The Ramayana is an epic poem by the Hindu sage Valmiki, written in ancient Sanskrit sometime after 300 BC. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries. Children are often encouraged to emulate the virtues of the two main characters Rama and Sita. The Ramayana is frequently performed as theater or dance, and two Indian festivals Dussehra and Divali celebrate events in the story.
This version of The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. After she, her husband Rama and his...