Religion In The Ramayana

The Ramayana is one of the world’s oldest religious epics, dating back to roughly 7,000 B.C. and only first being written down around 500 B.C. Compare this to the Bible, in which scholars believe that writing began for the Old Testament around 5,000 B.C. Both of these texts have been continually updated since their respective creations. Since the Ramayana was first only an oral story, it continually went through progressive changes, with its first written incarnation taking place around 500 B.C.

An ancient literary monument that incorporates a rational perspective and approach towards life helps a person resolve infinite conceivable questions, unlock morals and ethics, and approach enlightenment. The Ramayana, a relic with sacred relevance not only to India, but all of humanity, consolidates the innumerable queries by humans, answers them with morality, principals, and philosophical beliefs. This Indian heroic epic poem, comprises of approximately 24,000 verses, is mostly written using the

reads the Ramayana and the Mahabharata for the first time” (Ramanujan 1991, p. 46). In this statement I think Ramanujan is trying to say that even though these epics are written no one learns about them through the written text. Being from an Indian family and hearing stories from my parents’ childhoods I would think most us know the epics through stories or some visual context. I learnt about the Mahabharata by hearing people talk about it. I am more familiar with the story of the Ramayana by celebrating

In the story Ramayana of Valmiki is a story that has often been passed down from generations from the original version of the story. In the story the Ramayana majority of the Ramayana’s view Sita as the wife who follows her husband when he is exiled for fourteen years who upholds her chastity when she is abducted by the Rakshasa king Ravana who goes through the ring of fire to prove her chastity (Anand). During the tenure of the abduction even after passing all these tests quietly, leaves her husband

Culture is not just influential in ones beliefs, but a strong factor in how society is impacted today. Culture is not a new concept, it has been around since the first humans were forming societies. There are many definitions of Culture in ancient times, however, I came across one author’s definition that really summed up everything. “The sum total of the equipment of the human individual, which allows him to be attuned to immediate environment of the historical past on the other”. This eludes that

king Ravana (“The Ramayana of Valmiki”). And the last reason why Rama and Gilgamesh are epic heroes is that the two represent the qualities of the time era. Gilgamesh is a strong man who treats women horribly, kills the innocent beast for glory, and is divine. Not only do these qualities of Gilgamesh represent the culture of his time period but also of a hero from this time. Rama also represents his time era as the ideal follower of dharma an important part of the Hindu religion. Even today he is

or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause" (Google Definitions). In the case of any religion, specifically Hinduism, this devotion is towards a God or number of gods and realizing that they are not just there to be worshipped but will also protect you and help you when you need them, creating a more personal relationship. I chose this topic because I think it is important, regardless of what religion you are, to have an utmost devotion toward whatever God or deity you are worshipping. God is

Role of the Books The sacred books are very important to the Hinduism religion. The sacred books are used for spiritual guidance and practical advice. It helps Hindus to understand their religions through stories. They are encouraged to follow their heroes, like, the story of Ramayana. There are many instructions in the book that teaches how to live and worship the life of Hinduism. The sacred text is treated with great respect. It can’t be put directly on the floor nor touched it with

In P.K. Narayan’s version of the Indian epic The Ramayana, Rama intends to “establish peace, gentleness, and justice” (Narayan 1972: 63) in the world. In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus has an uncontrollable “fighting spirit” (Homer 1996: 227) that too often ends in misfortune. Despite these great differences, these two characters have one thing in common: they are widely regarded as heroes in their religion. This is just one of many distinctions between the two epics. In The Odyssey, the afterlife

In the story Ramayana from Valmiki is a story that has often been pass down from generations from the original version of the story. In the story the Ramayana majority of the Ramayana’s view Sita as the wife who follows her husband when he is exiled for fourteen years who upholds her chastity when she is abducted by the Rakshasa king Ravana who goes through the ring of fire to prove her chastity (Anand). During the tenure of the abduction even after passing all these tests quietly, leaves her husband