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THE RAMAYANA background information about Hindu culture, religion and literature
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The  Ramayana  is in direct relationship with the Hindu life. The characters of the epic are considered models of proper behavior. The epic was composed between 200 BCE and 200 CE. Valmiki, a Brahman, was the poet.
THEMES OF  THE RAMAYANA love between husband and wife parental relationships society’s values are complicating factors
DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES Each person must be loyal to his/her dharma. Dharma is a righteous behavior prescribed for each role in life. Suffering and sorrow are part of a righteous life.
DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES The wife’s purpose was to be dedicated to her husband.  Her love must be pure and faithful and must meet society’s standards for success. Women, during antiquity, were not think independently. Sita is considered to be one of the greatest heroines in all of literature.  She is often ascribed as the highest ideal of love, devotion and faithfulness
DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES The husband is expected to first remain devoted to duty or dharma rather than wife.  He must also be the model of proper societal behavior. Rama fulfils the life he is supposed to lead even if it negatively impacts his marriage. He appears to be heartless, but lives by the Hindu laws that he embraces.
THIS EPIC ENFORCES THE IDEA OF WHAT ONE DOES IN ONE’S LIFETIME DETERMINES WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT.

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Ramayana background information

  • 1. THE RAMAYANA background information about Hindu culture, religion and literature
  • 2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Ramayana is in direct relationship with the Hindu life. The characters of the epic are considered models of proper behavior. The epic was composed between 200 BCE and 200 CE. Valmiki, a Brahman, was the poet.
  • 3. THEMES OF THE RAMAYANA love between husband and wife parental relationships society’s values are complicating factors
  • 4. DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES Each person must be loyal to his/her dharma. Dharma is a righteous behavior prescribed for each role in life. Suffering and sorrow are part of a righteous life.
  • 5. DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES The wife’s purpose was to be dedicated to her husband. Her love must be pure and faithful and must meet society’s standards for success. Women, during antiquity, were not think independently. Sita is considered to be one of the greatest heroines in all of literature. She is often ascribed as the highest ideal of love, devotion and faithfulness
  • 6. DUTIES OF HINDU CITIZENS/HEROES The husband is expected to first remain devoted to duty or dharma rather than wife. He must also be the model of proper societal behavior. Rama fulfils the life he is supposed to lead even if it negatively impacts his marriage. He appears to be heartless, but lives by the Hindu laws that he embraces.
  • 7. THIS EPIC ENFORCES THE IDEA OF WHAT ONE DOES IN ONE’S LIFETIME DETERMINES WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT.