title: Endocrinology in the Ramayana.
abstract: This article is one of a series of publications which highlight the possible endocrine conditions and interventions listed in the ancient texts. This compendium lists episodes from the Indian epic Ramayana and from the associated genealogy of Lord Rama's dynasty, the Suryavanshis. These episodes are chosen for their relevance to endocrinology and are listed in a gland-based order. It is hoped that this communication will encourage further work on endocrine literary forensics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Excel Hospitals, Guwahati, Assam, India.
authors.forename: Manash P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Baruah
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Bharti
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kalra
keywords: Diabetes; India; Mahabharata; Rama; endocrinology; infertility; osteoporosis