Ramayana is not merely a chronicle; it has a spiritual, philosophical and historical significance to it. Read on to get a glimpse on what this chronicle is all about.
Overview
Ramayana is an epic which recites the struggles of a divine prince, Rama to save his wife, Sita from a demon King called Ravana. It is believed by Hindus that the story would have taken place between 5th to 1st centuries BC.
Origin
According to Hindu beliefs and tradition, Ramayana is an epic which belongs to the genre “ithikasa”. The Sanskrit word means great chronicle, and Hindus state that Ramayana has taken place during a time period called Treta Yuga. The first version of the chronicle was written by a sage called Valmiki.
The significance
Ramayana is not just a story; it is a text that teaches us the goals of human life. It tells us how greed and lust will lead us to the path of destruction and how love and empathy will guide us to lead a better life. There is something to learn from each of the characters of the story and once you finish reading it will certainly change the way you see the world around you.
Experiencing Ramayana
Hindus believe that Sri Lanka was the place where the demon king Ravana resided and the epic battle of Ramayana took place. There are many places in Sri Lanka where you could visit to see physical evidence of this great chronicle happening. Seetha Eliya in Nuwara Eliya is one of such places. Tour organizers in Sri Lanka, the likes of Travel Design by CDC provide a package called Ramayana Tours on which they will take you to these places and this will certainly be an experience worth your while.
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