Ramayana

The Ramayana is an unique text, simply because it deals with material not otherwise covered in this class so far. The differences include the focus on the Hindu religion, the differences between being a good person and being a good leader, and the necessity of various roles and the equality these various classes need. The idea of a rigid caste system could be interpreted as the original socialism or communism, since these same ideas are toted in these two forms of government.

Despite the differences from the text we have read, there are still a number of similarities to other texts. The idea of this book being the foundation of a religion is like the bible, and the moral teachings are in line with the Iliad, although the teachings do vary.