Book Of Ram by Devdutt Pattanaik [Hardcover]

This book introduces Ram, the protagonist of the epic Ramayana, highlighting his key virtues. He is described as Eka-vachani (a king who always honors his promises), Eka-bani (an archer who hits his mark on the first attempt), and Eka-patni (a husband devoted to one wife). Known as maryada purushottam—the ideal man who upholds social values—Ram is revered as the seventh avatar of Vishnu and a divine symbol of order and righteousness. His tale, the Ramayan, is a source of hope and peace for Hindus, especially during difficult times. The paragraph also touches on the contrasting modern interpretations of Ram: criticized by feminists and appropriated by politicians, yet still revered as a kingly deity by his devotees.