Masculinity and Vulnerability: A Study of Ram’s Emotional Journey in Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku

Abstract

Amish Tripathi offered a new perspective on Lord Ram in the Ram Chandra Series. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ram is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is typically portrayed as the personification of dharma and the ideal ruler, emphasising the importance of societal obligations over individual desires. Tripathi’s narrative presents Ram as a more humanized figure, highlighting his emotional struggles, guilt, and vulnerability. This paper examines the reimagined portrayal of Lord Ram in Amish Tripathi’s Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku. It highlights a shift from the traditional depiction of masculinity to a more nuanced character. This study analyses how Tripathi’s portrayal reconceptualises masculinity as a blend of strength, empathy, and moral integrity, rather than emphasising emotional detachment. Furthermore, this reinterpretation aligns with contemporary gender discourse by proposing a model of masculinity grounded in emotional intelligence and ethical responsibility.