Justice
The ordeal of Shurpanakha ~ oil on canvas 36X48
In Indian mythology, Shurpanakha, Lankan princess, proposed Ram’s brother who in response sliced off her nose (as depicted here). Ravana, her brother, countered by abducting Sita, Rama’s wife. Rama, the model man (Yuga purush/Supreme Being) destroyed Srilanka, killed Ravana (the evil), and rescued Sita (the pure). While championing Rama we often overlook Shurpanakha’s ordeal in prejudice. Ravana in background seeks justice from the current generation who shares altered ethics as compared to their forefathers.