The Architecture of VirtueReclaiming the Soul of Ram"Say, ‘Jai Shree Ram,’ you Muslim! We can do anything to make this nation a Ram Rajya. The kingdom of Ram was greatest for us Hindus; we’ll end your race."These are some statements rapidly circulating on social media platforms, where a mob surrounds a man and forces the person to praise their own sect to show their dominance and their hubris. In these moments, the person has to surrender, owing for fear to his life.The Irony of the Aggressor:Originally, these people are the ones who neither understood "Ram Rajya," nor the word "Ram," and even the word "Hindu."I. The Mystery of the NameThen what is Ram, and why is he so famous? Why does even an atheist respect Ram?Believing that Lord Ram existed on earth is in itself a new debate. Let's not go there. In this article, we will only articulate about the character and personality of Ram.“The sweetest name of two words, which can even soothe the hearts of the devil and please the saints... it is RAM.”Source MaterialContextual FrameworkRamayanaThe Original Sanskrit EpicShriramcharitmanasThe Devotional Vernacular TextII. The Definition of DharmaA prince was ordered into exile by his own father for 14 years. History gives us many examples of how princes would turn against their own fathers for kingdoms. Yet, here was a man who accepted his fate and went on to create stories which will pass down generations to establish the definitions of Dharma.The Prince and the OutcastThe exiled-prince visited Shringaverpur and met with Nishadraj Guha from the Nishada community, which is tribal in nature.The Act: The Yuvraj treated the tribal chief as his own equivalent.The Humility: The prince ate the food which was offered and drank the water which was given.A Contemporary Reflection:How many hubris-filled Brahmins today can eat and dwell with the lower castes of our society? Let the reader not misunderstand—the author of this article doesn't support casteism, neither believes in its philosophy. Yet, the reality is that casteism is no myth. It still pierces every artery of the society which tries to remain "pure." The best part? The majority of people worship the prince who broke every domain of casteism, yet the followers don't.III. The Power of GraceMoving forward with the story, when the wife of the prince was abducted and he, teary-eyed, was searching for her everywhere from dawn to dusk, he met with Shabari.She offered him her own tested berries. Our prince—needless to say, who was once served the most delicious meals of the kingdom—gracefully accepted her offer.Why so?Because of the love and tenderness which was imparted by Shabari. This chapter not only teaches us about the power of love but stands as another example of how our prince despised the caste system.IV. Epilogue: The Universal PhilosophyThere are innumerable other stories of our prince and his humility. Needless to say, the prince is none other than the person whose name is being exploited. Yes, you guessed it right: It's Ram!According to me, Ram as a person is not part of a religion or a sect. Ram is a philosophy. He is an epitome of masculinity, kindness, and love.The Final Call: Let’s celebrate Ram; let’s not divide him.As they say, there's "Ram" in Ramzan and "Ali" in Diwali... then why not "human" in "humanity"?