Understanding Ramayana as Rama Within

The Book begins with Rama representing the soul,Sita the mind,Laksmana the body,Hanuman the Prana Vayu and Ravana the procreative energy or the ego. Rama is the soul within that gives meaning to existence.The wuest for spirituality means moving from the outward to the inward. The Book has beautiful colour plates painted or sculpted by the author himself. Ramayana contributes to a greater understanding of life and salvation emphasising the potential divinity of Man.Valmiki was inspired to wrtite the book with a message for addressing the most essential goal in human life which is preserving Dharma,i.e.righteous living,upholdingmhigher values and finding one's own spiritual identity.Man can live in a civilised society by performing and adhering to duties;or disregard them and live like a beast.If man makes a choice to control his lower desires and urges h3e can have the potential to transform himself from man to God.This was exemplified by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhiwho became a 'Mahatma' ,Ramana who became a 'Maharshi' and Ramakrishna who became a 'Paramahansa'. The Paintings are a great value addition to the book and were done with great devotion and sincerity.

A gold medalist from the most prestigious art school in India Sir.J.J.School of Art,the author is a devoted student of Indian Art and Sculpture.