'Story of Rãm'. Popular Hindu scripture narrating the story of Shri Rãm Bhagwãn – his 14-year banishment from the throne of Ayodhyã to the forest; his wife, Sitã's, abduction by the evil emperor Rãvan; and Rãm's ultimate victory over Rãvan and his armies to return with Sitã and reign over Ayodhyã with righteousness. One of the two great Itihãs scriptures. Encompasses ideals for society through the virtues exhibited by the exemplary lives of Rãm, Sitã, and Rãm's brothers, Lakshmanji and Bharatji.