Ramayan, Book 4

Ramayan, Book 4

by Valmiki

The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the sage Valmiki and forms a core part of the Hindu canon. This epic narrates the journey of Rama, an ideal king, as he embarks on a quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. Along the way, Rama faces numerous challenges and encounters various characters, each embodying different virtues and vices. The Ramayana explores the complex themes of duty, honor, love, and sacrifice, offering profound insights into the human condition.

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English

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Adventure Fiction Mythology Religion

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Epic Ancient Mythology Virtue Duty Sanskrit Hindu Rama Sita Ravana Heroic Journey Ramayana

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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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