The Stories of the Ramayana
Sudipta Bhawmik
The ancient Indian epic "The Ramayana" is loved and revered by millions worldwide. Sudipta Bhawmik (the creator of the popular podcast The Stories of Mahabharata) retells the stories of the Ramayana in his unique dramatic style. An epic tale of good versus evil, the Ramayana chronicles the journey of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya, and how he conquers the rakshas king Ravana. The podcast follows the Valmika Ramayana as the reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 19min
Ramayana Episode 15: Journey to the forest
Episode 15: Journey to the forestAfter a long and tiring journey, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spend their first night in the forest. On the way, Ram meets his old friend, the Nishad King Guha. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2026 • 19min
Ramayana Episode 14: Ram, Sita, Lakhsman leaves Ayodhya
A dramatic farewell unfolds as Ram, Sita and Lakshman prepare to leave Ayodhya for exile. Tense palace confrontations and Kaikeyi's harsh decree create emotional upheaval. Vashishth condemns injustice while loved ones plead and grieve. The departure through the city is sorrowful and fraught with desperate attempts to stop it.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 22min
Ramayana Episode 13: Dasarath grants Ram his permission to go into exile
Lakshman begs to join Ram in the forest and pledges to protect him. Ram gives away his possessions and prepares weapons and gifts for the journey. Tension erupts in the palace as Dasarath collapses and family members argue over provisions. Ram renounces royal life and receives ascetic clothes to begin his exile.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 25min
Ramayana Episode 12: The Exile of Ram
Royal drama unfolds as a king is forced into despair and a prince accepts a harsh vow to honor his father. Family grief and a brother's fury flare up amid debates about duty and power. A devoted partner insists on sharing a difficult fate, and preparations begin for an urgent departure into the unknown.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 20min
Ramayana Episode 11: Kaikeyi holds Dasarath to his promise
A royal promise is remembered and tested. A queen retreats into grief and makes shocking demands. A king pleads, bargains, and faces heartbreaking consequences. Preparations and summons ripple through the palace as a fateful confrontation unfolds.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 27min
Ramayana Episode 10: Manthara plots with Kaikeyi
Royal celebrations, a proposed coronation, and palace life after the weddings. A scheming maid notices the festivities and whispers doubts into the queen's ear. Secret plotting leads to a plan to alter the line of succession and force a dramatic promise.
Oct 16, 2025 • 26min
Ramayana Episode 9: The Wedding of Ram and Sita
A dramatic trip to King Janak's palace to behold Shiva's legendary bow. A test of strength shatters the mighty weapon and leads to royal marriage arrangements. A joyous multi-bride wedding celebration is followed by a tense encounter with the fierce sage Parashuram. Triumph and return to Ayodhya complete the tale.
6 snips
Sep 30, 2025 • 18min
Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi
A tale of fierce penance and celestial tests. Moving hermitages, stolen sacrificial rites, and a youth who volunteers for sacrifice. Distractions by apsaras and divine plots challenge resolve. A thousand-year austerity culminates in a sacred title and strained reconciliations.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 24min
Ramayana Episode 7: Vishwamitra fights Vashisth
A clash of spiritual power and royal pride unfolds as a sage and a king confront each other. A magical cow summons a feast and conjured armies spark a fierce supernatural battle. A ruler undertakes extreme penances for divine weapons and later forges a new sky to grant a cursed monarch his unusual throne.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 19min
Ramayana Episode 6: Churning of the Oceans and the Curse of Ahalya
A sweeping retelling of the cosmic ocean churning where gods and demons vie for the elixir of immortality. Tales of Shiva swallowing poison and Vishnu taking the tortoise form bring mythic drama. A parallel human story follows a cursed woman hidden in a hermitage and the moment that restores her to the world.
