The Ramayan of Valmiki: Translated into English Verse - Couverture souple

Valmiki, Translator: Ralph T. H. Griffith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9362080656 ISBN 13 : 9789362080653

Editeur : Gyan Publishing House, 2024

Synopsis

About The Book: The Ramayana, a revered Hindu epic, chronicles the life of Prince Rama and his divine quest, interwoven with cosmic battles and human drama. Book I unfolds with divine machinations, including Brahma's visit and the birth of Rama and his brothers. Visvamitra's arrival initiates Rama's journey, leading to confrontations with demonic forces like Tadaka and encounters with celestial beings. Book II delves into Rama's exile and the palace intrigue that ensues, as Queen Kaikeyi manipulates King Dasaratha to exile Rama. Book III sees Rama's adventures in the forest, battling demons and forging alliances. Book IV brings the climactic war against Ravana, the demon king, culminating in Rama's triumph and the restoration of order. Throughout, the epic explores themes of duty, love, honor, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, resonating across cultures and generations. About The Author: Valmiki, hailed as a legendary poet, is traditionally credited as the author of the epic Ramayana, earning him the title of Ādi Kavi, meaning the first poet. This revered work, comprising 24,000 shlokas and divided into seven cantos, stands as the earliest epic poem in history. Ralph T. H. Griffith (1826–1906), an English Indologist, translated the Vedas into English, focusing on the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajur Veda, and Atharvaveda. He also translated the Ramayana of Valmiki. As Boden Professor of Sanskrit, he aimed to Christianize India. He retired to Kotagiri, Nilgiris, where he continued his scholarly pursuits until his death. The Title 'The Ramayan of Valmiki: Translated into English Verse written/authored/edited by Valmiki, Translator: Ralph T. H. Griffith', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362080653 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 600 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History, Hinduism. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gyan Publishing House
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9362080656
• ISBN 13: 9789362080653
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 600
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