Beowulf Comparison Of Rama And Arjuna

Throughout Hindu literature, dharma takes on the role as both the natural and universal law that guides its observers away from suffering, and enables them to remain content and happy. Dharma also combines these moral guidelines with spiritual discipline, creating the foundation of life without which nothing can exist in its natural form. Dharma, for instance, guides both Rama and Arjuna through the journey of life despite its many harsh tests, obstacles, and the pains of time. Both Rama and Arjuna make decisions based of their conceptions of dharma. Rama, for example, goes into exile as he abandons his claim to Ayodhaya's throne, and Arjuna must fight against his emotions and proceed into warfare against his family. This concept is partially
Throughout Beowulf, the characters acknowledge the existence of God, and seek to give him credit for all earthly gifts. For instance, Hrothgar warns Beowulf that any earthly success comes from God, and one must remain humble or else he will bring about his own doom. The characters of Beowulf fundamentally believe that they do not earn the favor of God, but rather Gods graciousness comes despite their disobedience. In contrast to this worldview, the characters of the Iliad share a common belief that their fortunes, or lack thereof, result directly from how much they please the Gods. For example, the characters of the Iliad seek to obtain good status with the Gods through various acts of sacrifice and prayer. An additional difference is that the charactes of the Iliad believes that the Gods have no moral obligation to transcend the flaws of those they govern. On the contrary, the God’s often magnify the imperfections of humanity. This was the case when, after hearing a priest prayer, Apollo destroys the entire Greek army instead of just Agamemnon. This instance clearly reveals the difference between the gracious God of Beowulf and the unforgiving Gods of the
The Koran also suggest that the environment into which one enters is simply a test administered by Allah to see whether or not he will remain faithful to his destiny. Additionally, each person enters into the world knowing that Allah is the Creator and he alone should be worshipped. However, the Koran holds that many people fall victim to their surrounding, and they fall away from their true calling of following Allah. If one chooses to disbelief in Allah despite having the truth, they will doom themselves to hell. Man is obligated to serving Allah and this will forever remain his eternal