📄 Abstract
The Ramayana is a timeless epic, serves as a moral compass of Indian life and guides our social conduct through intricate idea of Dharma or duties. The Ramayana is not uniform; rather it has various forms in different states, specifically the Krittivasi tradition from West Bengal which stirs emotions and more orthodox Ramcharitmanas of Northern India which governs with adherence to traditional values- all of these create distinct Cultural infrastructures. In this research we bridges ancient ethics and modern economics by investigating how these regional narratives influence on participation of women in the workforce today. By treating the Ramayana as a living predictor of social expectations, this study aims to quantify “Architecture of Aspiration” that define transition path from traditional morality to modern economic agency. To analyze this linkage, we set up Three level Multilevel Structural Equation using secondary data of recent periods. At level-1(Individual), we focus on personal behaviours, to explore how social expectations and digital literacy weave into the narrative, whereas at level-2(Regional), we look at all districts of West Bengal to delve into the rich cultural and economic diversity within the state. But at level-3 (National) , we make comparative matrices across India to understand the broader cultural differences. This study shows a combination of traditional Knowledge & culture with the wave of digital democratization is primary catalyst for setting up modern Ramrajya, ie, a land of prosperity and equality. It opens up a new pathway for women by making themselves self-sufficient and self-reliant through improving their participation in workforce.
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📚 How to Cite:
Shilpa Debnath , ARCHITECTURES OF ASPIRATION: A MULTILEVEL PATH ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE SHADOW OF THE RAMAYANA , Volume 12 , Issue 6, June 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , Pages: 141 - 148 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra28231