Why Lord Ram worshipped when He could not even trust His wife?

[Question raised in internet discussion forum through Shri Anil]

Swāmi Replied:- You have not understood Rāma. He never had any personal doubt about His wife. He wanted to be an ideal example for the rulers regarding the public. He wanted that the ruler should give topmost importance to the opinion of public. He wanted that the ruler shall treat the public as God. Of course, He went to the climax place in this concept so that others will follow at least to some extent. If the setup goal is very high, at least high goals will be followed. If the setup goal is only high, only low goals will be reached by others. If the setup goal is 100/100 marks, at least 40/100, the pass mark will be attained. This is one angle. Another angle is that His wife scolded Lakṣmaṇa, His brother with unimaginable bad language. Rāma wanted to punish Her on the earth itself so that she can reach His divine abode straight without passing through hell for that sin. Without understanding both these angles, people comment based on just superficial knowledge and very light analysis.

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