Rama Rajya: Creating an Ideal Bharat
Language: English
Published by Rupa Publications India, 2026
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- Title
- Rama Rajya: Creating an Ideal Bharat
- Author
- Prafull Goradia
- Publisher
- Rupa Publications India
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9376469747
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- 9789376469741
What can the ideal kingdom of Rama teach a modern nation about governance, justice and Leadership?
For centuries, Rama Rajya has stood as one of the most enduring ideals in Indian civilization—a vision of a society founded on dharma, welfare, harmony, accountability and compassionate governance. In Rama Rajya: Creating an Ideal Bharat, Prafull Goradia and Jaganniwas Iyer revisit this timeless concept, examining its relevance not merely as a spiritual aspiration, but as a framework for statecraft and public life.
Drawing primarily on the Valmiki Ramayana and informed by political inquiry, the authors explore the principles that shaped Rama’s polity, from kingship and diplomacy to warfare and governance. By placing these ideas within a broader civilizational and geopolitical context, the book reclaims Rama Rajya as a living model for ethical leadership and nation-building in contemporary India.
Inside this book, you’ll discover
🏹 The political vision of Rama Rajya: Explore the foundations of an ideal state rooted in dharma, justice and public welfare.
📜 Governance through the lens of the Ramayana: Understand how the epic offers enduring insights into leadership, responsibility and statecraft.
⚖️ Dharma above power: Examine a model of governance where moral law guides political authority.
🤝 Kingship, diplomacy and public duty: Discover the principles that shaped governance, alliances and decision-making in Rama’s era.
🌏 A civilizational framework for Bharat: Explore how ancient ideas continue to inform contemporary debates on governance and nationhood.
🏛 Rama Rajya in the modern world: Reflect on the relevance of ethical governance in addressing present-day political and social challenges.
Why this book matters
• Reinterprets the concept of Rama Rajya through the lens of governance and statecraft
• Draws extensively from the Valmiki Ramayana and Indic political thought
• Bridges civilizational wisdom with contemporary public policy questions
• Offers a thought-provoking vision for ethical leadership and nation-building
A Blueprint for an Ideal Bharat
Written by parliamentarian, author and political thinker Prafull Goradia and researcher–analyst Jaganniwas Iyer, Rama Rajya combines historical inquiry, political analysis and civilizational reflection. For readers interested in the Ramayana, governance, Indian political thought and the future of Bharat, this book offers a compelling exploration of one of India’s most enduring ideals.
Because the pursuit of an ideal society begins with understanding the principles that sustain it.
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