Ramayana Religious Texts Hinduism

This epic story is based on the life of Rama, heir and then King of the throne of Ayodhya, in northern India. Different versions exist of this story. Nowhere else would you find an example of an obviously literary work like the Ramayana, composed for personal aesthetic satisfaction, permeating the life and culture of a whole nation in the course of a few centuries - to such an extent that it becomes a religious authority as important as the Vedas themselves.

• - A brief synopsis of the Ramayana, as an introduction for teaching.
  
• - The epic poem by Valmiki Maharshi of Lord Ramachandra's war with the evil demon Ravana. Original Sanskrit and English translations.
  
• - The Yoga Vasistha Ramayana.
  
• - Translation in English of Valmiki's Ramayana. The Bala kanda and Ayodhya kanda are available so far. Also has a section of Indology with summaries of Isa and Kena Upanishads, and description of the symbolism associated with Nataraja.
  
• - A collection of illustrations of the characters and scenes from the Ramayana.
  
• - This site compiles information and images on Ramayana from international sources. The highlights of this site are the route taken by Rama marked on the map of India and analyses of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters of the epic.
  
• - A site offers resources, games, articles and books about the holy scripture Ramayana.
  
• - Re-telling of this famous story in a shortened form suitable for children.
  
  

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