Ramayana is trending again — Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir is complete, and India is watching.
But beyond the politics, what ancient truths still matter today?
Gaurav Arora sits down with Srini Katta to explore what the epic really means in 2025.

In this special conversation, Gaurav Arora meets Srini Katta — AI innovator, yoga teacher, and author of Brothers in Arms: The Ramayana Retold — to unpack the Ramayana’s untold leadership lessons.

From Hanuman’s loyalty to Rama’s dharma, and from Ayodhya’s temple to your inner life, this is the Ramayana like you’ve never heard it before.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
 • Hidden truths behind the Ramayana’s most iconic moments
 • What Ram, Lakshman & Hanuman teach us about loyalty and leadership
 • Why the Ram Mandir matters in 2025 — culturally, spiritually, symbolically
 • How ancient epics still shape modern India and our personal choices
 • What startup founders and seekers alike can learn from the vanaras

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context
00:48 The Symbolism of Rama and Lakshmana
01:11 Hanuman's Role in the Epic
01:41 Guest Introduction and Personal Journey
02:49 Teaching Ramayana to the Next Generation
07:24 The Wisdom of Ancient Sages
13:23 Modern Relevance of Ramayana
20:00 The Brotherhood of Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman
22:50 Lessons from the Monkey Army
25:30 The Curse and Redemption of Kabandha
25:52 Rama and Lakshmana's Encounter with Kabandha
27:40 The Importance of Faith and Determination
31:10 Religion vs. Spirituality
33:08 Rama's Inclusive Leadership
36:54 Ravana: The Complex Antagonist
46:22 Lessons from Hanuman's Journey
49:42 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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📚 Get the book: Brothers in Arms: The Ramayana Retold by Srini Katta
https://www.amazon.in/Rama-Lakshmana-Hanuman-Brothers-Arms/dp/9694992567

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👥 Watch if you’re curious about: Ram Mandir 2025 | Hanuman | Dharma | Sanatan | Indian Epics | Mythology & Modern Life

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