# Indian writer, Ami Ganatra: "Epic helps to understand essence of culture"

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Podcast: [BRICS Podcast (EN)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brics-podcast-en-6313692)
Published: 2025-04-30T14:06:18+00:00
Episode link: https://tvbrics-en.mave.digital/ep-42
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The “Ramayana” and the “Mahabharata” are ancient Indian epic works written in Sanskrit. These texts contain myths about the life of the kings and raise philosophical questions about choice, loyalty, and duty. The books have been translated into many languages of the world. Separate works have been created based on the “Ramayana” and the “Mahabharata”, explaining the original poems. TV BRICS reporter: Yana Panferova

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