The Valmiki Ramayana Series by Vālmīki, Sheldon Pollock, Murlimanohar Vyas, Sally Sutherland Goldman

The king decides to abdicate in favor of Rama; but just as the celebrations reach their climax, a court intrigue forces Rama and Sita into fourteen years banishment; they dutifully accept their fate, and go off to the jungle. The other brothers refuse to benefit from his misfortune, which leaves nobody to run the city; eventually one of them is persuaded to act as regent, but only consents to do so on condition that he lives outside the city and acts in Rama's name... moreThe king decides to abdicate in favor of Rama; but just as the celebrations reach their climax, a court intrigue forces Rama and Sita into fourteen years banishment; they dutifully accept their fate, and go off to the jungle. The other brothers refuse to benefit from his misfortune, which leaves nobody to run the city; eventually one of them is persuaded to act as regent, but only consents to do so on condition that he lives outside the city and acts in Rama's name."Ay�dhya" is Book Two of Valm�ki's national Indian epic, The Ram�yana. The young hero Rama sets out willingly from the capital with wife and brother for a fourteen-year banishment, which will entail great suffering and further difficult choices in the books ahead. Of the seven books of this great Sanskrit epic, "Ay�dhya" is the most human, and it remains one of the best introductions to the social and political values of traditional India.Co-published by New York University Press and the JJC FoundationFor more on this title and other titles in the Clay Sanskrit series, please visit http: //www.claysanskritlibrary.org less

Ramayana by Maharishi Valmiki in Sanskrit is the first poetry ever composed by anyone in the world. Its contents are explained in Hindi & other languages of the world. Based on it Ram Charit Manas by Tulsidas, Kanva Ramayana, Jain Ramayana etc, were written by its Shlok by shlok translation in Hindi poetry is not composed by any poet because of which Ramayana by Walmiki is largely unknown to common man whose mother tongue is Hindi. This book caters to this need.

The fifth and most popular book of the Ram�yana of Valm�ki, S�ndara recounts the adventures of the monkey hero H�numan leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. Once there, he scours the city for the abducted Princess Sita. The poet vividly describes the opulence of the court of the demon king, R�vana, the beauty of his harem, and the hideous deformity of Sita's wardresses... moreThe fifth and most popular book of the Ram�yana of Valm�ki, S�ndara recounts the adventures of the monkey hero H�numan leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. Once there, he scours the city for the abducted Princess Sita. The poet vividly describes the opulence of the court of the demon king, R�vana, the beauty of his harem, and the hideous deformity of Sita's wardresses. After witnessing Sita's stern rejection of R�vana's blandishments, H�numan reveals himself to the princess, shows her Rama's signet ring as proof of identity, and offers to carry her back to Rama.Co-published by New York University Press and the JJC FoundationFor more on this title and other titles in the Clay Sanskrit series, please visit http: //www.claysanskritlibrary.org less

Ramayana by Maharishi Valmiki in Sanskrit is the first poetry ever composed by anyone in the world. Its contents are explained in Hindi & other languages of the world. Based on it Ram Charit Manas by Tulsidas, Kanva Ramayana, Jain Ramayana etc, were written by its Shlok by shlok translation in Hindi poetry is not composed by any poet because of which Ramayana by Walmiki is largely unknown to common man whose mother tongue is Hindi. This book caters to this need.

The great Indian epic rendered in modern proseIndia's most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India's cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c... moreThe great Indian epic rendered in modern proseIndia's most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India's cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c. The epic of Prince Rama's betrayal, exile, and struggle to rescue his faithful wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon and to reclaim his throne has profoundly affected the literature, art, and culture of South and Southeast Asia-an influence most likely unparalleled in the history of world literature, except, possibly, for the Bible. Throughout the centuries, countless versions of the epic have been produced in numerous formats and languages. But previous English versions have been either too short to capture the magnitude of the original; too secular in presenting what is, in effect, scripture; or dry, line-by-line translations. Now novelist Ramesh Menon has rendered the tale in lyrical prose that conveys all the beauty and excitement of the original, while making this spiritual and literary classic accessible to a new generation of readers. less

The Valmiki Ramayana remains a living force in the lives of the Indian people. A celebration of the victory of good over evil, this timeless epic recounts the legend of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya, and his battle to vanquish the demon king Ravana.Exiled on the eve of his coronation, Rama enters the forests of Dandaka with his beautiful wife Sita and devoted brother Lakshmana... moreThe Valmiki Ramayana remains a living force in the lives of the Indian people. A celebration of the victory of good over evil, this timeless epic recounts the legend of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya, and his battle to vanquish the demon king Ravana.Exiled on the eve of his coronation, Rama enters the forests of Dandaka with his beautiful wife Sita and devoted brother Lakshmana. When Sita is abducted by Ravana, who takes her to his isolated kingdom on the far side of the southern ocean, the two brothers set out to rescue her. What follows is a heroic tale filled with intrigue and adventure, gods and demons, colossal battles and ancient wisdom.But the Ramayana is also an intensely personal story of love and loss, duty and honour, petty jealousies and destructive ambitions. less