Its ideals of righteousness, love, loyalty and selfless devotion ensured that the Ramayana remained popular even after Islam's introduction into Asia. The epic was written in its present form some time between the 13th and 17th centuries under the title Hikayat Seri Rama (Chronicle Of The Great Rama) and is generally regarded as a manifestation of the cultural ideals of the ruling elite.
The Ramayana's enduring popularity, even after Islam's introduction into Asia, can be attributed to its core values of righteousness, love, loyalty, and selfless devotion. It was written in its current form between the 13th and 17th centuries as Hikayat Seri Rama (Chronicle Of The Great Rama) and is seen as a reflection of the cultural ideals held by the ruling class.