About the Adhyathma Ramayanam Kilippattu
This audio recording tells the story of the Ramayana, a famous Indian epic, in a version in Malayalam language called Adhyathma Ramayanam Kilippattu. It was written by Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan in the 17th century. He gave it a regional twist based on the Vedic interpretation of the original Ramayana called Adhyatma Ramayana. The story is told and has six chapters: Balakandam, Ayodhyakandam, Aranyakandam, Kishkintakandam, Sundarakandam and Yudhakandam. In Kerala, people recities this during the month of Karkitakam, which falls during July and August.
The Ramayana has been cherished by people in India for generations. It was written by Sage Valmiki between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE. The story is set in the Treta Yuga and follows the tale of the legendary Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Rama's simplicity, virtuous nature, and courage make his journey relatable to ordinary people. The story highlights themes of courage, love, and family bonds that resonate across cultures and unify the sub-continent.
