TIMELESSNESS OF RAMAYANA

Talari Anand Mahesh speaks on his book, Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana, that offers a broader sense of the Ramayana

- Sapna Sarfare

The Ramayana is a tale that goes beyond telling the story of Lord Rama. While various books are written on this ancient Hindu text, a recent addition is Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana by author Talari Anand Mahesh.

The book offers a deeper understanding of the text while helping readers learn about many things even in the modern context. The PR professional speaks about Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana, its offerings, and more to The Free Press Journal.

Excerpts from the interview:

What is Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana all about?

The Ramayana, or any other text, has a particular narrative and storyline that most people are broadly aware of, considering its popular representation in serials/ short stories, or films, etc. Unfortunately, the complete text is read and absorbed by only a fraction of the population, as it’s either too lengthy, written in a complex language, or because people lack the time to read the text. Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana aims to help readers move from general awareness to a deeper understanding of the text. It highlights lesser-known characters and connects the challenges in the Ramayana to those we face today, showing how its lessons remain relevant across generations.

What was the thought behind writing a book based on the Ramayana, and offering its different aspects to the readers?

The thought came primarily from two factors. The first thing that surprised me was the depth of our texts that I discovered in the completed translated version of the Ramayana. There is hardly any modern-day theme that is not in the Ramayana. It shows how our ancestors have captured such depth in this text.