5 Living Evidences to Prove Ramayana Was Real

The Ramayana is considered to be one of the most well-known and cherished of all the Hindu epic poems that have ever been written. It recounts the adventures of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu, and his mission to save his wife, Sita, from the clutches of the evil monarch Ravana. Several historical and archaeological discoveries give support for the truth of the tale of the Ramayana, even though many people believe the Ramayana to be a work of fiction. The following is a list of the top five pieces of evidence that the Ramayana is true-

1. The Presence of Ayodhya- As the city where Lord Rama was born, Ayodhya is revered by Hindus as one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in their religion. In the Ramayana, Ayodhya is described as a splendid city that is home to several stunning palaces and temples. 

A location in Ayodhya that had the ruins of a massive ancient edifice that was thought to be the birthplace of Lord Rama was uncovered by archaeologists in the year 2003. This site was located in Ayodhya. The finding provided empirical evidence for the existence of an ancient Ayodhya and bolstered the traditional account of the birth of Lord Rama.

2. Setu Samudram- The Adam's Bridge is another name for the Setu Samudram, which is a series of limestone shoals that spans from India to Sri Lanka. The Adam's Bridge is also referred to as the Setu Samudram. According to the Ramayana, for Lord Rama and his army to reach Lanka and rescue Sita, they constructed a bridge across the Setu Samudram. 

In 2002, NASA made available satellite photographs of the region, which showed what seemed to be a man-built structure in the form of a bridge spanning the shoals in question. Even if the photos do not provide conclusive evidence of the existence of the bridge described in the Ramayana, they do imply that there may have been some historical foundation for the account.

3. Ravana's Castle- The fact that Ravana's castle existed Ravana, the evil king of Lanka, is one of the most memorable figures in the Ramayana. The epic poem describes Ravana as having a splendid castle that was stuffed with a variety of goods, including gold, gems, and other valuables. 

In 1911, archaeologists in Sri Lanka uncovered the remnants of a palace that is believed to have belonged to Ravana. This palace was found in the city of Dambulla. It was discovered that the palace included various artifacts that corresponded to the descriptions contained in the Ramayana. These artifacts included ivory sculptures, gold and silver jewelry, earthenware, and more.

4. The Tracking of Hanuman’s Footsteps Was Uncovered- One of the most important characters in the Ramayana is Hanuman, the monkey deity who is also Lord Rama's devoted servant. The epic narrative relates that to save Sita, Hanuman traveled from India to Sri Lanka, where he engaged in a terrible fight with Ravana's army. 

In recent years, various places in Sri Lanka that are thought to have footprints created by Hanuman have been uncovered. These footprints have been found in several different locations. Even if the veracity of these imprints is still up for discussion, the very fact that they exist shows that the story of Hanuman's part in the Ramayana may have some historical foundation.

5. The Existence of Valmiki’s Ramayana- It is widely believed that the Ramayana was composed in the 5th century BCE by the wise man Valmiki. Over more than two thousand years, the epic poem has been transmitted orally from one generation of Hindus to the next in several different languages. Even though the supernatural aspects of the Ramayana have been called into question, the fact that Valmiki's work still survives today offers compelling proof for the historical accuracy of the Ramayana's narrative.

Even though the Ramayana is maybe interpreted by some as a work of fiction, several historical and archaeological discoveries give proof for the truth of the narrative. The fact that Ayodhya exists, together with the Setu Samudram, Ravana's castle, Hanuman's footprints, and Valmiki's Ramayana, all lend credence to the theory that the epic poem may have some historical foundation.

Written by Chitraksh