Ramayana (/rɑːˈmɑːjənə/; Sanskrit: रामायणम्, Rāmāyaṇam [ɽaːˈmaːjɐɳɐm]) is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahābhārata. Along with the Mahābhārata, it forms the Hindu Itihasa.The epic, traditionally ascribed to the Rishi Valmiki, narrates the life of Rama, the legendary prince of the Kosala Kingdom. It follows his fourteen-year exile to the forest by his father King Dasharatha, on request of his step-mother Kaikeyi. His travels across forest...

The subject of the liberation of Goa in 1961 and its integration into the Indian Union in 1962 is sparsely understood at best and misunderstood at worst. What were the events that led to the thirtysixhour military operationpossibly the first since Independence that occurred entirely at India's initiative? What was the political climate within Goa? What role did Goans themselves play? In this gripping account, former journalist Valmiki Faleiro covers a wide canvas in detail, including the e...

Praise to Válmíki,bird of charming song,Who mounts on Poesy's sublimest spray,And sweetly sings with accent clear and strongRáma, aye Ráma, in his deathless lay.Where breathes the man can listen to the strainThat flows in music from Válmíki's tongue,Nor feel his feet the path of bliss attainWhen Ráma's glory by the saint is sung!The stream Rámáyan leaves its sacred fountThe whole wide world from sin and stain to free.T...

The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama's quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of an army of monkeys. It is traditionally attributed to the authorship of the sage Valmiki and dated to around 500 BCE to 100 BCE.The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient epics in world literature. It consists of nearly 24,000 verses (mostly set in the Shloka/Anustubh meter), divided into five kāṇḍas: the ayodhyakāṇ...

Praise to Válmíki, bird of charming song, Who mounts on Poesy's sublimest spray, And sweetly sings with accent clear and strong Ráma, aye Ráma, in his deathless lay. Where breathes the man can listen to the strain That flows in music from Válmíki's tongue, Nor feel his feet the path of bliss attain When Ráma's glory by the saint is sung! The stream Rámáyan leaves its sacred fount The whole wide world from sin and stain to free. The Prince of Hermits is the parent mount, The lordly Ráma is ...

The immortal Epic of Valmiki is undoubtedly one of the gems of literature,—indeed, some considering it as the Kohinur of the literary region, which has for centuries, and from a time reaching to the dim and far past been shedding unparalleled and undying halo upon the domain presided over by "the vision and the faculty divine." The burthen of the bard's song is the perpetual contest between good and evil,that is everywhere going on in this mysteriously-ordered world of ours,and which seemi...

“In all this world, I pray thee, whoIs virtuous, heroic, true?Firm in his vows, of grateful mind,To every creature good and kind?Bounteous, and holy, just, and wise,Alone most fair to all men's eyes?Devoid of envy, firm, and sage,Whose tranquil soul ne'er yields to rage?Whom, when his warrior wrath is high,Do Gods embattled fear and fly?

WHATS INCLUDED:THE RAMAYANA traditionally ascribed to the Maharishi Valmiki, narrates the life of Rama, the legendary Kosala Kingdom. It follows his fourteen-year exile to the forest by his father King Dasharatha, on request of his step-mother Kaikeyi, his travels across forests in India with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, the kidnapping of his wife by Ravana, the great king of Lanka, resulting in a war with him and Rama's eventual return to Ayodhya to be crowned king....

"The Ramayana" is an ancient Indian epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki. It is one of the most important texts in Hindu literature and recounts the life and adventures of Prince Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.Volume 1 of "The Ramayana" typically includes the Balakandam and Ayodhyakandam, which are the first two sections of the epic.Balakandam: This section focuses on the early life of Prince Rama, including his birth...

Uttara Kanda (Epilogue Book): This section serves as an epilogue to the main narrative of "The Ramayana" and focuses on the later events in the lives of the main characters, particularly Rama, Sita, and their descendants. It narrates Rama's return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana, his reunion with Sita, and his coronation as king. However, Sita's purity is questioned by some of Rama's subjects, leading to her voluntary exile and the birth of their twin sons, Lava and Kusha. The Utt...

Yuddhakandam (War Book): This section focuses on the final battle between Rama and the demon king Ravana, culminating in the victory of righteousness over evil. It narrates the gathering of allies, the preparations for war, and the epic confrontation between the forces of good and the forces of darkness. The Yuddhakandam also includes the role of various characters such as Hanuman, Sugriva, Vibhishana, and the vanara army in the battle.The Yuddhakandam is known for its epic scale, vivid de...

The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki is a profound philosophical text that intertwines the narrative of the Ramayana with deep spiritual teachings. This volume, part of a larger four-volume series, delves into the dialogues between the sage Vasishtha and Lord Rama, exploring themes of reality, illusion, and the nature of the self. It presents a unique blend of mythology and philosophy, offering insights into the mind's workings and the path to enlightenment. Readers are invited to re...