Rammanohar Lohia was basically a politician, but he had an excellent knowledge of the ancient scriptures of India. He used to interpret them from a modern point of view. He wrote a perceptive article on the mythological figures Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. Many of his observations in his article are penetrating and significant. He says, "Rama and Krishna may be historical figures. Shiva also may have been a great engineer who dug a canal of the river Ganga. Perhaps he was a veterinary doctor or a great lover of mankind. He has said that the mythological figures embody the dreams and the trials and sufferings of the people who conceived them. Only some people know about the figures of history. But mythological characters have become part and parcel of the popular imagination, and Rammanohar Lohia had grasped this fact.

Rammanohar Lohia had great love for Rama and Ramayana. He called Rama "an embodiment of dignity". He organized a Ramayana Mela near Ayodhya. His birthplace Faizabad is close to Ayodhya.

What Rammanohar Lohia has to say about Sri Rama and Sri Krishna is significant. "Eight parts of Vishnu were embodied in Rama. His was a limited personality. But Krishna had sixteen parts of Lord Vishnu. Hence his personality was as mighty as the ocean." Lohia wrote that Rama said little but listened to others.

Today cricket is the most popular game in India, especially in towns and cities. This is a game of the leisurely class. It is a gift of the British Raj. Cricket does not offer as much exercise as football. Rammanohar Lohia wanted that India should progress in sports so as to earn recognition in the Olympic Games. But he did not think highly of cricket.

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