Journal: Cite at least two examples (with pg. numbers) in the first two chapters of Ramayana where you see evidence of the divine being IMMANENT, and discuss how they fit this criteria. Make also, at least three instances of appearances being ILLUSORY and what these might mean.;
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On page 28, divine power becomes immanent when they begin to speak of the power of the bow that hasn’t been pulled or strung since the God who made it, used it, “…even if he lifts and strings it.”
Another instance where there is immanence of divine beings is when Rama defeats the opposing forces of evil on page 8, thus doing something no normal mortal could possible accomplish.
Where do appearances become illusory? Firstly, appearances become illusory when Rama see’s his future bride and she is taken over by lust for a man(pg 28). Secondly, when Rama fearlessly breaks a great bow of strength that a mortal couldn’t break and that was never expected to be broken, or strung(pg 28). Thirdly, the power of the God’s to deliver people from famine and drought, seems semi illusory because of the great expanse of land that seems to be effected, yet many of the people still appear to prosper.