RAMAKIEN (รามเกียรติ์)​

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The "Ramakien"/"Ramakirti" is Thailand's revered adaptation of the 3,000 year old Brahmanic Indian epic by Valmiki called the "Ramayana" (รามายณะ).

The earliest surviving version of Thailand's Ramakien was written at the behest of HM King Rama I (Pra Phutthayotfa Chulalok)1726–1809), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty after the fall of Ayutthaya.

In the Ramakirti King Rama I amalgamated Thai Buddhist and cultural Traditions with various Hindu texts, primarily sourcing from the Ramayana with minor influences from the "Vishnu Purana" (พระวิษณุโบราฌ)​, and "Hanuman Nataka" (หนุมานนาฎกรรม).

The Ramakien deeply informs many aspects of Thai cultural practices and Arts including MuayThai Boran's philosophical and Technical Nomenclatures.

Ancient Thai Martial Arts draw inspiration from the epic's heroic tale of "Pra Ram" (พระราม) and his loyal "Vanara" (วานร)​ General "Hanuman" (หนุมาน) battling the Lecherous Demon King of Lanka "Totsakan" (ทศกัณฐ์), after he dared to kidnap Pra Ram's beloved wife "Nang Sita" (นางสีดา).

MuayThai Boran's Luminary Codifiers honors this legendary story by naming various techniques after Ramakien characters and corresponding events, embodying their bravery, power, and Martial prowess within the maneuvers.

Now let's delve into the fascinating connections between Ramakien characters and MuayThai Boran's curricula, exploring the inspirations behind each move, uncovering the stories and symbolism that inspire the discipline's physical movements and esoteric philosophies.

What follows will be an individual analysis of the techniques that pay homage to the Ramakien's heroes and celebrate the defeat of the villains, examining the specific MuayThai Boran tactics named in their honor and revealing the deeper significance of these sacred kinetic actions.