DECONSTRUCTING THE CHARACTER OF RAVANA: REVEALING THE DICHOTOMY OF PERCEPTIONS

In most of the stories, movies and dramas, we see that the fate of a devil is in the hands of the hero. The Indian mythology is very extensive, and it gives us the chance to rewrite the story from different points of view. In the greatest Hindu Epic 'The Ramayana', the hero is Lord Rama and the villain, or the devil is Ravana. Ravana is also called the Rakshasa (demon) and is considered the symbol of evil, he is also called a ten-headed demon because apparently he had the power and strength of 10 people.His each head represents the 10 negative emotions which are: Ahamkara - Ego Moha – Attachment Krodha – Anger Ghrina – Hatred Paschatap – regret Irshya – jealousy Lobha – Greed Kama – Lust Jaddata – Insensitivity Bhaya – Fear