What was the gap between Ramayana and Mahabharata?

Based on astronomical information such as position of constellations and time of eclipses available in scriptures, they have concluded that events in the Ramayana took place 7,000 years ago and events in the Mahabharata took place 5,000 years ago.

What is the message of Ramayana and Mahabharata?

Good deeds are the means to reach a higher plane and likewise bad deeds lead to destruction and doom — is the ultimate message that the Ramayana teaches, said Sri R. Krishnamurthy Sastrigal in a discourse.

Did Mahabharata happen before Indus Valley?

Historians disagree on the date. It ranges from around 3200 BC to 700 BC — a period of 2,500 years! Curiously, historians unanimously agree that Kurukshetra did not take place between 2500 BC and 1500 BC. This is the period when the Indus Valley civilization “collapsed”.

What is the moral of the story Mahabharata?

Like all great epics, Mahabharata is the story of victory of good against evil. The word ‘Mahabharata’ has become synonymous with any great confrontation in day to day life also. But its moral lessons will be synonymous with the right and truthful way of life for years and years to come.

Is Rama a good person in Mahabharata?

Rama is a good person. He is the ideal son, brother, and husband. Ravana, on the other hand, is the evil lustful demon that needs to be defeated. The Mahabharata is a less black-and-white story with less than ideal characters.

Is Mahabharata suitable for kids?

Mahabharata is a literary treasure and a blend of Hindu mythology and philosophy. It is considered to be for adults only. But this great epic is more than that. Its varied stories and many characters have an appeal for the kids too. In fact, it is a treasure trove for today’s generation raised on Harry Potter and likewise tales.

What is the meaning of the story Ramayana?

The word Ramayana literally means the journey of Rama. It is a story of the triumph of good over evil that is shown through the victory of Rama who defeated the demon Ravana who had abducted his wife. Rama is perceived as the ideal man in Hindu culture. He is portrayed as loyal, dutiful, righteous, courageous, wise, strong, and even handsome.