The Rāmāyaṇa, that timeless ocean of wisdom, shines forth with the resplendent figure of Śrī Rāma—Maryādā Puruṣottama, the eternal embodiment of dharma and the radiant solar principle. Yet, in its vast expanse, the lives and inner journeys of other exalted figures—Maharāja Daśaratha, the noble queen Kauśalyā, the steadfast Bharata, the gentle Śrutakīrti, the self-effacing Urmilā, the virtuous Māṇḍavī, and even the Divine Mother Sītā Herself—are often allowed to remain in the background, like hidden stars veiled by the sun’s brilliance.

In his bilingual offering, Every Soul’s Reflection: 20 Mirrors of Ramayan and हर आत्मा का प्रतिबिंब: रामायण के 20 दर्पण, Śrī Amar Chandel has sought to bring these luminous yet oft-neglected jewels into the foreground. With deep reverence, he unveils their inherent dignity and spiritual stature, revealing how each one is not merely a supporting presence, but a radiant mirror reflecting the boundless truths of the epic tradition.

Through his pen flows not only narrative, but also insight into the esoteric and symbolic essence of their lives and actions. Their roles, when placed within the broader metaphysical and spiritual framework of the Rāmāyaṇa, shine forth as archetypes of the soul’s journey, guiding seekers towards self-realisation and inner harmony.