The Story
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Friday, 27 June 2008 08:57

 

 

The story of Ramakien illustrates the august power of the monarchy as an institu­tion, which is based on the belief that the king is akin to Phra Narai (Hindu God Narayana). It emphasizes aspects of royal benevolence and virtue. It also presents the supreme ideal of a society - that good triumphs over evil, and re­flects beliefs and values in terms of honesty, loyalty, humility, respect for the elders, adher­ence to truthfulness, gratitude, and valor.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Phara Narai reclining in the Naga throne

                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple) 

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