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pandemic, and with the onset
of a nationwide lockdown, we
found ourselves glued to the
television sets delving into
two classic epics- Ramayana
and Mahabharata, broadcast
by Doordarshan. While elders
reminisced old times, the
younger generations were
introduced to the ancient value
system and idealistic ways of
living through these ancient
Indian epics brought to the fore.
Sacred Indian epics such as the
Mahabharata and Ramayana,
are not only viewed as guiding
lights by Indians, but are
also revered by many across
the world for their insights
on morality. They unravel
quintessential intricacies of the
human mind that have proven
to be fascinating to the outside
world. The Hon’ble Prime Minister
has also stated instances in his and to India, that fostered the
recent ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, spirit of co-existence pertinent
of people from Japan, who to the foundation of modern
“harbour amazing attachment society today. The vibrant Indian
and love for India’’ and have art forms, ancient traditions,
recreated their ‘artistic’ versions Yoga, Ayurveda, etc., produce
of these iconic epics as The an extraordinary array of assets
Mahabharata Project by that portray the attractiveness
renowned art director Hiroshi of India to the foreign populace.
Koike the animated rendition
This brings us to the realization
Ramayana: The Legend of
that Indian society and culture
Prince Rama by Japan’s famous
encompassing Indian epics,
film director Yugo Sako, which is
cuisines, religions, festivals,
being remastered in 4K. India’s
spirituality, cinema, mythologies,
history and culture are evidently
and heritage have a more all-
a legacy to the world.
embracing impact in the global
Ancient literary scriptures, Vedas context ushering in a new era
and Upanishads, delivered of cultural synergy as well as
the notion of ‘Vasudhaiva diversity in co-existence and
Kutumbakam’ — of the world instils a sense of pride in the
being one family, to the world heart of every Indian.
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