The presence of certain qualities makes friendship a special relationship. A true friend is consistent and honest. A friend is not afraid to give an honest opinion and does not say things for the sake of getting approval. A friend provides companionship and continuous support. There is no room for pride, jealousy or rivalry in friendship. When one enjoys a period of prosperity, many people become available as friends. This is not friendship because these so called friends pull away in one’s difficult times. True friends stand by each other both in good and difficult times. In the Ramayana, Sugriva and Rama honour their pact of friendship through the entire epic. Rama helps Sugriva kill his brother Bali and regain the kingdom. Sugriva provides his army to assist Rama in his search for Sita and does not rest until she is found and returned to Rama. In the Mahabharata, Karna, at cost of his own life, remains a true friend to Duryodhana. He honors his friendship with Duryodhana even after knowing that he, in reality, is the son of Kunti and that the pandavas are his own brothers. He does not break his commitment to Duryodhana. Class 8 essay
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