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Ramayana
The Ramayana as a whole story, with the questions it raises left open.
- Two classes
- every week
- 45 minutes
- live, each class
- First class
- free
What Ramayana is
Not a summary and not a cartoon. The class follows the narrative from Ayodhya to the return, stopping where the characters face a choice, and asking what they should have done.
Character is what is left when the easy choice is taken away.
What they will learn
- The full arc of the story, and who everyone is
- Key shlokas and the passages worth knowing by heart
- The choices each character faces, and what the text says about them
- How the story is told differently across regions and languages
What the benefits are
- A frame for thinking about loyalty, duty and difficult decisions
- Cultural fluency at festivals, and in conversations with elders
- Comprehension and discussion practice, in a story they want to follow
How the 45 minutes run
- A section of the story, told properly
- Discussion of the choice at its centre
- A shloka from the passage, learnt together
- A question to think about before the next class
What they still have in twenty years
A shared story with every generation of their family, and a set of characters to think with when a decision is difficult.
Batches by age
Anyone can join this class
4 to 6years
Learning by ear, through story and repetition
6 to 10years
Sound and meaning together, with reading begun
10 to 15years
Text, grammar and discussion in full
Adults join dedicated batches. Tell us the learner's age when you book and we will place them in the right group.
When it runs
- Free 30-min demo · Sunday
- Morning 7am, 9am · Evening 5pm, 7pm
- Classes · Saturday & Sunday
- Morning 8am · Evening 7pm
Times are IST. Tell us your time zone and we will place you in the batch that lands at a sensible local hour.
Ramayana for families outside India
Learners join this class from 22 countries. Pick yours to see what time our batches land where you are.
Questions about Ramayana
Who can join Ramayana?
Anyone. Batches run at 4 to 6, 6 to 10 and 10 to 15, and adults have batches of their own, so a learner is placed by age rather than turned away by it. No prior knowledge is assumed: most learners start from nothing.
Is Ramayana taught live?
Live, always, in a small batch with the camera on. A recording cannot hear a mistake and correct it, and that correction is most of what you are paying for.
When does Ramayana run?
Saturday & Sunday, mornings at 8am and evenings at 7pm IST. We schedule around the learner's time zone rather than around Indian hours, so tell us where you are and we will place you in a batch that lands at a sensible local hour.
What will my child actually be able to do?
The full arc of the story, and who everyone is; Key shlokas and the passages worth knowing by heart; The choices each character faces, and what the text says about them. Beyond the syllabus: A shared story with every generation of their family, and a set of characters to think with when a decision is difficult.
What does Ramayana cost?
Fees depend on the batch and how often it meets. Message us on WhatsApp for the current fee list. The 30-minute trial class is free, with no payment details taken.
Try Ramayana free
Leave your details and we will find a batch that fits the learner's age and your time zone. Or message us on WhatsApp at +91 91803 77502.
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Still deciding about Ramayana?
Message us with the learner's age and what interests them. We will tell you honestly whether this is the right class to start with.
Or call +91 91803 77502 · Mon to Sat, 9am to 8pm IST
Not sure which class?
Tell us the learner's age and what they enjoy and we will suggest one to start with. Most families begin with a single class and add a second later.