Ramayana, one of India's greatest epics, contributes to a greater understanding of life and salvation emphasising the potential divinity of Man. Valmiki was inspired to write the book with a message for addressing the most essential goal in human life which is preserving Dharma, i.e.righteous living, upholding higher values and finding one's own spiritual identity. Man can live in a civilised society by performing and adhering to duties; or disregard them and live like a beast. If man makes a choice to control his lower desires and urges he can have the potential to transform himself from man to God.

The book begins with Rama representing the soul, Sita the mind, Laksmana the body, Hanuman the Prana Vayu and Ravana the procreative energy or the ego. Rama is the soul within that gives meaning to existence.The quest for spirituality means moving from the outward to the inward.

The book also has beautiful colour plates painted or sculpted by the author himself. The Paintings are a valuable addition to the book and were done with great devotion and sincerity.

About the Author:

G.L. Narayan is a gold medalist from the most prestigious art school in India, the Sir. J.J. School of Art. He is a devoted student of Indian Art and Sculpture.

Ramayana, one of India's greatest epics, contributes to a greater understanding of life and salvation emphasising the potential divinity of Man. Valmiki was inspired to write the book with a message for addressing the most essential goal in human life which is preserving Dharma, i.e.righteous living, upholding higher values and finding one's own spiritual identity. Man can live in a civilised society by performing and adhering to duties; or disregard them and live like a beast. If man makes a choice to control his lower desires and urges he can have the potential to transform himself from man to God.

This book, "Understanding Ramayana as Rama Within, is an attempt at enacting the Ramayana using the body – both the physical and the metaphysical ones – as the stage. With Ravana representing the ego, Laksmana the body, Sita the mind, and Ram the soul, the book traces the spiritual journey from the outward to the inward. It speaks of the divinity that is man.

"Understanding Ramayana as Rama Within" begins with Rama representing the soul, Sita the mind, Laksmana the body, Hanuman the Prana Vayu and Ravana the proceative energy or the ego. Rama is the soul within that gives meaning to existence. The quest for spirituality means moving from the outward to the inward.

The book also has beautiful colour plates painted or sculpted by the author himself. The Paintings are a valuable addition to the book and were done with great devotion and sincerity. With these vibrant paintings and colour plates, the book is as much a visual treat as it is an intellectual delight.

About the Author:

G.L. Narayan is a gold medalist from the most prestigious art school in India, the Sir. J.J. School of Art. He is a devoted student of Indian Art and Sculpture.