Ramayana

Ramayana sessions

We read a part of the Ramayana together, and sit with what it asks of us in ordinary life. Online, and in person.

These are group sittings, not performances. You may come once, or keep coming. You do not need to have studied before. When a sitting is announced, you may join from this page.

From the story

Bharata outside Ayodhya.

Bharata went to the forest to bring Rama home. Rama would not return. He took Rama’s padukas, came as far as Ayodhya, and lived outside the city, in Nandigram, until the fourteen years were complete.

Bharata at Nandigram, sitting before Rama’s padukas outside Ayodhya — Nandigram. The padukas on a simple seat, Ayodhya left in the distance.

Rama giving his padukas to Bharata at Chitrakuta — At Chitrakuta, Rama would not turn back. He gave Bharata his padukas.

Bharata returning toward Ayodhya and staying outside the city — He came as far as Ayodhya, and did not enter the gates.

Calendar

Upcoming sessions

Ramayana

Ramayana session

Saturday, 26 September 2026

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm IST

Online or in person · Online and in person — details sent after you sign up

We read a part of the Ramayana together, and sit with what it asks of us in ordinary life.

Ramayana

Ramayana session

Saturday, 10 October 2026

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm IST

In person · Bengaluru — address sent to those who join

We sit together in Bengaluru over a part of the Ramayana.