These two great epics are studied in every nook and corner of the country. They were written in Sanskrit, and were then translated into various languages. The Ramayana was written by the Sage Valmiki. The Mahabharatha was written by Veda vyasa.
The Mahabharatha is much more than an epic it's a magnificent piece of literature, which has for thousands of years, been a part of India's culture. A sweeping tale of the feud between two families, it is the mother of all epics. It spans hundreds of years and deals with a wide range of topics. In fact, its introduction says “What is found here may be found elsewhere. What isn’t found here will not be found elsewhere."
The Ramayana was originally written in the Sanskrit language. Later on, it was translated into other languages in different versions. The main story of the Ramayana is about Lord Rama.Rama, who was born in a royal family and was supposed to be the king, but because of his step mother, he was exiled from his kingdom for fourteen years. During this period his wife Sita was kidnapped by a demon called Ravana, who was the king of Lanka.Rama with the help of his brother, Lakshman, and an army of monkeys under the leadership of Hanuman, rescued Sita.
But the Ramayana is not only about Lord Rama and his attempt to rescue his wife Sita. The Ramayana is also about devotion, loyalty, famiily roles and respect to elders.
These epics are the backbone of our great Indian tradition and culture. They have very great influence on Indian heritage. They conveyed deep rooted messages, which have had great impact on Indian society. The essence of these epics is Dharma, righteousness, good conduct, fearlessness, duty and dedication.
