The Rāmāyaṇa, a significant Indian epic, preserves a vast geographical world. This book reconstructs the ancient geography of the Rāmāyaṇa, emphasizing the importance of rivers and their relationships, rather than relying on modern place names. The study considers the geological history of the Himalayan foreland, revealing that the ancient river systems were vastly different from those of today.

The geography of the Rāmāyaṇa is reconstructed by examining the ancient river systems, forests, and landscapes of India. The narrative unfolds from the northern rivers, through the forests of Daṇḍakāraṇya, to the Godāvarī region and beyond. This interconnected geographical system is illuminated by various disciplines, revealing a profoundly changed India from the Rāmāyaṇa era.

The course aims to reconstruct the ancient geography of Rāma’s route using the Sanskrit tradition.