Tell the story of the Ramayana to the students. Hand out the different visuals and ask groups of students to figure out what part of the story their picture illustrates. Get the students to tell the story again by describing what's happening in their pictures. Discuss how Rama, Sita and Bharata all did their dharma. Ask students to explain in their own words what they think dharma means based on how the characters acted.
Several characters violate dharma.
Imagine if tree started to walk or apples to talk. Review the concept of dharma and remind students that Indians consider doing one's dharma is one of the four main goals in life. Synopsis of the Ramayana Story 1. Dasharatha, King of Aydohya, has three wives and four sons. Rama is the eldest.