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Studying Hinduism and the concept of dharma? \u00a0 The South Asia Center<\/a>\u00a0has a series of excellent lessons dealing with some of the moral dilemmas in the Ramayana.<\/p>\n

In different abbreviated stories, characters must figure out the most righteous behavior or proper dharma in response to the dilemma. \u00a0You can copy and print out the five short stories and ask students to discuss how the different characters should respond. They can also complete this char<\/a>t as they read. Thanks to Mrs Steer (@MsSteerAncient) for the link to the chart and stories, which include the following.<\/p>\n

Dasaratha\u2019s Choice<\/li>\n

Lakshmana\u2019s Loyalty<\/li>\n

Rama Chooses Sides<\/li>\n

Hanuman Burns Lanka<\/li>\n

Sita\u2019s Ordeal by Fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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