Is Ramayana a fiction story

Answer 1

The great epic poem called the Ramayana ("Life of Rama") is usually considered mythology, which is not precisely fiction, because myths impart the traditional history and beliefs of a people and have their own kind of reality--mythic reality. In popular speech, "myth" means something that is fictional or not true. But students and scholars of mythology take myths more seriously, as traditional stories that contain valuable teachings and history of a culture. Thus, scholars do not say that myths are false but instead look to them for the spiritual truths that they contain.

Because the Ramayana has fantastic characters such as demons and gods and a flying monkey hero (Hanuman), it seems to be fiction or fantasy. But Rama could have been a real person. Scholars say that great heroes of ancient times often become deified, which means that over time, literature portrays them as gods. Rama is believed to have lived more than 7000 years before the Christian era (BCE). It is unlikely that there could be any proof of his actual life. We might suppose that over the ages, stories about him were passed down, and these stories became embellished with symbolism and fiction-like elements. So although the Ramayana might be called fiction, those who revere Lord Rama believe that it expresses truth in a way that mere history cannot do. Even Hanuman, the "monkey god" who represents the ideal of devoted service to his master (Rama), could have been a real person, perhaps a member of a tribal people, who was transformed into a divine monkey in the telling of the tale.

Answer 2

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that is a blend of mythology, history, and philosophy. While some aspects may be considered fictional, it is a revered scripture in Hinduism and is believed to convey spiritual and moral teachings through the story of Lord Rama.