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What is the meaning of Itihasa?

In Sanskrit, Itihasa means इतिह आस्ते अस्मिन् - that which contains advice to live a fulfilling life. They are based on real incidents of the past. The two Itihasas are Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Greatness of Ramarajya

In Ramarajya, dharma is directly upheld, and the virtue of a devoted wife is firmly established. There is immense brotherly love, devotion to teachers, and a respectful relationship between masters and employees. Unrighteous acts are strictly punished. Morality is personified and evident.