Ramayana teaches nothing. Yes. Ramayana does not teach anyone anything in the same didactical way other religions do since Ramayana is an epic which illustrates the lifestyle of men and women who follow or do not follow the path of Dharma. Dharma is an attitude of mind and nothing else. Sanatana Dharma believes that the actions of all spring from attitudes they have. If the attitude is right, then the actions are right and vice versa. This is illustrated vide a beautiful love story with all the ingredients that will hold an audience spellbound for hours on end. This is what Ramayana is. Ramayana is the story of Ram simply put. You learn what you can from the story. Sanatana Dharma has three basic texts: The Upanishads, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Brahma Sutra. All mythological writings or other literary works will adopt and adapt and will remain with the parameters of these three basic texts. Since there is no noteworthy translation of the Sanskrit text into English, I am not in a position to recommend a good one for your reading pleasure.
