Ramayana

Overview

The Ramayana, traditionally attributed to the sage Valmiki, narrates the life of Prince Rama of Ayodhya — his exile, the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, and her rescue with the help of the monkey-god Hanuman. Across its books it explores ideal kingship, devotion, and the triumph of dharma over adharma. It is one of the two great epics (itihasas) of the Hindu tradition.

Major Themes

• Dharma and ideal conduct
• Devotion and loyalty (Hanuman, Sita)
• Exile and righteousness
• Good versus evil (Rama and Ravana)
• The ideal king and the ideal family

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