12. The Ramayana (India)

The Ramayana frames idealized role-model particles (Rama, Sita) whose conduct establishes normative selection rules for kingly, familial, and cosmic behavior. Rama’s exile and return are state transitions that test the stability of social vacua—upholding dharma under pressure resets expectations for governance and virtue. Sita’s trials probe the strength of social detectors (public scorn, legal boundaries) … Continue reading 12. The Ramayana (India)