Ram+ Yan= Ramayan, the place where Lord Sri Ram lives is called as Ramayan. Likewise- the meaning of Naryan= Nar+Yan= Hence, Nar means the water or Jal and the person, who resides in the water is called Narayan. read more
Ramayana is a sacred epic that tells about the way of Lord Ram. Hence it should have been named Ramayanam. It is also called Sitayacharitam (Tale of Sita) and Paulastya Vadham (Ravana’s Death). read more
The Ramayana was an important influence on later Sanskrit poetry and Indian life and culture. Like the Mahābhārata, the Ramayana is not just a story: it presents the teachings of ancient Hindu sages in narrative allegory, interspersing philosophical and devotional elements. read more