The Ramayana is a rich Socio-cultural and Literary Heritage for the Entire Humanity

The present research paper is an attempt to analyze, examine and explore our understanding the rich socio-cultural and literary heritage and ethical human values projected and highlighted in Maharishi Valmiki’s Ramayana and its impact to the entire humanity. It is a religious book of Hindus and is considered a national epic in many other Asian countries. It is not only a great epic but a record of rich cultural and literary heritage of the entire humanity. It is a literary treasure of moral values and ethics which enlightens human beings about high moral values, spiritual activities, conduct of life, faith, patience and social responsibilities, holistic education and war policy. Each and every character of the Ramayana and their incidents provide the clear ideas and wisdom to common life and help to find out the right path for mankind. It belongs to the entire humanity because it is capable of serving as a code of ethics for human beings and to bind the people of India and abroad as well and teaches us humanity, regardless of their caste, creed, colour and religion. The time has come to revive ancient Indian wisdom and follow the path of righteousness carved by Indian sages and national heroes. The findings present that the values projected in this ancient Indian epic is a priceless cultural and literary heritage to the world which hold great impact and relevance on the lives and literature of the entire humanity as well as which inspires and motivates to people in their difficult situations and hardship and encourages them to help in their pursuit of meaningful and peaceful living.