Author: B R Kishore
Publisher: Diamond
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 149
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171820700
Description
Our first national epic, the Ramayana, has an all-time universal appeal and relevance. In its intrinsic value it transcends all the boundaries-subtle and physical. It has percolated our national life at various levels, in one form or the other. The reading of the book provides a great religious, literary and philosophical experience through which one would like to pass again and again.
Our ancient-most cultural spirit, national genius and ambitions are embodied and enshrined in it with all their strength and limitations which make it our magnum opus and the cause celebre. The Ramayana has been a perennial source of inspiration to poets, painters, philosophers, performing artist, religious heads and laymen.
Here is an attempt, wherein the Ramayana, mainly of Valmiki, is retold, as it deals with Rama’s way.
Contents
BOOK ONE
BALA KANDA
Rama Incarnates
The Initiation
The Wedding
BOOK TWO
AYODHYA KANDA
The Two Boons
To the Dandaka Forest
At Chitrakuta
Rama and Bharata Meet
The Sandals
BOOK THREE
ARANYA KANDA
Panchavati
The Golden Deer
Fair Bird Jatayu and Savari
BOOK FOUR
KISHKINDHA KANDA
Hanuman and Sugriva
Vali is Slain
The Search Begins
BOOK FIVE
SUNDARA KANDA
The Great Leap
In Ashoka Grove
Lanka Aflame
BOOK SIX
YUDDHA KANDA
The Great March
The Battle Begins
Kumbhakarna is Awakended
The Conqueror of Indra is Slain
The End of Ravana
The fire Ordeal
Return to Ayodhya
The Coronation