Sachchi Ramayan Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

Book Name - Sachchi Ramayan - Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Writer/Author - Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Editor - Pramod Ranjan Total Pages - 151 Language - Hindi Binding - Paperback Dimensions - 20×13×1 CM Publisher - Radhakrishna Prakashan About this book - "Sachchi Ramayan" (translated as "The True Ramayana") by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy is a critical commentary on the epic Ramayana, particularly challenging its portrayal of key characters and its societal impact. In this work, Periyar, a staunch rationalist and social reformer, questions the moral and ethical values promoted by the Ramayana and critiques its role in justifying the caste system and patriarchy in Indian society. Some highlight points of this book are as follows - Critique of Lord Rama, Challenging the Heroic Image of Rama, Treatment of Sita, Caste-Based Criticism, Ramayana's Reinforcement of Caste Hierarchy, Demonization of Ravana, Women and Patriarchy, Sita's Role as a Symbol of Oppression, Gender Inequality in the Ramayana, Rationalism and Social Reform, Promoting Rational Thought, Advocacy for Equality, Religious and Cultural Criticism, Challenging the Sanctity of Religious Texts, Conflict Between North and South Indian Cultural Narratives, Conclusion.