{"title":"Hindu Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore reference books on Hinduism, including guides to beliefs, traditions, deities, customs, terminology, religious practices, and important concepts. This collection brings together useful works for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Hindu religious and cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"19503-the-ramayana-of-valmiki-condensed-transcreated-from-sanskrit","title":"The Ramayana of Valmiki - Condensed \u0026 Transcreated from Sanskrit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: P Lal\u003cbr\u003eTranslator(s)\/Editor: P Lal\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Writers Workshop\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2006\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 344\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 818157446X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis transcreation was planned as a companion volume to author's  condensed English version of The Mahabharata of Vyasa . It employs the same principles of, approach and handling; for what was intended to be really just a pleasure-giving version of Valmiki’s epic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structural, genealogical and other complexities of my Mahabharata version necessitated a long, interpreting introduction. The Ramayana is much shorter and, because of its compactness and other reasons, simple. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe speed of Valmiki’s story and the chastening clarity of its character-sketching-the Mahabharata has a cast of thousands, the Ramayana a very manageable handful of characters – speak for themselves. 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In fact, Krishna is basically the king of ascetics and the image of dharma. The incarnation of Vishnu in the form of Krishna is considered to be complete in all respects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn every age\/era there occurs a tussle between righteousness and evil, and it is ever continuing. The Almighty takes the human form to end this tussle and reinstate righteousness. In the Dwapara age the Lord gave His appearance in the form of Lord Krishna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Incarnation of Sri Krishna\u003cbr\u003e2. Sri Krishna and Gokul\u003cbr\u003e3. Childhood and Adolescence\u003cbr\u003e4. Adolescent Pranks and acts of Daring\u003cbr\u003e5. Sri Krishna and Cowgirls\u003cbr\u003e6. Departure to Mathura\u003cbr\u003e7. Krishna and Kamsa\u003cbr\u003e8. Schooling and Ceremony of Wearing\u003cbr\u003e    Sacred Thread\u003cbr\u003e9. Krishna and Rukmini\u003cbr\u003e10. Krishna: Towards indraprastha\u003cbr\u003e11. 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It begins with the creation of universe and provides details of the Four Age where Gods. Titans and spiritual heroes walk on the earth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are accounts of devastating struggles between Gods and Demons, and godly kings fighting the demonic forces, as well as peaceful and harmonious times when humanity enjoys eternal bliss. For the first time, we come to know more about the Golden Age. Devayana will surely become as popular as the Ramayana and Mahabharata in the years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Gratitude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEditor’s Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo My Motherland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Descent of the Devayana\u003cbr\u003e2. Creation, Manifestation and Evolution\u003cbr\u003e3. Early Days of Man\u003cbr\u003e4. Starling Crystallization of Thoughts\u003cbr\u003e5. Battling the Asuric Forces\u003cbr\u003e6. Retaliation of the Hostile Forces\u003cbr\u003e7. Division of Time \u003cbr\u003e8. The Iron Age Appears\u003cbr\u003e9. Efforts of the Immortals\u003cbr\u003e10. Appearance of the Devayana\u003cbr\u003e11. Transit to The Golden Age\u003cbr\u003e12. Advent of the Golden Age\u003cbr\u003e13. The Golden Age\u003cbr\u003e14. End of the Golden Age :\u003cbr\u003e             A Transitional Period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices:\u003cbr\u003e1. Short summary of The Epic Devayana\u003cbr\u003e2. Cantos 1-4 of the Devayana:\u003cbr\u003e     A Concise Description\u003cbr\u003e3. 