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Epic Ramayana: Sociological Thought, Culture & Ancient Indian Science

· Vol. 1, No. 6, (2014)· Published: September 30, 2014
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Abstract

In this article We have tried to investigate the Poetical Discourse of the Indian epic Ramayana. Beside this, we have tried to justify its scientific and cultural values. The word ‘Ram Rajya’ used in ramayana implied an ideal state with good citizens and values. In Ramayana we have seen Rama and Ravana both used Pushpaka Vimana. Point to be noted that, Ramayana is also a symbolic Epic of world brotherhood. Because it also teaches us ‘Bande Vrataram’ (universal brotherhood). We are all known that brother Lakshmana had leaved his palace for his love and service to elder brother Rama. He is also a symbol of sacrifice . Sita, wife of Rama has also known for her genuine purity, devotion and sacrifice. Through all the episodes of Ramayana we have seen such many Philosophical item of life and scientific life-style of Ramayana Characters. For these kind of human values, Shree Aurobindo Ghosh described Ramayana as ‘Oceanic Poetry’.We had tried to prove this thought..

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Dr. Gopal Chandra Bayen
Assistant Professor in Bengali Language & Literature Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya (Vidyasagar University),P.O.-MALIGRAM
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