How India Taught the Art of Storytelling to the World

India’s grand epic narratives, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, have captured the imaginations of millions, and their influence transcends geographical boundaries. These sweeping sagas, rich in symbolism, morality, and human complexities, have not only shaped the storytelling landscape in India but have also provided a wellspring of inspiration for storytellers across the world. The impact of these epics on literature, art, and even film is profound. Renowned British author J.R.R. Tolkien, who crafted the intricate world of Middle-earth in “The Lord of the Rings,” openly acknowledged the profound impact of India’s epics on his work. He once remarked, “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision. That is why I have not put in, or have cut out, practically all references to anything like ‘religion,’ to cults or practices, in the imaginary world. For the religious element is absorbed into the story and the symbolism.” <a href="https://medium.com/@sat00yam/how-india-taught-the-art-of-storytelling-to-the-world-2a7c934e1e30">Visit Now</a>