The Stories of the Ramayana
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
The ancient Indian epic "The Ramayana" is loved and revered by millions worldwide. Sudipta Bhawmik (the creator of the popular podcast The Stories of Mahabharata) retells the stories of the Ramayana in his unique dramatic style. An epic tale of good versus evil, the Ramayana chronicles the journey of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya, and how he conquers the rakshas king Ravana. The podcast follows the Valmika Ramayana as the reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Ramayana Episode 16: Ram, Sita, and Lakshman settles in Chitrakut
In Ramayana Episode 16, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman establish their home in Chitrakut following a visit to Rishi Bharadwaj's ashram. Meanwhile, Sumantra journeys back to Ayodhya to deliver a message from Ram to Dasarath.
- Ramayana Episode 15: Journey to the forest
In Ramayana Episode 15, titled 'Journey to the Forest,' Ram, Sita, and Lakshman begin their travels in the forest after a long journey, spending their first night there and meeting King Guha.
- Ramayana Episode 14: Ram, Sita, Lakhsman leaves Ayodhya
In Ramayana Episode 14, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman depart from Ayodhya after saying goodbye to King Dasarath, commencing their exile in the Dandakaranya forest.
- Ramayana Episode 13: Dasarath grants Ram his permission to go into exile
In Ramayana Episode 13, Lakshman persuades Ram to let him join the exile. Ram distributes his possessions and seeks his father Dasarath's permission to leave for the forest. Kaikeyi provides them with the attire of forest dwellers.
- Ramayana Episode 12: The Exile of Ram
In Ramayana Episode 12, Ram is informed by his father, Dasarath, that he must go into exile for 14 years to fulfill a promise to Kaikeyi. Ram accepts his fate and Sita chooses to accompany him to the forest.
- Ramayana Episode 11: Kaikeyi holds Dasarath to his promise
In Ramayana Episode 11, Kaikeyi reminds Dasarath of a promise and requests two boons. The episode is written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik.
- Ramayana Episode 10: Manthara plots with Kaikeyi
In Ramayana Episode 10, King Dasarath decides to name Ram the crown prince. The hunchback maid Manthara influences Queen Kaikeyi to disrupt the king's plans.
- Ramayana Episode 9: The Wedding of Ram and Sita
In Ramayana Episode 9, Ram and Lakshman visit King Janak's palace where Ram breaks Shiva's divine bow to marry Sita. Ram's brothers also get married, and upon returning to Ayodhya, Ram encounters and humbles the sage Parashuram.
- Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi
Ramayana Episode 8 covers Vishwamitra's penance and worship to achieve the status of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin. The episode is written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik.
- Ramayana Episode 7: Vishwamitra fights Vashisth
In this episode of The Stories of the Ramayana, Rishi Vashisth
- Ramayana Episode 6: Churning of the Oceans and the Curse of Ahalya
In Ramayana Episode 6, Vishwamitra recounts the churning of the ocean by gods and demons to obtain the elixir of immortality. The episode also covers how Ram freed Ahalya from her curse, with original music and sound design by Anirban Chak…
- Ramayana Episode 5: Bhagirath and Ganga
Vishwamitra narrates the story of Bhagirath bringing the river Ganga to earth to cleanse his ancestors' souls, enabling their ascent to heaven, as Ram and Lakshman continue their journey.
- Episode 4: The Killing of Tadaka
In this episode, Ram and Lakshman encounter and kill the demoness Tadaka. They later protect Vishwamitra's ashram and his Yagna from attacks by demons Marich, Subahu, and their clan.
- Ramayana Episode 3: Birth of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Satrugna
This episode details the events leading to the birth of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Satrugna, including Rishwashringa's yagna and Lord Vishnu's incarnation. It also covers Viswamitra's request for Ram and Lakshman.
- Ramayana Episode 2: King Dasarath invites Rishwasringa to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna
In Ramayana Episode 2, King Dasarath of Ayodhya decides to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna to pray for a son. Following Sumantra's counsel, he invites sage Rishwasringa to Ayodhya to perform the ceremony.
- Ramayana Episode 1: The Beginning
In the first episode of "The Stories of the Ramayana," Rishi Valmiki composes the epic poem and teaches Luv and Kush to sing it. Luv and Kush then travel to Ayodhya and perform the song in Lord Ram's court.