It's a 24,000-verse poem with a ten-headed demon—and widely accepted as fact. The Ramayana is an ancient epic of historic Indian literature, but also a religious text for the Hindu. Pack your bags and join Prince Rama and his wife, Sita, on their exile in the forest and the trials they face. Presented by Michael H. Fisher Learn more about Indian literature at wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 First Major Work of Sanskrit Literature 1:39 Similarities Between Ramayana, Odyssey, and Aeneid 4:23 Kshatriya Martial Dharma Becomes Model for Kings 5:36 Emic View on Ramayana 9:37 Was King Dasharata Real? 11:22 Rama Models Ideal Behavior for Hindus 15:05 Trials of Rama and Sita in the Forest 17:44 Emic Viewpoint on Women 21:16 Sita's Abduction: Blaming the Victim or Moral Virtue? 23:31 Was Rama a Real Prince Deified? 25:06 Modern Adaptations of Ramayana for TV and Fiction 27:58 Dravidian Organization Attacks Rama's Elitism 29:05 Rama's Cultural Influences ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Ramayana #IndianLiterature #ClassicLiterature

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