Episode 13-Why the Ramayana Still Matters Today

<p>Why does the Ramayana still matter today?<br />How can today’s youth connect with it in a living and transformative way?<br />And how deeply is the Ramayana still alive in Bharat — in its culture, memory, sacred geography, and spiritual life?<br /><br />In this special Wisdom Conversation from the Ramayana Odyssey Podcast, Daksha Nair speaks with Pujya Swami Mitrananda Ji of Chinmaya Mission, Chennai — an inspiring teacher who has supported projects like Ramayana Odyssey and Gita Odyssey, and who has deeply inspired many young people through his clarity, warmth, and practical wisdom.<br /><br />In this episode, Swamiji helps us explore:<br /><br />why the Ramayana still matters today — not just as an ancient epic, but as a guide for life<br />how the Ramayana can become deeply relevant to today’s youth<br />why the Ramayana is history poetically expressed<br />how the Ramayana is still visibly alive in Bharat through tradition, values, and cultural memory<br />the deeper significance of Ayodhya and Ram Setu<br />and how sacred stories like the Ramayana continue to shape human character, devotion, and civilization<br /><br />This conversation is especially meaningful for anyone interested in:<br /><br />Ramayana, Rama, Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism, Bharat, Ayodhya, Ram Setu, Indian civilization, youth inspiration, scripture, spiritual growth, and the relevance of sacred texts in modern life.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Relevance of Ramayana</li><li>09:07 Connecting with the Ramayana</li><li>16:03 The Living Legacy of Ramayana</li><li>49:51 Chapter 100 of Valmiki Ramayana</li></ul>