Traditionally, Indians are advised to read only the Ramayana, not the Mahabharata, inside the house because the former is the story of brothers doing everything they can to keep the household united.' Interestingly, the Ramayana features three sets of brothers: Ram-Lakshman, Ravana-Vibhishana, and Sugriva-Bali. The relationship they share defines a different aspect of the epic. By analysing each of these relationships, we question dharma over loyalty, righteousness over sentimentality. Devdutt Pattanaik has the ability to present the most convoluted concepts with ease and simplicity, and Ram: The Brother is no different. Read on to discover what makes the ideal man an ideal brother.