one was ignorant or devoid of auspicious marks” (705). The kingdom
of Rama is free from oppression and violence caused by the clash of
incompatible and antagonistic interests. Nature flourishes in harmony
and abundance.
Throughout all of Rama’s kingdom, a rod was never seen except
in the hands of ascetics; the word “difference” had ceased to exist
except in relation to tune and measure in the dancers’ groups, and
the word “conquer” was heard only with reference to the mind. The
trees in the forests bloomed and bore fruit throughout the year; the
elephant and lion lived together as friends; birds and beasts of every
kind were no longer hostile and lived in harmony with one another.
(706)6