Ramayana - The Great Indian Epic

Set in the beginning of time, this is the story of a prince and how his divine plan unfolds. Ravana had kingship over Lanka, and was a harsh ruler. Naturally, the gods were not pleased with his evil ways. To solve this problem, they asked Lord Vishnu, Protector of the World to bring back peace. After listening to the problem, Lord Vishnu assured the gods that he himself would take the form of a human being, through the birth of Rama, the son of King Dasaratha. In this way, he would show mankind how they should live and what they should strive for. Also, he had to avenge the evil ways of men, through which the gods suffered. However, the Ramayana isn't only about Lord Rama and the rescue of his wife, Sita. The Ramayana is also about devotion, loyalty, family roles and respect for elders.