Hey Collin, I really like how you mention the diversity of dharma and the Ramayana as something that connects them. I hadn't thought much about that. It makes sense given how the Ramayana reaches so many people from such diverse backgrounds and has stayed relative over time. The Ramayana touches on all the aspects of dharma listed and that bridge between the two could be a source of the Ramayana's popularity. Additionally, I think that the layers you mention of dharma are also present in the different events of the Ramayana.