Ramayana is an epic of mythological import.  It is now being read as religious text by more than a billion people. Ramayana has been the source of inspiration throughout the history of South East Asian countries. The kings of Thailand were called Rama.  Ramakeerti the Thai Ramayana was composed in 17th century and is studied by all children in schools. The world's  largest Ramayana painting is in the Emerald Buddha Temple.   Thai Boxing is based on the skills of Hanuman, Vali and Sugreeva.

 In Malaysia the government officers take their oath by uttering the words "URUSAN SERI PDULA BEGINDA"  which means by the orders of Rama's Paduka.  The Malayan version of Ramayana "Hikayat Seri Rama" composed in the 13th century is a text book in the universities.

In Indonesia  the largest  Muslim country of the  world has  a big Hanuman statue in its military head quarters.  The parades are done in front of the statue and the officers also take their oath of  office here.  When Pakistan President Gen. Zia questioned the  officials, they explained "that they have only changed their religion not their culture or their forefathers".

To us young Sanatanists it teaches obedience to our parents and kindness to all things created.

A scene from this unsurpassed work of sage Valmiki, depicting the successful end of Hanuman, the Simian featured God's search for the incarcerated Sita, Rama's spouse.