Chandrayaan to Ramayana: How Indian Stories Make Us Think Like Scientists
Have you ever looked at the night sky and imagined what it feels like to walk on the Moon? Or heard a story from our epics that made you ask, “How did they even think of that?”
That’s what happens to me when I read about Chandrayaan and the Ramayana. These aren’t just stories or missions. They’re full of dreams, questions, and ideas—the very things that spark scientific thinking.
Chandrayaan: Science in Action
When I first read about Chandrayaan, I felt something stir inside me—pride, excitement, and wonder. Imagine building a rocket, sending it all the way to the Moon, and then studying its surface! Our Indian scientists made it happen.
But they didn’t just wake up one day and launch a rocket. They studied hard, made hundreds of plans, tested everything, and never gave up—even when things failed.
That’s when I realised: science is not just about big machines. It’s about big dreams and hard work.
Ramayana: Stories That Spark Curiosity
Now let’s go back to ancient times—thousands of years ago—when people didn’t have telescopes or rockets, but still dreamed of flying.
In the Ramayana, there’s a magical flying chariot called the Pushpaka Vimana. Every time I read or hear about it, my mind fills with questions:
“How did people imagine flying before Aeroplan’s were invented?”
“Were they already dreaming of the sky, like we do today?”
Another part that amazes me is the story of Hanuman leaping across the ocean to reach Lanka. That’s not just exciting—it’s also inspiring. Today, when I see rockets cross space, I think:
“Isn’t that just like Hanuman’s leap, but in our modern way?”
These ancient stories show how deeply our people thought, imagined, and wondered—just like scientists do now.
Stories + Science = Magic
Both science and stories make us ask questions, observe the world, and imagine what’s possible.
- Stories give us ideas.
- Science helps turn those ideas into real inventions.
When I read about rockets, I also think about magical arrows in the Mahabharata.
When I learn about energy, I remember how Hanuman’s strength grew when he believed in himself.
My Dream
I feel really lucky that in my school, we learn both—science that teaches facts and stories that instill values and spark my imagination.
One day, I hope I can use my imagination, work hard like scientists, and do something that makes India proud—just like Chandrayaan did.
Because whether it’s the moon above or the stories within,
Everything begins with a curious question and a big dream.
