I'm glad that you're pronouncing the words correctly. Ramayana isn't just an epic, praising the deeds of Lord Rama, an incarnation of the supreme personality of the godhead (Vishnu/Narayana). Even though the basic tale is the same, but there are many extant versions of the epic. But the most important thing is the essence of life it teaches. One cannot understand the depth of the epic in one reading, because there are so many layers of comprehending it. Other than Ramayana, as you have mentioned we have Mahabharata, which is the longest epic ever written. It's not just about two parties from the same clan, one fighting for justice and another for the throne. One cannot describe the epic from a single frame, because there isn't just one protagonist in the story who is trying to do the right thing. And most importantly one cannot claim, it has just one beginning. It can be understood keeping one character in the centre and looking at the epic through its perspective, and also the other characters have a different perspective on the events happening in the epic. But it's best if you try to decrypt the epic from the perspective of Lord Krishna, and if you devote yourself to him, you can truly understand the epic. Because Lord Krishna is greater than the epic itself. His character isn't just one, and he cannot be understood or defined. It's not about praising or putting emphasis on him. But once you delve dipper into the narration, you'll understand the reason, why I have said like this about him. So try not to understand him, but try to feel him, because he is everything that you can or anyone can think of, and nothing at the same time. Mahabharata is the story of the Kuru clan or the Bharata, the Yadavas, and many more. You'll learn everything from here and once you reach the point of Bhagavad Gita, you'll understand all the secrets of life, because we're all confused as Arjuna and there's one Krishna, who is second to none. Krishna didn't just impart the divine knowledge which cannot be found anywhere, not just to Arjuna, but to everyone. We all bow to the supreme lord Lord Krishna, and everything bows before him.
I am sad to say I have never heard of this epic. I am now intrigued. Maybe I can source a copy soon. Thanks for the excellent videos. You have given me so many titles to look for. Now, if only I had the time to read more.
I'm glad that you're pronouncing the words correctly. Ramayana isn't just an epic, praising the deeds of Lord Rama, an incarnation of the supreme personality of the godhead (Vishnu/Narayana). Even though the basic tale is the same, but there are many extant versions of the epic. But the most important thing is the essence of life it teaches. One cannot understand the depth of the epic in one reading, because there are so many layers of comprehending it. Other than Ramayana, as you have mentioned we have Mahabharata, which is the longest epic ever written. It's not just about two parties from the same clan, one fighting for justice and another for the throne. One cannot describe the epic from a single frame, because there isn't just one protagonist in the story who is trying to do the right thing. And most importantly one cannot claim, it has just one beginning. It can be understood keeping one character in the centre and looking at the epic through its perspective, and also the other characters have a different perspective on the events happening in the epic. But it's best if you try to decrypt the epic from the perspective of Lord Krishna, and if you devote yourself to him, you can truly understand the epic. Because Lord Krishna is greater than the epic itself. His character isn't just one, and he cannot be understood or defined. It's not about praising or putting emphasis on him. But once you delve dipper into the narration, you'll understand the reason, why I have said like this about him. So try not to understand him, but try to feel him, because he is everything that you can or anyone can think of, and nothing at the same time. Mahabharata is the story of the Kuru clan or the Bharata, the Yadavas, and many more. You'll learn everything from here and once you reach the point of Bhagavad Gita, you'll understand all the secrets of life, because we're all confused as Arjuna and there's one Krishna, who is second to none. Krishna didn't just impart the divine knowledge which cannot be found anywhere, not just to Arjuna, but to everyone. We all bow to the supreme lord Lord Krishna, and everything bows before him.
I am sad to say I have never heard of this epic. I am now intrigued. Maybe I can source a copy soon. Thanks for the excellent videos. You have given me so many titles to look for. Now, if only I had the time to read more.
Thanks! I am glad you enjoy the videos! The epic is definitely worth a read ☺️