Ramayana
Valmiki's epic of Rama, Sita and Ravana — the model of duty, devotion and dharma for half a continent.
Core Characteristics
- About 24,000 verses, attributed to the sage Valmiki and dated between roughly 500 and 100 BC.
- Follows Rama's exile, Sita's abduction by the demon king Ravana, and the war fought with Hanuman's monkey army.
- Rama's rule on returning to Ayodhya defines the ideal of righteous kingship across South and Southeast Asia.
Related Concepts & Sources
Indian, Mahabharata, Divine Kingship
Wikidata Authority Record
- Canonical Label
- Ramayana
- Verified Description
- An ancient Hindu epic composed by Valmiki which narrates the life story of Lord Rama.
Identified as: An ancient Hindu epic composed by Valmiki which narrates the life story of Lord Rama.. Source: Wikidata Q37293.
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