---
license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- text-classification
- tabular-classification
- question-answering
language:
- en
- sa
tags:
- ramayana
- valmiki-ramayana
- indian-mythology
- sanskrit-epic
- typesafe-ai
- ethics
- gunas
- moral-dilemmas
- dvaita-vedanta
pretty_name: Ramayana Multidimensional Characters Dataset
size_categories:
- n<1K
configs:
- config_name: default
  data_files:
  - split: train
    path: data/train.parquet
---

# Ramayana Multidimensional Characters Dataset

An analytical, multidimensional dataset classifying **108 canonical figures** from the Sanskrit epic *Rāmāyaṇa*, combining genealogical, martial, and psychological attributes with **TypeSafe AI System One decision primitives** (Choice, Score, Noul) and deterministic ethical indices.

## Dataset Summary

- **Total Characters**: 108
- **Factions**: 51 Rama Coalition (Ayodhya & Kishkindha), 29 Ravana Host (Lanka), 28 Neutral / Hermits / Sages / Celestial Witnesses
- **Philosophical Gunas**: 74 Sattva (Purity / Divine Wisdom), 4 Rajas (Passion / Ambition), 30 Tamas (Inertia / Darkness)
- **Philosophical Authority**: Grounded in Śrī Madhvāchārya's *Mahābhārata Tātparya Nirṇaya* (MBTN, Chapters 3–9: *Rama Charitra Nirnaya*), alongside the canonical *Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa* and ancient *Mūla Rāmāyaṇa* citations.
- **Model Evaluation**: TypeSafe AI `jev-latest` System One calibrated decision engine.

### Foundational Principles Grounded in Śrī Madhvāchārya's Philosophy

1. **Lord Śrī Rāma (`rama`) — Supreme Pūrṇa Avatāra (Sarvottama)**:
   - Bhagavan Narayana Himself in a complete, flawless incarnation, free of all karmic defects, mortal limitations, or grief.
   - His apparent human sorrow for Sita was anukara (cosmic dramatic play).
   - Embodiment of absolute Maryada Dharma, establishing righteous order (Rama-Rajya).
2. **Sītā Devī (`sita`) — Śrī Lakṣmī & The Maya Sita Mystery**:
   - Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
   - In MBTN, the real Sita Devi was **never** touched or abducted by Ravana. When Ravana approached, Agni substituted a Maya Sita (Chhaya Sita / Vedavati) while the real Sita Devi remained concealed within Agni. During the Agni Pariksha in Lanka, the shadow Sita dissolved, and Agni restored the original, unblemished Sri Sita Devi.
3. **Śrī Hanumān (`hanuman`) — Mukhya Prāṇa Prathama Avatāra (Jīvottama)**:
   - First incarnation of Mukhya Prana (Vayu), the supreme of all Jivas (Jivottama).
   - Possessor of flawless Jnana, Bhakti, Vairagya, and invincible Bala, free of lust and ego. Conducted the search for Sita in Lanka with total spiritual purity.
4. **Lakṣmaṇa (`lakshmana`) — Śeṣanāga Avatāra**:
   - Incarnation of Sheshanaga (Sankarshana amsha), observing 14 years of unbroken celibacy and sleepless austerity, fulfilling the cosmic condition required to slay Indrajit.
5. **Bharata & Śatrughna**:
   - Bharata (Shankha / Pradyumna amsha), ruling Ayodhya from Nandigrama as an ascetic servant of Rama's sandals.
   - Shatrughna (Sudarshana Chakra amsha), slayer of the invincible demon Lavanasura.
6. **Vibhīṣaṇa (`vibhishana`) — Exemplar of Śaraṇāgati (Sattva)**:
   - Born in the Rakshasa race, but an intrinsically Sattvic soul who renounced his demonic brother to seek absolute surrender at Sri Rama's lotus feet.
7. **Rāvaṇa & Kumbhakarṇa — Jaya & Vijaya (Tamas)**:
   - The second birth of Lord Vishnu's gatekeepers under the curse of Sanaka kumaras.
   - Ravana embodies tyrannical Asuric pride and lust; Kumbhakarna represents subordinated loyalty blinded by tamas.
8. **Indrajit (`indrajit`) — Pinnacle of Tamasic Sorcery**:
   - Master of trimurti celestial astras and invisibility, disrupting righteousness through demonic sacrifices.
9. **The Vanara Coalition (Deva Avatāras)**:
   - Sugriva (Surya amsha), Vali (Indra amsha, punished for usurping his brother's wife), Nila (Agni amsha), Nala (Vishwakarma amsha), Jambavan (Brahma's will).
10. **Mantharā (`manthara`) — Alakṣmī Avatāra**:
    - Instigator of Kaikeyi's delusion, acting as an Asuric catalyst to fulfill the cosmic mandate of Rama's exile.

