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Why Is Sundarkand Called the Most Beautiful Chapter?

Why is a chapter of the Ramayana that describes a difficult journey, a desperate search and the burning of Lanka called Sundarkand, or the Beautiful Chapter? The answer goes beyond beautiful places or extraordinary events. This part of the epic places Hanuman at the centre of the story, showing how…

MyLifeXP · Oct 15

From ‘A Little Princess’ to ‘Black Panther,’ how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic ‘Ramayana’

American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Why Hanuman Chose to Return Alone After Finding Sita

Hanuman had crossed the ocean, entered Lanka and finally found Mata Sita in the Ashoka Vatika. He had the strength to carry her on his back and return to Lord Rama. So why did he leave Lanka without rescuing her? At first, this decision seems puzzling. If Hanuman could reach…

MyLifeXP · Oct 13

Did Sita Really Kill Ravana? The Hidden Truth of Ramayana

What if the Ramayana you grew up watching is only one version of a much larger story? In one tradition, Rama kills Ravana. In another telling, Sita takes a fierce form and destroys him. Jain literature presents yet another version in which Lakshmana kills Ravana. There are also traditions in…

MyLifeXP · Oct 7

When Ravana's blood was red sherbet: How Delhi celebrated Ramlila through centuries

Over centuries, the celebrations of Dussehra and Ramlila in Delhi have witnessed remarkable transformation. Once supported by royals, these festivities presented a blend of artistry and cultural heritage. Historical descriptions reveal grand rituals with horses and effigies, along with the communal sharing of victory sherbet. The introduction of female actors…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Why Hanuman Bhakti Becomes Powerful When Ego Ends

Have you ever felt that you were carrying everything alone? You worked hard, fought your battles and kept searching for someone who could support you. But there is a deeper lesson in Hanuman bhakti: sometimes the greatest strength comes when you stop trying to control everything yourself. Devotion does not…

MyLifeXP · Oct 3

Why Do People Perform Pind Daan in Gaya Ji? The Secret

Have you ever wondered why people travel from different parts of India and even abroad to perform Pind Daan in Gaya Ji? During Pitru Paksha, the ancient city of Gaya becomes an important destination for families remembering their ancestors. The ritual is traditionally performed with the hope of offering peace…

MyLifeXP · Oct 3

Why Hanuman Ji Takes You to Your Lowest Point First

Have you ever wondered why life becomes hardest just when you are trying your best? You work harder, stay patient and still feel as if everything is slipping away. In Hindu devotional thought, difficult phases are often seen not simply as punishment but as moments that can teach patience, courage…

MyLifeXP · Oct 1

The Devi Mahatmya Said the Goddess Was Supreme, and No Earlier Sanskrit Text Had Gone That Far

The text that rewrote the hierarchyBefore the Devi Mahatmya arrived, composed somewhere in the 5th or 6th century CE as part of the Markandeya Purana, the Goddess existed in Sanskrit literature as a presence, not a principle. She appeared in the Rigveda as Vak, the sacred word. She appeared in…

Times Life · Sep 30

Why Does Someone Else Get Credit for Your Work? Hanuman Ji Knows

You worked late, fixed every mistake and gave your best, but when the time came to receive credit, someone else stepped forward. It hurts because you know how much effort went into that work. This is where the story of Hanuman Ji offers a powerful perspective. Despite his extraordinary strength,…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30