an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Rama and Sita

a prince known for his bravery, kindness and devotion to duty

the wife of Rama, a princess known for her beauty and devotion

the king of Lanka, who has ten heads and twenty arms

acting with compassion for the good of humans and all living things

The Ramayana: deeper meanings

Religious education

The story of Rama and Sita

Diwali in India and the UK

Learning from data about Christmas in the UK

The changing nature of Christmas in the UK

Celebrating seasons: Winter solstice

In this unit pupils investigate two festivals: Diwali and Christmas. They make links between the concept of dharma and the celebrations at Diwali. They investigate how Diwali is changing in recent times. In addition, they analyse how Christmas has changed in its meaning in the UK today.

Festivals: How do ancient stories influence modern celebrations?

Many Hindus say that the deeper meaning of the Ramayana story is ...

Which character in the story chose to go into the forest with Rama and was kidnapped by Ravana?

What do many Hindus say Rama's dharma was in the story?

Which character in the Ramayana was intelligent, but used this for selfish purposes?

Many Hindus say that the Ramayana teaches that we should live with __________ in our lives.

A long story like the Ramayana is known as an __________ story.

{{}} and Sita were sent into the forest, along with Lakshman, for 14 years.

Rama, Sita and Lakshman are sent into the forest.

Ravana appears as an old man and Sita tries to help him.

Ravana carries Sita to his palace on the island of Lanka.

Rama and Hanuman build a bridge to Lanka.

Ravana is defeated and Rama and Sita return home.

Put the story of the Ramayana in the correct order.

What did the people do when Rama and Sita returned home to Ayodyha?

The Ramayana: deeper meanings

Lesson outcome