By the end of the lesson the learner can outline the main story and message of the Ramayana.
By the end of the lesson the learner can explain that the Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata and teaches about duty.
By the end of the lesson the learner can draw moral lessons from the epics for honest, dutiful living in Kenya.
Transcript
[0:00] Beyond the Vedas, Hindus treasure two great epics: the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These long stories teach values through unforgettable characters.
[0:55] The Ramayana tells of Prince Rama, his wife Sita and the devoted Hanuman. Rama keeps his promises and protects the good, even at great personal cost.
[1:50] The Mahabharata is an enormous epic about a struggle between two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, raising deep questions about right and wrong.
[2:45] Inside the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad Gita. Here the warrior Arjuna is troubled, and Krishna advises him to do his duty selflessly, without being ruled by selfish desire for reward.
[3:40] The Gita's message of doing your duty with a calm, focused mind speaks to everyone, from a soldier to a student facing a hard task.
[4:30] Remember: the Ramayana models loyalty and righteousness, while the Bhagavad Gita teaches selfless action and devotion.
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