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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A sacred Hindu epic telling the story of Rama, including the rescue of Sita from Ravana.
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Paper 1
Revise: Sacred FestivalsOne important explanation comes from the Ramayana, the sacred epic about Rama. Ravana, the ten-headed demon king, kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita. Rama defeated Ravana and rescued her.
Paper 1
A Hindu sacred narrative in which Rama and Sita appear as models for married couples.
When asked to refer to sacred writing or another source of belief and teaching, use a relevant story accurately, such as Rama's return in the Ramayana.
Use specific references, such as the Ramayana or Manusmriti, and explain how the teaching supports the attitude you describe.
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The Ramayana presents Rama and Sita as an ideal married couple. Their married relationship, rather than cohabitation, provides a model for Hindus who believe that a committed relationship should be established through marriage. Their example also gives commitment a practical meaning: sharing hardship and caring for a partner when life becomes difficult.