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The Ramayana and its Global Resonance: A Psychological Exploration

Author(s) Ms. Deepti Aditya, Prof. Pramila Tiwari
Country India
Abstract Ancient Indian literature and texts have always profoundly influenced our collective human psyche. From the philosophical wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads to epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, these texts go far beyond their geographical origins, shaping the mindset of diverse populations. Through stories of heroism, resilience, morality, and spirituality, they provide us insights regarding ethics, identity, and overall human behavior. The present paper is an attempt to understand the psychological influence of one such ancient Indian philosophy, the Ramayana, across global generations. The Ramayana serves as a rich source for comprehending human behavior and emotions while communicating values such as honor, loyalty and the triumph of good over evil. The knowledge obtained from its narrative offers a framework to deal with complex moral dilemmas. Touching upon such areas, this review employed secondary data analysis to synthesize information from different scholarly articles, journals, and historical texts. It essentially explored the psychological aspects of the major characters and their anecdotes from the classic. Through an analysis of their behavior and decisions, parallels are drawn between the Ramayana and modern psychological implications. The application of this epic to modern mental health strategies is also considered in the study. Findings suggest that the teachings derived from the Ramayana are still relevant in helping people to resolve ethical challenges and promote emotional well-being, pondering upon contemporary issues related to identity formation and social cohesion as well. Likewise, interacting with the story’s narrative and characters can help people discover more about themselves and their relationships with others. Thus, this paper highlights the continued significance of the Ramayana as a guide for individual development and virtuous living in the current scenario.
Keywords Epic, The Ramayana, Rama, Sita, Psychological Relevance, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Morals and Ethics
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.42072
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