Ramayan, Book 2

Ramayan, Book 2

by Valmiki

The Ramayana is a foundational text in Hindu literature, detailing the adventures of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, as he faces trials and tribulations on his quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. The epic intertwines themes of duty, love, loyalty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, offering profound insights into human nature and the complexities of relationships.

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English

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Poetry Romance Adventure Mythology

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Epic Mythology Hinduism Sanskrit Dharma Rama Sita Ravana Asura Deva Ayodhya Lankā

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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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