Taking a breather from the heavier history, this time, we hear the first of the great epics of India; The Ramayana. A classical tale with kings, queens, demons and armies of warring monkeys it is ultimately the triumph of dharma over adharma or righteousness over transgressions.  The epic has become fused as part of the culture and continues to have an impact on the political and cultural life of India even today.

The Ramayana – English translation by C Rajagopalachari

 

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