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What does the word 'ayana' in the title Ramayana mean?

  1. Life

  2. Journey

  3. Enlightenment

  4. Discourse
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Explanation

In Sanskrit, 'ayana' means journey, path, or way. Ramayana literally translates to 'Rama's Journey' - the epic story of Lord Rama's travels and adventures. This is a fundamental etymological understanding of the text.

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