fanfare stopped immediately as the news of Rama’s exile spread through the city of Ayodhya. Mahabharata: When the Pandavas entered the kingdom of Drupada, they saw that the celebrations for Draupadi’s swayamvara being celebrated everywhere with much fanfare. Bhagavad-gita: The Gita urges us to not be captivated by
Example Sentences: Ramayana: While Shurapanakha ranted on about how Rama had mistreated her, Ravana quietly decided that he was not going to antagonise Rama for her sake. Mahabharata: When Duryodhana ranted on about how he had been unfairly deprived of the kingdom because of his father’s blindness, most of the courtiers stopped paying attention. Bhagavad-gita:
Example Sentences: Ramayana: Before the citizens’ protest against his exile could turn strident, Rama addressed the assembled citizens gently, urging them to cooperate with the king who needed their help while doing the difficult duty of honouring his word to the queen. Mahabharata: Although the demon Hidimba screamed stridently while fighting with Bhima, he was
Example Sentences: Ramayana: Sita’s forbearance while staying in the forest was so remarkable that it endeared her even more to Rama. Mahabharata: Krishna reminded the Kuru assembly that the Pandavas had shown extraordinary forbearance amid all of Duryodhana’s atrocities and they now rightfully awaited the return of their kingdom to them. Bhagavad-gita: Forbearance amid difficulty
Example Sentences: Ramayana: When Kaikeyi requested Rama to return from exile, Rama replied that since Dasarath had issued the order for exile, only he could repeal it. Mahabharata: When Ghatothakacha became the leader of the demons, he repealed the demoniac policy of terrorising holy people and vandalising sacred places. Bhagavad-gita: The consequences of karma cannot
Example Sentences: Ramayana: As Rama surveyed the mayhem caused by the demons, in the hermitage he resolved to rid the world of such demons. Mahabharata: Ashwatthama caused mayhem in the Pandava camp as he slaughtered scores of hapless warriors who were barely awake and utterly defenceless. Bhagavad-gita: Some demoniac people delight in causing mayhem because
Example Sentences: Ramayana: As soon as Ravana started using invectives to mock Rama, Hanuman decided to teach the arrogant demon a lesson by destroying his city. Mahabharata: The invectives in Duryodhana’s message to the Pandavas, on the eve of the Kurukshetra war, were so shocking that they left all the hearers disgusted and enraged. Bhagavad-gita: