The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Valmiki
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"The Rámáyan of Válmíki," translated into English verse by Ralph T. H. Griffith, is an epic poem that retells the ancient Indian narrative originally attributed to the sage Válmíki, likely composed in an early period of Indian literature. The text focuses on the life and adventures of Prince Ráma, who embarks on a journey of duty, love, and conflict after being exiled from his kingdom due to a series of treacherous royal
intrigues. The narrative encompasses themes of righteousness, devotion, and the nature of good versus evil, featuring key figures such as Ráma, Lakshman, and Sítá. The opening of this monumental work begins with an invocation praising Válmíki and highlights the essential virtues of Ráma. It introduces the key themes of heroism and virtue, as well as setting the stage for the conflict that follows Ráma's banishment. Following the initial poetic praise, the narrative portrays Ráma's life in the royal city of Ayodhyá, the impending tragedy of his exile orchestrated by Kaikeyí's jealousy, and the deep bond of loyalty between him and his brother Lakshman, who chooses to accompany him into exile. This introduction deftly establishes the initial conflict and Ráma's character while foreshadowing the trials he will face, igniting the reader's interest in this timeless tale of love, honor, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Valmiki |
|---|---|
| Translator | Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin), 1826-1906 |
| Uniform Title | Ramayana. English |
| Title | The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Rama (Hindu deity) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24869 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24869-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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