Ravana Glorification: Swamy Chakrapani Takes On Modern Ramayana Story Retellings | News18

Is Ravana being transformed from the villain of the Ramayana into a misunderstood hero in modern retellings? The debate over how India's epic narratives are being reinterpreted has sparked fresh questions about history, mythology, ideology and cultural representation.Swamy Chakrapani of the Hindu Mahasabha weighs in on what critics describe as the growing glorification of Ravana in contemporary Ramayana retellings. While these portrayals often highlight Ravana's scholarship, his knowledge of the scriptures and his devotion to Lord Shiva, critics argue that they risk overlooking his actions, particularly the abduction of Mata Sita and his treatment of women. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube