By whom was the ramayana written

SUMMARY: Valmiki was contemporaneous with Lord Ram. At same time he wrote the Ramayana through the revelation that he got by the grace of Brahma. And through the outline narration that he got from Narada muni. So it is not like an ordinary history book which is based on historical research and references. It is a direct revelation. But that revelation happened at the time of the Ramayana itself. That is while the Ramayana was being enacted because the pastimes of the lord are eternal. Whenever Lord descents in the world, He performs his pastimes. So therefore these pastimes which are eternal, their prototype is revealed in the heart of Valmiki rishi and he spoke this out and wrote it. He then taught it to Luv Kush. So Luv Kush were able to narrate to the Lord even the future of His pastimes. So basically Ramayana was written at the time of Lord Ram when He was there and was not written from the point of view of “author doing research and writing”. It is a result of a revelation from higher sources. FULL ANSWER: The Valmiki Ramayana itself describes how it was written. In the start there is a description that the sage Valmiki meet narad muni and asks him for the description of a perfect person who is endowed with various cherished virtues that make the person wonderful. Narada muni tells him that this is a very glorious question, and that there is a person living right now on the planet who actually possess all these qualities. That is Lord Ramchandra. Of course in Valmiki ...

Quick guide to the Ramayana Home> Quick guide Quick guide to the Ramayana Background The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama's quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of an army of monkeys. It is traditionally attributed to the authorship of the sage Valmiki and dated to around 500 BCE to 100 BCE. Comprising 24,000 verses in seven cantos, the epic contains the teachings of the very ancient Hindu sages. One of the most important literary works of ancient India, it has greatly influenced art and culture in the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia, with versions of the story also appearing in the Buddhist canon from a very early date. The story of Rama has constantly been retold in poetic and dramatic versions by some of India's greatest writers and also in narrative sculptures on temple walls. It is one of the staples of later dramatic traditions, re-enacted in dance-dramas, village theatre, shadow-puppet theatre and the annual Ram-lila (Rama-play). Origins The original five books of an oral epic of local northern significance dealing with a hero and his exile, the abduction of his wife by a rival king and her rescue became conflated into seven books in which the hero Rama became an avatar of the god Vishnu, the scene shifted to encompass the whole of India, and the struggle to recover his wife became a metaphor for the final triumph of the righteous. A brief summary of the Ramayana Rama, prince of Ayodhya...

Buy Study Guide Rama The son of King Dasaratha and Queen Kausalya, Rama is the prince of Ayodya. He is an avatara of Vishnu, the Blue God and the sustainer of worlds. He is also a virtuous, strong, and just man in his own right. He is married to Sita, whom he loves deeply. He has a strong bond with his brother Lakshmana as well. Sita Sita's father, King Janak, found her lying in a furrow on sanctified ground and decided to raise her as his daughter. She marries Rama, and loves him so much that she follows him into exile. She is famed for her virtue and beauty, and is regarded as an avatara of the goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort. Ravana Ravana is a rakshasa who performed penance for the God Siva for many years, and in return received a great blessing from the God: he cannot be killed by any God, demon, or other divine being. His arrogance combined, with great intelligence and power, has led him to rule over much of the earth, spreading terrible evil everywhere he goes. Lakshmana Son of King Dasaratha, and brother of Rama. He is deeply devoted to his brother, whom he follows through many dangerous adventures and quests. He is married to Sita's younger sister, Urmila. King Dasaratha King of Ayodhya, father of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. Of all his three sons, he loves Rama most deeply, and tries to shelter the boy from any danger. He is a good king: kind, just and well-liked by his people. Viswamitra Viswamitra is a great sage and wise man who was once a king....

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Story The original Ramayana written by the 4th c. sage Valmiki comprised of seven “kandas” or books. Many scholars question the authorship of the certain passages from the first book (Bala Kanda) and question the authenticity of the last book (Uttara Kanda) for various reasons. Bala Kanda: “The Book of the Youth,” the boyhood and adolescence of Rama; Ayodhya Kanda: “The Book of Ayodhya,” the court of Dasaratha and the scenes that set the stage for the unfolding of the story, including the exchange between Dasaratha and Kaikeyi and the exile of Rama; Aranya Kanda: “The Book of the Forest ,” life in the forest during the fourteen year exile and the abduction of Sita by Ravana; Kishkindhya Kanda: “The Book of The Empire of Holy Mokeys,” Rama’s residence in Kishkindhya, the quest for Sita, and the slaying of Bali; Sundara Kanda: “The Book of the Beautiful (Hanuman),” sundara means beautiful, and this portion of the book has passages of lyrical beauty; description of the landscapes over which Rama roams, and the arrival of Rama and his allies in Lanka; Yuddha Kanda: “The Book of War,” the defeat of Ravana, the recovery of Sita, the return to Ayodhya, and the coronation of Rama; and Uttara Kanda: “The Book Beyond,” the “later section”, detailing Rama’s life in Ayodhya, the banishment of Sita, the birth of Lava and Kusa, the reconciliation of Rama and Sita, her death or return to the earth, and Rama’s ascent into heaven. Summary Dasharatha was the King of Ayodhya and had three wi...