What if the Ramayana wasn’t about gods or demons — but about silent truths, moral failure, and the ascent beyond ritual?

In this episode, we revisit the Ramayana through Jain philosophy — a world where divinity dissolves, dharma is questioned, and justice turns inward. Through the story of Shambuka, we witness the fatal collision of ritual, power, and moral blindness. Through the Jain doctrine of Urdhva Lok — the realm of spiritual ascent — we trace a path beyond heaven, beyond caste, beyond violence.

This isn’t just mythology. It’s a mirror for our times: conscience, karma, justice, and the heavy cost of silence. Through ancient ethics and forgotten cosmologies, we explore a vision of liberation rooted in awareness and restraint.

✨ With immersive sound design, haunting narration, and reflective voice journaling, this episode is part philosophy, part myth, part moral reckoning.

Inside the Episode:

• Reinterpretations of Shambuka, Rama’s renunciation, and Urdhva Lok

• Jain metaphysics on intent, action, and liberation

• Questions of justice, caste, and meaning in the 21st century

• An immersive listening experience through storytelling, soundscapes, and voice journaling

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Keywords: Jain Ramayana, Jainism, Urdhva Lok, Shambuka, Karma & Dharma, justice in myth, Indian philosophy, spiritual ascent, ancient ethics, Ramayana retelling, myth podcast, philosophy podcast