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The Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Role Model For The Development Of Nation

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  • Ram Krishna Mandal

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It is rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition while still progressively adapting over thousands of years, both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are cultural texts which transmit values, navigating social questions, and creating a sense of commonality amid their diversity. Historically, these epics have served as valuable resources for the construction of a national identity, especially during India's freedom struggle. Objective: The aim of the study has tried to explore the role model of Ramayana and Mahabharata for the development of a nation. Research Methodology: This investigation employs a qualitative, descriptive and interpretive based on textual analysis. Results and Discussions: The Ramayana and Mahabharata are not just two great epics in their poetic form and mythological interest; they are the sacred texts of Indian civilization that continue to hold meaning in India's ethical, political and national consciousness. They certainly represent the gamut of values, ideas and models of behavior necessary for a country's holistic development. Lessons through Ramayana and the Mahabharata: The Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the twin epics of ancient Indian civilization, are not just hallowed texts of religion and mythology but templates of civilization and models for ethical, political, economic, and cultural development of a nation. Conclusion: The epics provide broad implications for nation building. They highlight the most important components of a strong nation are not economic or military power, but ethical governance, justice, a cohesive identity, responsible leadership and citizens responsibilities.

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  • Ram Krishna Mandal, 2025. "The Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Role Model For The Development Of Nation," Journal of Global Economy, Research Centre for Social Sciences,Mumbai, India, vol. 21(4), pages 197-210, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:jge:journl:2141
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    • P48 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Legal Institutions; Property Rights; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Regional Studies
    • Z10 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - General

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