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Why are the Mahabharata and the Ramayana so popular even today?
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∙ 11y ago
Cause they both consist of the most important/famous pieces of literature ever.
Importance of Mahabharata and Ramayana:If we have a Positive attitude we would be determined to succeed at all costs.
If we have a Negative attitude we would be satisfied with whatever we have. Both are equally important, though in the modern world Positive attitude is supposed to be superior to the negative attitude.
Mahabharata:
The mythology: Mahabharata is a mythological story about a battle between cousins Pandavas and Kauravas for the Kuru kingdom. In the battle Kauravas are destroyed and later even the Pandavas die. Only Krishna, symbolic of the Positive attitude, remains.
The symbolic meaning: Mahabharata is about transformation of a stagnant life into a life where there is eternal progress.
The Kauravas symbolize satisfaction and Pandavas of slow achievement. Krishna is symbolic of Positive attitude at which progress is at the highest speed. Thus, at the end only Krishna remains.
Ramayana:
The mythology: In Ramayana Rama's wife Sita is Kidnapped by a Demon, Ravana. Rama kills Ravana and brings back Sita to Ayodhya.
The symbolic meaning: The ten headed Ravana is symbolic of the wanton way of life we lead if we are not satisfied with whatever we have. The kidnapping is symbolic of the fact that our greed and indiscipline would be controlling us. Rama's killing of Ravana is symbolic of destruction of our greed and indiscipline.
Thus, Ramayana is about satisfaction, sacrifice, honesty and destruction of greed and indiscipline.
Thus, Mahabharata and Ramayana are important epics because they explain us how to behave in extremes conditions of life.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause these books are like bible to the christians
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What is the Mahabharata and Ramayana about?
Both are great Epics which is all about ancient India. They talk about human value systems, life style, right and wrong, depicts some role models, talks about karma siddhanta, most of which are relevant even today. We all can learn lessons form both the epics to create and lead a good life in a good society
How is the theme of the Mahbarata different from the theme of Ramayana?
The Ramayana and Mahabharatha are two different books. In both Lord Vishnu takes a human form to stop evil, in the ramayana, vishnu takes the form of Rama, to stop the evil ravana. In the mahabharatha, Vishnu takes the form of Krishna to kill evil kamsa and the kauravas. wikipedia might be more helpful though :)
Why are Indians silent on post mahabharata events?
The epic continues even after Mahabharata war. Details are available
Did Mahabharata really happen?
Yes, about 5000 years ago. There are several places referred in Mahabharata exist even today. However there would not be much "hard" evidence to "prove" it. A large group of people " believe" it happened.
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What lesson can we get from Ramayana story?
The moral of the Ramayana epic is that under no circumstances, one should shy away from truth, even under extreme hardship in life,
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Why is not any details about Ahiravana in the Ramayana?
There is a page on Ahiravana in Wikipedia. Stories in many versions of Ramayana vary from those in Valmiki's Ramayana. At places, even Tulsi's Rama Charit Manas, is different. I did not find the story of Ahiravana in Valmiki's Ramayana. But that does not nullify the story. The story of Lava and Kush also does not find any mention in Valmiki's Ramayana. We say 'Hari Ananta, Hari Katha Ananta' (The stories of Lord are as unlimited as the Lord himself).
Why is no mention in the Ramayana Ahiravan?
There is a page on Ahiravana in Wikipedia. Stories in many versions of Ramayana vary from those in Valmiki's Ramayana. At places, even Tulsi's Rama Charit Manas, is different. I did not find the story of Ahiravana in Valmiki's Ramayana. But that does not nullify the story. The story of Lava and Kush also does not find any mention in Valmiki's Ramayana. We say 'Hari Ananta, Hari Katha Ananta' (The stories of Lord are as unlimited as the Lord himself).
Why do you think people are still interested in ancient Sanskrit epic today?
This is because all the languages that is present in the world is derived from Sanskrit. It is the world's oldest language!For one thing they are epics- in that the validity of what is recounted in them about human nature or the concerns of Dharma are relevant even today. The epics viz., The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are concerned in showing by example the Ideal Human and the Practical Human(s) respectively. Many lessons can be learnt and guidancen for day-to-day could be obtained. Now, why read them in Sanskrit, while translations are available? This is because however expertly translated there are aspects of Sanskrit Expression that defy translation even into the Regional Languages of India which are born of Sanskrit, what to speak of the languages of say the Indo-European family?
Is Ramayana considered a holy story?
exactly, if not even it gives us insight to see things right
Why do you think people are interested in ancient Sanskrit epics today?
This is because all the languages that is present in the world is derived from Sanskrit. It is the world's oldest language!For one thing they are epics- in that the validity of what is recounted in them about human nature or the concerns of Dharma are relevant even today. The epics viz., The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are concerned in showing by example the Ideal Human and the Practical Human(s) respectively. Many lessons can be learnt and guidancen for day-to-day could be obtained. Now, why read them in Sanskrit, while translations are available? This is because however expertly translated there are aspects of Sanskrit Expression that defy translation even into the Regional Languages of India which are born of Sanskrit, what to speak of the languages of say the Indo-European family?
