# Episode 09- How to Understand Ramayana Properly

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Podcast: [Ramayana Odyssey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ramayana-odyssey-7788388)
Published: 2026-05-23T21:13:46+00:00
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## Resource

In this special Wisdom Conversation of the Ramayana Odyssey Podcast , Daksha Nair speaks with Pujya Swami Chidananda Puri Ji of Advaita Ashram, Kozhikode, Kerala — a deeply respected teacher known for his authentic and scripturally rooted Vedantic teachings. In this episode, Swamiji helps us explore some of the most profound questions about the Ramayana , Rama , Dharma , and Maharshi Narada . Together, they reflect on: the connection between Veda, Dharma, and Ramayana how the Ramayana reveals Dharma through lived human life why Rama is both Bhagavan and the ideal human being how the Ramayana supports inner growth, self-mastery, and clarity the true greatness of Maharshi Narada in our tradition and how seekers can approach the Ramayana with greater depth and reverence This is a meaningful episode for anyone who wants to understand the Ramayana not merely as an ancient story, but as a living source of guidance, wisdom, and transformation. Hosted by Daksha Nair as part of the Ramayana Odyssey Podcast . Takeaways Rama as the embodiment of Dharma Understanding the role and greatness of Maharishi Narada Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Ramayana Odyssey Podcast 05:09 Rama as the Embodiment of Dharma 10:16 The Role and Greatness of Maharishi Narada 21:23 The Epithets of Maharishi Narada 31:11 Personal Reflections on the Ramayana 51:29 Closing Remarks and Call to Action #Ramayana #Rama #SriRama #SanatanaDharma #Vedanta #Dharma #Hinduism #MaharshiNarada #Valmiki #RamayanaOdyssey #IndianWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #Bhakti #HinduPhilosophy #ProjectSelf #JaiShriRam

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