September 8, 2023

First published October 4, 2022

 in Audible

Ravana 360 Degrees

Audible presents Ravana 360 Degrees, an Audible Original. Ravana 360 Degrees is a deep dive into the story of Ravana.

By exploring him as a son, a brother, a father, a king, a husband, a devotee, and an enemy, as expressed in various stories and images about him, we hope to gain a deeper insight into Hindu philosophy.

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