Ramayana

This is possibly one of the most interesting stories I have ever read because to me it is so different. At first I was very confused when attempting to read, but when I found out that the 2nd canto is a summary, I felt more reassured. When reading, I was very interested in the social classes of the time. It was interesting to learn about the levels and the characteristics that go along with each. For example, it shocked me how the Sudras has absolutely no access to knowledge. I wasn't surprised to find that they could not participate in any form of learning knowledge, but the fact that they had no clue about all the vast knowledge and interesting characteristics pertaining to knowledge and religion. I could not imagine what my life would be like without schooling and knowledge.