Beyond Monkeys: Unveiling the Vānarās Identity in the Rāmāyaṇa
The Vānarās of Rāmāyaṇa are not mere monkeys, but demi-human beings—born of devas, shaped by dharma, and rich in culture, speech, and thought.
July 5, 2025 Samruddhi Arvind Tarte
Samruddhi Arvind Tarte
Samruddhi Arvind Tarte, a native of Chalisgaon, District Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India, is currently pursuing post-graduation in Sanskrit at the University of Mumbai. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit from K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai, and a Diploma in Manuscriptology. Practical training in manuscript cataloguing was completed through an internship at the Institute for Orientation Study, Thane. Areas of academic interest include traditional narratives and cultural dimensions of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa within the broader landscape of Sanskrit literature.