Shri Ram transcends the boundaries time and again !

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” - Ram is the embodiment of Dharma.
Shri Ram, one of the most revered Hindu deities, has transcended the borders of Bharat and has become a global cultural icon. The story of Shri Ram is not only popular in Bharat but also in many other countries worldwide. In many parts of the world, people consider themselves as descendants of Shri Ram and view their homeland as his "lilabhoomi" or holy land.

The story of Ramayana has been translated and retold in many languages, including Chinese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Laos, Malaysian, Cambodian, Filipino, and even Russian. The Chinese versions of Ramayana include "Liu Tautva," "Twapao," and "Lanka Siha," while in Tibet, the "Tibetan Ramayana" was composed in the third century. In Turkey, a book called "Khitani Ramayana" was written in the Turkish language, and in Japan, the "Ramkatha of Japan" was written in the 10th and 12th centuries.

In Sri Lanka, Lankapati Kumardas (Contemporary of Kalidas) wrote "Janaki Haranam," and in Burma, nine texts of Ram literature were discovered. In Russia, Tulsikrit Ramcharitmanas was translated into Russian in the 20th century. In addition, the story of Shri Ram has been retold in various languages, including English, German, French, Urdu, Persian, and Pashto.

The global popularity of Shri Ram is a testament to his universality and his ability to transcend cultural barriers. His story of righteousness, and devotion resonates with people from all backgrounds and beliefs, making him a beloved figure around the world.

Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram who himself is the embodiment of Dharma;  Tulsidas, who described him, says –

“नाना भांति राम अवतारा। रामायन सत कोटि अपारा।।
रामहि केवल प्रेम पियारा। जानि लेउ जो जाननिहारा।।"

।। श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम ।।

Original Painting : Raja Ravi Varma