# Episode 05 -  Ramayana Through the Lens of Vedanta

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Podcast: [Ramayana Odyssey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ramayana-odyssey-7788388)
Published: 2026-04-23T11:38:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1297

## Resource

The conversation with Dr. Janiki Santhoke delves into the Vedantic perspective on the Ramayana, understanding Rama as a symbol of perfection, interpreting dharma in complex situations, guidance on handling emotions through Vedanta, symbolic interpretation of characters in the Ramayana, application of Vedantic teachings in daily life, the purpose of studying the Ramayana for self-realization, and the vision of establishing the world's first Vedanta University. Takeaways Vedantic perspective on the Ramayana Understanding Rama as a symbol of perfection Interpreting dharma in complex situations Guidance on handling emotions through Vedanta Symbolic interpretation of characters in the Ramayana Application of Vedantic teachings in daily life Purpose of studying the Ramayana for self-realization Vision of establishing the world's first Vedanta University Chapters 00:00 Vedantic Perspective on the Ramayana 07:40 Interpreting Dharma in Complex Situations 13:51 Symbolic Interpretation of Characters in the Ramayana 18:55 Vision of Establishing the World's First Vedanta University #Ramayana #Vedanta #SriRama #Hinduism #SanatanaDharma #SpiritualWisdom #SelfRealization #IndianPhilosophy #LifeLessons #InnerGrowth #Mindfulness #Ravana #Sita #Dharma #VedantaWisdom #RamayanaOdyssey #ProjectSelf

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