Ramayana.
An Indian epic that has lived through the centuries and has only grown even more in the process. An epic that shows ideal characters, many of whom we worship, and other characters from whom we learn what we shouldn't be at any cost.
But one thing that has been a constant for many centuries now is the examples we give, referring to the epic. One of the most popular ones being "Be a brother like Rama."
Not only is the Ramayana an enchanting tale of love and devotion, but it's also an equally magical example of brotherhood and affection.
Brothers who stood with each other through thick and thin. Brothers who would readily sacrifice their life for the other. Brothers who would love the other, and support him when nobody else did.
This book brings to you the Ramayana, but this time, the limelight is on the inseparable brothers.
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Disclaimer: Please do not read this book if you do not like humanization of deities. However, I can assure you that ALL relationships in this book are shown the way they're meant to be - no non-canon shipping. I can also assure you, that since I myself am a devotee of Shri Rama, that you will never have me intentionally writing anything against him, his real nature - the same goes for the others - Sita, Lakshmana, Urmila, Bharata, Mandavi, Shatrughna, Shrutakeerti, Dasharatha, the mothers... All of them will always get their due respect in this book.
Secondly, I've followed the Valmiki Ramayana throughout. Some incidents may be revelations, as quite a few things are contrary to popular perception and other versions.
Thank you!
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Rama went through a lot more than just what is known to most people.
He smiled through adversity, but did that mean he was happy?
What did he feel, as a child, when he achieved all his feats? When people hailed him?
What did he feel like when he himself needed to exile his wife?
When he needed to ask her to prove her purity?
When he saw Lakshmana walk to him despite his order to him to protect Sita?
When he finally killed Ravana?
When he met his sons?
This is an attempt to comprehend just that.
(It's an attempt, also, to humanise Sri Rama and see him as more than just a king. It's to see his emotions behind the confident aura of an emperor. Please do not read further if humanising Sri Rama is something you're against. Thanks :)