SRI RAMA'S LIFE JOURNEY : EVENTS AND FACTS

Book excerpt: One of the best-known and most revered of the ancient Indian epics is the Ramayana. The Ramayana is an ancient Hindu epic with significant cultural and religious importance in India and Southeast Asia. It is attributed to the sage Valmiki and is composed of about 24,000 verses divided into seven books, known as Kandas. The epic narrates the life and adventures of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Ramayana serves as an inspiration for this book. A well-known king, Lord Rama is also a wonderful person. Various poets have portrayed Ramayana in a variety of ways. The Ramayana is not just a story; it also includes significant moral, ethical, and spiritual aspects. This book contains the details of Dharma (Righteousness), dedication and allegiance, selflessness and sacrifice, reverence for elders and authorities, honor and integrity, bravery and tenacity, forgiveness and compassion are best captured in this book. For millions, the epic continues to be treasured and a source of inspiration and moral instruction.