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One is that at the time that Anjana was worshipping Lord Shiva, elsewhere, Dasaratha, the king of Ayodhya, was performing the Putrakama Yagna in order to have children. As a result, he received some sacred pudding, to be shared by his three wives, leading to the births of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna. By divine ordinance, a kite snatched a fragment of that pudding, and dropped it while flying over the forest where Anjana was engaged in worship. Vayu, the Hindu deity of the wind, delivered the falling pudding to the outstretched hands of Anjana, who consumed it. Hanuman was born to her as a result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a child, assuming the sun to be a ripe fruit, he once took flight to catch hold of it to eat. Indra, the king of devas observed this. He hurled his weapon, the Vajra (thunderbolt) at Hanuman, who fell back down to the earth, broke his chin and became unconscious. Upset, Vayu went into seclusion, taking the atmosphere with him. As living beings began to get asphyxiated, to pacify Vayu, Indra withdrew the effect of his thunderbolt, and the devas revived Hanuman and blessed him with multiple boons. However, a permanent mark was left on his chin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanuman meets Rama during the latter is 14-year exile in the forest. With his brother Lakshmana, Rama is searching for his wife Sita who had been abducted by the rakshasa emperor Ravana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanuman continues to play an indispensable role in the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their search for Sita, a group of Vanaras reaches the southern seashore. Upon encountering the vast ocean, every vanara begins to lament his inability to jump across the water. Hanuman too is saddened at the possible failure of his mission, until the other vanaras, and especially the wise bear Jambavantha begin to extol his virtues. Hanuman then recollects his own powers, enlarges his body and flies across the ocean. On his way, he encounters a mountain that rises from the sea, proclaims that it owed his father a debt and asks him to rest a while before proceeding. Not wanting to waste any time, Hanuman thanks the mountain and carries on. He then encounters a sea-monster who challenges him to enter her mouth. When Hanuman outwits her, she admits that it was merely a test of his courage. Finally, on killing Simhika, a shadow-eater rakshasa he reached Lanka.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the war ends, Rama's 14-year exile has almost elapsed. Rama then remembers Bharata's vow to immolate himself if Rama does not return to rule Ayodhya immediately, on completion of the stipulated period. Realising that it would be a little later than the last day of the 14 years when he would reach Ayodhya, Rama is anxious to prevent Bharata from giving up his life. Once again, Hanuman comes to the rescue – he speeds to Ayodhya to inform Bharata that Rama is on his way back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war, and after reigning for several years, the time arrived for Rama to depart to his heavenly abode. Many of Rama's entourage, including vanaras like Sugriva decided to depart with him. Shunning the heavens, Hanuman however, requested to remain on earth as long as Rama's name was venerated by people. Sita accorded Hanuman that desire, and granted that his image would be installed at various public places, so he could listen to people chanting Rama's name. He is one of the Chiranjeevis (immortals) in Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. HANUMANA - Bacgrounder\u003cbr\u003e2. Birth of Hnaumana\u003cbr\u003e3. Hanumana-Sugriva Alliance\u003cbr\u003e4. Laxman Rebukes Sugriva\u003cbr\u003e5. Lanka Bound Hanumana\u003cbr\u003e6. Hanumana in Ashoka Garden\u003cbr\u003e7. Lanka on Fire\u003cbr\u003e8. 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Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her. Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films, serials and soap operas based on Sita’s narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSacrifice, self denial and unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shiva’s mighty bow, who courageously chose to accompany Rama into exile and who refused to follow him back after a second trial, is often forgotten.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever she is remembered, revered or written about, Sita continues to exert a powerful influence on the collective Indian psyche. In Search of Sita presents essays, conversations and commentaries that explore different aspects of her life. It revisits mythology, reopening the debate on her birth, her days in exile, her abduction, the test by fire, the birth of her sons and, finally, her return to the earth—offering fresh interpretations of this enigmatic figure and her indelible impact on our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003cbr\u003eSita: A Personal Journey \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommentary \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\tSita and some other Women From the Epics \u003cbr\u003e2.\tValmiki’s Ramayana \u003cbr\u003e3.\tSita as Gauri, or Kali \u003cbr\u003e4.\tJanaki: The Fire and the Earth \u003cbr\u003e5.\tR.K. 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