Ram: The Rightful Ruler

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Ram is considered the jewel of the Surya-vamsa, the most upright of all solar kings despite the fact that he belongs to a dynasty of legendary rulers. In Dilip, Raghu, Aja, and Dashratha, Ram has a host of role-models, but it is believed that he was the only king who combined and surpassed their individual strengths. The interesting thing about the Ramayana is that while it is the story of a husband out to rescue his wife from a demon-king, Ram is always considered the king of Ayodhya first. But what exactly were his qualities as a ruler?In The Rightful Ruler, Devdutt Pattanaik explores this very question through various aspects of the Ramayana to offer a glimpse into the world of the varna-dharma-following Ram. Effortlessly straightforward and unabashedly intriguing, this is Pattanaik at his best.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2017

About the author

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (born December 11, 1970) is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology, and also management. He has written a number of books related to Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, a novel, The Pregnant King, and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata (2010).
He is the Chief Belief Officer of Future Group, one of India’s largest retailers, bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology into Indian business, especifically in human resource management. He also writes a column for the newspaper MID DAY.
He has also written a novel based on a tale from the Mahabharata titled 'The Pregnant King' published by Penguin Books India

Reviews

[Savita Ramsumair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

A beautiful retelling focusing on Shri Raam's constant duty as king and as husband. His dharma as king prevails against all else in his life.