Ramayan, Book 1
by Valmiki
'Ramayan, Book 1' Summary
The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, a prince of Ayodhya, who is exiled from his kingdom by his father, King Dasharatha, at the behest of his stepmother, Kaikeyi. Rama is accompanied by his wife, Sita, and his brother, Lakshmana. The three of them wander the forest for fourteen years, during which time they encounter many challenges and adventures. Eventually, Rama and Lakshmana defeat Ravana, the demon king who has kidnapped Sita, and rescue her. The Ramayana is a story of love, loss, duty, and redemption. It is a complex and multifaceted work that has been interpreted and reinterpreted over the centuries. The Ramayana is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and is considered to be a sacred scripture.Book Details
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Valmiki
India
Valmiki is celebrated as the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature. The epic Ramayana, dated variously from the 5th century BCE to first century BCE, is attributed to him, based on the attribution in...
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