India is the land of famous mythologies and folklores. Some of the
greatest works of ancient classical literature are found here. The two
famous works that are synonymous to epic literature of India are
Ramayana and Mahabharata. These two classical epics of India are written
in ancient Sanskrit and present the most common ideals of human
civilization that seem to have gone down the drain in the modern times.
The value of truth, the importance of self-sacrifice, etc. that make an
able individual are explained in much detail over here. The Indian epics
are full of moral teachings and sacred discourses that are relevant in
today's life also.
Sage Valmiki wrote the Ramayana centuries ago. It tells the story of
Lord Rama, who was sent to an exile of 14 years along with his brother
and wife. He fights a battle with the demon king Ravana of Lanka who had
abducted his wife Sita. The epic is full of morals and thought provoking
lines that make you realize the importance of being truthful always and
never deter from the path of good. The devotion of each and every
character in this epic is commendable and we all have something to learn
from this. Our section on Ramayana shall provide you with more
information about this epic.
The Mahabharata is another famous Indian epic that is a treasure in the
Indian epics literature. Written by the famous sage, Ved Vyasa, this
epic talks about the importance of following one's assigned duties in
life. It talks of deceit, lies and other vices and yet tells how the
good always emerges triumphant over the evil. The Mahabharata is a
brilliant portrayal of ancient politics and shows the extent to which
people can let go off their principles to gain some selfish desires.
Read on our section on the Mahabharata to know more about this brilliant
epic.
