Lessons from Sita
The Ramayana is considered to be one of the greatest works of Hindu literature and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful stories ever told. Rama and Sita are the main protagonists of this beautiful story, directed originally by Sage Valmiki, and the same story has been rewritten into many different versions, interpretations, and languages over the centuries because it is one of the most influential and symbolic epics. It has been an inspiration to many poets, lyricists, directors, and musicians. Be it Valmiki Ramanyanam or Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan, or Bapu’s Sampoorna Ramayanam, Be it Molla Ramayanam or Tulsa Das Ramacharith Manas, Be it Viswanatha Satyanarayana’s Ramayana Kalpavriksham or Ranganayakamma’s Ramayana Vishavruksham, Be it Tyagaraja Kriti or Ramadasa Keerthana or some folk song (now, many songs are running through my mind, situationally). What is running through your mind now? All of these versions of the Ramayana have something in common, and t...