Sita’s Unresolved Pain: A Theoretical Analysis of Cultural Trauma in Valmiki’s Ramayana

Trauma theory provides a critical lens for examining the profound tragedy inherent in victims’ experiences, as exemplified by Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. This study employs a trauma studies framework to re-examine Sita, the archetypal "ideal wife" in Valmiki’s Ramayana, revealing new...

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Authors: Kyathari, Sridevi (Author) ; Nallala, Hima Varshini (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2026
In: Pastoral psychology
Year: 2026, Volume: 75, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-39
Further subjects:B Trauma Theory
B Sita
B Valmiki’s Ramayana
B Cultural Trauma
B Resilience
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)