Journal #6

There is evidence that this battle is both a psychological one and a spiritual one. Throughout the enitre chapter both Rama and Ravana have to seek counsol from those who support them that they can infact defeat their enemy. Along with that, Rama has to be careful and very wise. He continues to show his nobility by waiting for Ravana to gain back strength before fighting again. (pg. 158) Along with the battle being a psychological one it also spiritual beacuse the "weapons" that Ravana and Rama use are ones that come from the gods. They both pray and worship before using these weapons and before continuing on into the next phase of battle. This ties in with the Hindu religion because they revere their gods and worship them before doing anything of great meaning.