Why does the Ramayana still matter today?
How can today’s youth connect with it in a living and transformative way?
And how deeply is the Ramayana still alive in Bharat — in its culture, memory, sacred geography, and spiritual life?

In this special Wisdom Conversation from the Ramayana Odyssey Podcast, Daksha Nair speaks with Pujya Swami Mitrananda Ji of Chinmaya Mission, Chennai — an inspiring teacher who has supported projects like Ramayana Odyssey and Gita Odyssey, and who has deeply inspired many young people through his clarity, warmth, and practical wisdom.

In this episode, Swamiji helps us explore:

why the Ramayana still matters today — not just as an ancient epic, but as a guide for life
how the Ramayana can become deeply relevant to today’s youth
why the Ramayana is history poetically expressed
how the Ramayana is still visibly alive in Bharat through tradition, values, and cultural memory
the deeper significance of Ayodhya and Ram Setu
and how sacred stories like the Ramayana continue to shape human character, devotion, and civilization

This conversation is especially meaningful for anyone interested in:

Ramayana, Rama, Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism, Bharat, Ayodhya, Ram Setu, Indian civilization, youth inspiration, scripture, spiritual growth, and the relevance of sacred texts in modern life.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Relevance of Ramayana
• 09:07 Connecting with the Ramayana
• 16:03 The Living Legacy of Ramayana
• 49:51 Chapter 100 of Valmiki Ramayana