The Ramayana is more than an ancient epic, it is a mirror of life, love, and dharma. Through the journeys of Rama, Sita, and Ravana, it explores the strength of virtue, the weight of choices, and the timeless balance between duty and desire. In this UMeDesi Ramayana Series, discover their stories, teachings, and the many ways the epic still lives on, in hearts, homes, and celebrations across the world.
1. What Is the Ramayana: The Complete Story of Lord Rama
Learn where it all began.
Meet Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Ravana.
Follow their path through four key arcs — exile, abduction, search, and return.
Understand how themes like dharma, loyalty, and love make the story more than just a legend.
🔗 Read the full story of the Ramayana ›
2. Who Is Lord Rama – The Ideal Man & Philosopher King
Step closer to the person behind the story.
Find out why Rama is called Maryada Purushottam, the man of right conduct. See how his rule, Rama Rajya, became a symbol of fairness and peace. Learn what his teachings can mean for family life, work, and leadership today.
🔗 Meet Lord Rama and explore his values ›
3. Who is Sita?
Sita’s story is one of quiet power. Born of the earth, she faced exile, fire, and solitude with calm faith. Her journey shows that true strength lives not in force, but in grace, patience, and unwavering dignity.
4. Who Is Hanuman?
Hanuman is the soul of devotion, strength wrapped in humility, courage guided by love. He serves Rama not for reward but from joy, reminding the world that true power lies in faith, not pride. His story is a call to rise, act, and serve with heart; fearless, humble, and free.
5. Who was Ravana?
Ravana was not just a villain but a brilliant scholar, musician, and devotee of Lord Shiva.
His story reminds us that knowledge without humility can lead even the wise astray – a reflection of how ego and brilliance often walk together.
6. How the Ramayana Is Celebrated Across the World
Watch how one story travels through time and borders.
From open-air Ramlila stages in India to dance dramas in Indonesia and Thailand, from temple carvings in Cambodia to Diwali nights across the world – the Ramayana lives everywhere.
See how each community adds its own color while keeping the same light.
🔗 See how the Ramayana is celebrated worldwide ›
About this series:
The Ramayana is not just a story from long ago.
It speaks about choices, respect, and hope, ideas that still guide homes, classrooms, and workplaces today. Each part of this series helps you see a new side of it story, values, and living culture.
Explore and share
Read one article a day or all of them together.
Discuss them with friends. Light a lamp, tell a child the story, and see what lessons still shine.
📘 Start here: What Is the Ramayana – The Complete Story of Lord Rama ›