The authoritative new translation of the epic ramayana as retold by the sixteenth-century poet tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day. The epic of ram presents a new translation of the r mcaritm nas of tulsidas 1543-1623 . Written in avadhi a literary dialect of classical hindi the poem has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient ramayana story across northern india. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of hindus today it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore and a literary masterpiece. In the second volume prompted by the tyranny of the demon king ravan ram decides to be born on earth. Tulsidas lovingly details ram s infancy childhood and youthful adventures the winning of princess sita as his bride and the celebration of their marriage. This new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of its inspired poet and storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition of the avadhi text presented in the devanagari script.
The authoritative new translation of the epic ramayana as retold by the sixteenth-century poet tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day. The epic of...show more
