Category: LiteraturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
रामायण
/ramayana/Roman
English meaning: Ramayana
Definition
An ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to Valmiki, narrating the life of Lord Rama. One of the most important literary works of Hinduism, it explores themes of duty, loyalty, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil. It has profoundly influenced art, culture, and governance across South and Southeast Asia.
Example
“रामायणम् वाल्मीकिमहर्षिणा रचितम्।”
In English: “The Ramayana was composed by sage Valmiki.”
Literary Heritage
“क्व सूर्यप्रभवो वंशः क्व चाल्पविषया मतिः।”
/Kva sūryaprabhavo vaṃśaḥ kva cālpaviṣayā matiḥ./
“How vast is the solar dynasty, how limited my intellect!”
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Language information
- Language
- संस्कृतम्
- Sanskrit
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 5M