Ramayan is a Truth, Not a Myth | Here are 7 Proofs No One Can Deny

As Hindus, we all grow up hearing the stories about our Lord Rama, his character, his love for Maa Sita and his great battle with Ravana. It’s not only a story, it’s a sentiment attached to every single one of us.

But since the new technological world evolves, people ask for proof of everything, even of our God’s existence.

Some people even claim that Ramayan is not a real story, it’s a myth and a creation of saint Valmiki’s mind. So, I think it’s my responsibility to answer them and if you are a Hindu, then it is yours too.

First thing first! You have to know the origin of Ramayana: The Epic before we discuss the facts that prove it real.

What is the History of Ramayana: The Epic?

Ramayana was first written by Saint Valmiki in Treta Yuga, dating back between 1500 to 500 BC. And according to the book, Lord Rama was born in 5114 BC and ruled his kingdom for thousands of years.

Getting back to the topic, Valmiki wrote it in form of Sanskirt “Slokas” which were very typical to read and understand.

Only a few intelligent people were able to understand the book at that time. So, normal humans only knew the story that they heard from their Gurus.

But the actual Valmiki Ramayan is way more than just a story of Rama and Sita. It also possesses vast theories about different topics, which turns out very helpful in the modern world.

Even scientists also took references from Ramayana and other Vedas to figure out some unsolved mysteries of the world.

So, why would anyone write a lie in a book whose teachings have never turned wrong?

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Thereafter, in the 16th century, Saint Tulsidas wrote the second & easy-to-understand version of the Ramayan, the so-called Ramcharitmanas. 

He created it in the form of Chaupais (a poem) and focused only on the story of Sita-Ram. He also changed so many things in the book.

So the point is, there can be some possibilities Ramayan possess some fictitious events due to its recreation and being spread orally for a long time.

But it does not mean that our Lord Ram never existed. Here are some archaeological facts that prove Ramayana is a real history, not a myth.

7 Archaeological Facts that Prove Ramayana is Real, Not a Myth

1. Astrological Fact

As per the Ramayana, Lord Rama was born on the 9th date of the month Chaitra, the day we celebrate as Ram Navmi.

While writing the book, Saint Valmiki mentioned the exact positions of planets & stars at the time he was born.

When the Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas checked this planet’s condition on their planetarium software, it gives the date as 10th January 5114 BC.

And the best part is According to the Indian calendar, the date falls on the 9th day of Chaitra. So if Ramayana is a myth, how can Valmiki be this much accurate?

Some people can still say it’s a coincidence, so here is one more thing. This coincidence happens with all the dates mentioned in Ramayana including Lakshman, Bharat, and Satrughan’s birth dates.

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2. Ram Setu

Ram Setu, also known as Adam’s Bridge, is the biggest proof that justifies the story of Ramayan.

Talking of its physical existence, it is a 30km underwater bridge that connects Rameshwaram to Mannar, Sri Lanka.

And per Hindu mythology, Rameshwaram is the place where Lord Rama’s Vanar Sena gathered and built Ram Setu to cross the sea.

Most researchers believe that it is a natural phenomenon and another miracle of mother nature.

But when an American archaeological team performed carbon dating on Ram Setu’s rocks, they found the rocks were 7000 years old, which means 5000 BC.

So, this proves, the Ram Setu was built in the era of Lord Rama.

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3. Floating Stones of Ram Setu

Apart from the existence of Ram Setu, there is one more miracle about it, which is beyond our imagination and totally connects with Ramayana.

As per the legend book, Vanara Nal and Neel were the architects of Ram Setu. They had been cursed by Saints that whatever they throw in the water will float.

Taking advantage of that curse, Lord Rama commands them to build a bridge on the sea by the stones. And that’s how Ram Setu was created.

But you know the best part is, those floating stones still exist. You will easily find them on the seaport of Rameshwaram and even in the gulf of Munnar, Sri Lanka.

Lots of Researchers had given various theories about these stones. But no one can prove what is exactly odd with them.

4. Dronagiri Parvat

If you had read or watched Ramayana, you will be aware of Donagiri Parvat. Yeah! This is the same mountain which was brought to Lanka from the Himalayas by Lord Hanuman.

You will be amazed to know that the mountain still exists in Sri Lanka and is known as Rumassala Mountain. And if you ask how can I say that, so this is not what I am saying, it is a scientific report.

As per the archaeologists, Rumassala is the only mountain in Sri Lanka whose properties are very similar to the Himalayan mountains. It even possesses a lot of herbs useful to humans.

Besides it, there is a town in Uttrakhand named Dronagiri, where people do not worship Lord Hanuman for taking that holy mountain to Sri Lanka.

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5. Ashok Vatika

As the story of Ramayan says, Ravana brought Mata Sita to Ashok Vatika after kidnapping her. Saint Valmiki mentioned a deep description of that garden in the holy book.

And you won’t believe Hakgala Botanical Garden of Sri Lanka is a visual version of his writing. It appears the same as he described.

People say that it is the park which was called Ashok Vatika years ago. It even possesses a spot where Mata lived for years and the footprints of Lord Hanuman.

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6. Gomphothere: Four Tusked Elephant

According to Ramayana, the palace of Ravana was protected by the four tusked elephants.

It was a very argumentative topic in the beginning. But after a few years of discovery, scientists found some skeletons of this species.

Now we know them as Gomphothere and according to the theories, they existed thousands of years ago.

7. Ravana’s Secret Palace

In Sri Lanka, there is a palace which is said to be Ravana’s secret residence.

And the shocking part is that it contains lots of tunnels which can take you to several parts of Sri Lanka. As per the research, it was also declared that they were made by humans.

So, after all these facts, no one can say Ramayan is a fictional story. However, we don’t know the accurate timeline, but it happened.

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