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A Display of Devotion - My Favorite Scene in The Ramayana

A Display of Devotion - My Favorite Scene in The Ramayana

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Vedic texts, apart from being full of wise insights and deep learning, are also highly entertaining tales. One of the most famous stories is that of The Ramayana, an epic that’s been told and retold for thousands of years.


In this episode, Thom recounts his favorite scene from The Ramayana, sharing both the grand scale of the scene, and the significance to the storyline of the devotion and integrity on display.


Timestamps:


[00:45] The Abdication of Rama

[04:40] A Mass Exodus

[09:20] City People are Better Off in the City

[11:23] The Magnanimous Consciousness of Rama

[14:03] An Epic Tale Was About to Begin

[16:10] The Origin of Mythos, Matrix and Motherhood

[19:15] Relatability with Villains and Heroes

[22:23] The Enduring Art of Storytelling

[25:26] A Worthy Read
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