Gandhian Concept of Ramrajya to Mythology and Modernism

Abstract

Throughout Hindu literature, but especially in the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic, the word Ramrajya is used to represent a utopian society characterised by just and equitable rule. It's a metaphor for a perfect society where everyone is treated fairly and provided for. As a metaphor for a just and peaceful monarchy, Ramrajya is commonly used to refer to a system of government in which the monarch acts justly and fairly toward his people. Throughout history, this idea has served as motivation for a wide range of political and social groups whose leaders sought to create a more just and fair society. One of the most influential figures in India's fight for independence, Mahatma Gandhi, had an outlook that was consistent with the tenets of the Ramrajya theory. Truth, nonviolence, self-sufficiency, and social equality were all central to Gandhi's ideal social order. Every person, in his view, should strive for personal growth and give back to their community. Gandhi's approach to leadership and social relations stressed the significance of spirituality, simplicity, and moral ideals.