"El Ramayana es una de las grandes epopeyas de la literatura sánscrita y uno de los textos fundamentales de la tradición espiritual y cultural de la India. Atribuido al sabio Valmiki, narra la historia del príncipe Rama, séptima encarnación del dios Vishnu, y su viaje épico para rescatar a su esposa Sita, secuestrada por el demonio Ravana, rey de Lanka. La obra, compuesta por aproximadamente 24,000 versos, combina elementos míticos, filosóficos y morales, y está estructurada en siete libro...

Ramayana is one of the greatest epics of the Hindu Religion. The author captures the pathos and beauty of Valmiki's magic in an inimitable manner. Written in a homely style, the work is striking in originality and beauty of expression. The popularity of the book is so great that it has run into forty-two impressions ever since it was originally published in the year 1951. Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem that narrates the struggle of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita fr...

An Abridged EditionThe Ramayana tells the story of Rama, hero, prince and incarnation of the god Vishnu. It’s an epic work whose influence and popularity spreads across cultures and continents. Originally written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki, this is an abridged version translated into English by Romesh C Dutt with an introduction by translator and writer, Arshia Sattar.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library;...

The Ramayan: Volume 1 sets the stage for one of the greatest epics in history. Valmiki introduces us to the divine birth of Lord Rama, his virtuous upbringing, and his marriage to the noble Sita. The story takes a pivotal turn as Rama, bound by duty, embarks on a 14-year exile to the forest. Tragedy strikes when Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana, igniting a saga of love, sacrifice and unwavering devotion. Valmiki’s poetic narrative explores themes of duty, loyalty ...

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...

In The Ramayan: Volume 2, Valmiki narrates the gripping tale of Lord Rama’s quest to rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana. The volume follows Lord Rama’s alliance with Hanuman and the army of Vanaras, leading to the legendary battle at Lanka. The narrative culminates in the epic confrontation between Lord Rama and Ravana, symbolizing the ultimate victory of good over evil. Valmiki’s masterful storytelling weaves together heroism, justice, and the essence of dharma, offering pro...

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...

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...

A lyrical retelling of one of the most important Hindu texts.

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 ...

♦ Cet ebook bénéficie d’une mise en page esthétique optimisée pour la lecture numérique. ♦Ce texte fondamental de l’hindouisme est un poème sanscrit attribué au sage Vâlmîki, ici traduit en langue française par l’un des meilleurs traducteurs. Le Râmâyana signifie le parcours de Râma, ce texte nous confie toute l’histoire du prince Râma, le septième avatar du dieu Vishnou. De sa naissance à son exil, en passant par son éducation et la conquête de Sita, son é...

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...