## Dataset Structure

### Data Files
- `data/train.parquet`: Optimized columnar Parquet split.
- `data/train.jsonl`: JSON Lines format for JSON-based pipelines.
- `data/characters.csv`: Tabular CSV format.

### Fields

| Field Name | Type | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `id` | `string` | Canonical normalized identifier (e.g. `rama`, `sita`, `hanuman`, `ravana`) |
| `name` | `string` | Transliterated name in English |
| `sanskrit_name` | `string` | Devanagari Sanskrit title (e.g. `श्रीराम`, `हनुमान्`) |
| `epithets` | `list[string]` | Traditional titles, honorifics, and warrior designations |
| `role` | `string` | Narrative function, kingship, or military command |
| `gender` | `string` | Gender (`Male`, `Female`) |
| `dynasty_kingdom` | `string` | Kingdom of origin (e.g. Ikshvaku/Ayodhya, Kishkindha, Lanka, Mithila) |
| `father` | `string` | Father's name |
| `mother` | `string` | Mother's name |
| `allegiance` | `string` | War allegiance (`rama`, `ravana`, `neutral`) |
| `primary_weapon` | `string` | Iconic astra or combat weapon (e.g. Kodanda Bow, Chandrahas, Gada) |
| `special_powers` | `list[string]` | Divine boons, celestial astras, and warrior feats |
| `notable_events` | `list[string]` | Key narrative milestones across the 7 Kandas |
| `death_or_fate` | `string` | Ascension, Moksha, or fate in battle |
| `background` | `string` | Comprehensive narrative biography |
| `moral_dilemma` | `string` | Core philosophical conflict (Maryada Dharma vs. Personal Pain, Vows vs. Attachment) |
| `dominant_guna` | `string` | TypeSafe Choice judgment: `sattva`, `rajas`, or `tamas` |
| `guna_confidence` | `float` | Calibrated confidence of Guna distribution (0.0–1.0) |
| `guna_prob_sattva` | `float` | Calibrated probability of Sattva |
| `guna_prob_rajas` | `float` | Calibrated probability of Rajas |
| `guna_prob_tamas` | `float` | Calibrated probability of Tamas |
| `dharmic_flexibility_score` | `float` | Continuous Score from 0.0 (Adharma) to 4.0 (Maryada Purushottama) |
| `martial_prowess_score` | `float` | Continuous Score from 0.0 (Non-Combatant) to 4.0 (Maharatha/Supreme Avatar) |
| `tragic_flaw` | `string` | Primary existential flaw archetype |
| `subverted_dharma_in_war_noul` | `float` | Calibrated probability (0.0–1.0) of violating codes during war |
| `bound_by_tragic_vow_noul` | `float` | Calibrated probability (0.0–1.0) of entrapment by vows/curses |
| `attained_liberation_or_svarga_noul` | `float` | Calibrated probability (0.0–1.0) of spiritual liberation/Moksha |
| `composite_dharmic_integrity` | `int` | Algorithmically weighted dharma index (0–100) |
| `composite_martial_dominance` | `int` | Algorithmically weighted combat dominance index (0–100) |
| `composite_tragic_index` | `int` | Algorithmically weighted fate burden index (0–100) |
| `composite_cosmic_influence` | `int` | Average of dharmic integrity and martial dominance |

## Quickstart with `datasets`

```python
from datasets import load_dataset

# Load Ramayana dataset directly from Hugging Face Hub
ds = load_dataset("gnumanth/ramayana-characters", split="train")

# Inspect Sri Rama
rama = ds.filter(lambda x: x["id"] == "rama")[0]
print(rama["name"], "->", rama["dominant_guna"], "| Martial:", rama["martial_prowess_score"])

# Filter Sattvic Vanara and Ayodhya heroes
sattvic = ds.filter(lambda x: x["dominant_guna"] == "sattva")
print(f"Total Sattvic characters: {len(sattvic)}")
```

## Intended Uses

- **Comparative Literary & Ethical Analysis**: Computational studies of Sanskrit epic character dynamics.
- **Decision Model Benchmarking**: Evaluating LLM consistency against calibrated System One probabilistic decisions.
- **Narrative & Knowledge Graph Generation**: Grounding AI models in epic character attributes and Dvaita philosophical frameworks.

## Citation

```bibtex
@dataset{ramayana_classifier_2026,
  author    = {Hemanth HM},
  title     = {Ramayana Multidimensional Characters Dataset: 108 Canonical Figures Grounded in Madhvacharya's MBTN},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Hugging Face},
  howpublished = {\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/gnumanth/ramayana-characters}}
}
```