Prince Ram, reincarnation of the heavenly god Vishnu, defeats the ten-headed demon king Ravana, who, with his army, has ransacked the earth.

Rāmāyana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahābhārata. Along with the Mahābhārata, it forms the Hindu Itihasa. The epic, traditionally ascribed to the Maharishi Valmiki, narrates the life of Rama, a legendary prince of Ayodhya city in the kingdom of Kosala. The story follows his fourteen-year exile to the forest urged by his father King Dasharatha, on the request of Rama's stepmother Kaikeyi; his travels...

The odyssey of Rama, a great king of ancient India-a literary epic of romance, adventure, and philosophy. On the eve of his enthronement, Rama, the beloved prince of Ayodhya, is banished to the forest as a result of a sinister plot. Along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, Rama accepts his destiny and departs as the kingdom mourns his loss. His exile, however, proves to have a deeper meaning as Rama becomes the protector of the forest sages...

This story of Lord Rama-the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu-is a wondrous tale of cosmic adventure that immerses the listener in a world of heroes, gods, and demons. At about 50,000 lines, the original Ramayana is one of the largest epic poems in history, as well as one of the world's most important literary and spiritual masterpieces. This translation by William Buck-read by Ram Dass, one of the most revered spiritual writers of the last fifty years-makes...

The Ramayana, through its various Kandas, imparts invaluable lessons for humanity, and Balakanda, as the foundational section, lays the groundwork for the remarkable journey of Lord Rama and the timeless wisdom contained within the epic. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the pursuit of dharma, the strength of love, and the commitment to righteousness can ultimately lead to triumph and a life well-lived.

The Ramayana is a pure epic dealing with a theme and characters who lived in Trethayuga. As one reads through this series of ten books, one finds the epic unfold in its various facets through the delineation of the characters that are featured. The steadfastness of Rama, the utter helplessness of a Dasharatha, a brother's devotion as seen in Lakshmana, a devotee's surrender as seen in Hanuman, the bitter rivalry between brothers Vali and Sugreeva...

Vibhishana was Ravana's youngest brother, endowed with great learning and very unlike his brothers and sister. In spite of being born in the rakshasa clan, he stood by dharma and Brahma granted him immortality and the ability to wield the brahmastra. He married Shaileesha's daughter Sarama. Observing that Ravana's evil ways were only growing, he tried his best to put some sense into him. Being a clever statesman, he warded off Ravana's attempt to...

Jain Rāmāyaṇa Narratives: Moral Vision and Literary Innovation traces how and why Jain authors at different points in history rewrote the story of Rāma and situates these texts within larger frameworks of South Asian religious history and literature.

The book argues that the plot, characters, and the very history of Jain Rāma composition itself served as a continual font of inspiration for authors to create and express novel visions

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It is not uncommon to find children that are not abreast of the great epics of India. Most children nowadays tend to take very little interest in ancient Indian Literature and History. Winchester Publications brings to you The story of Lord Rama, divided into engaging illustrated Chapters to keep your children engaged in reading. Help your child gain knowledge about ancient Indian epics. Familiarize them with Ravana and Khumbhakarna. Take them on...

Delve into the first Indian epic: the Ramayana, which is a poem, a love story, a morality tale, and much more. Discover the story of Prince Rama, his faithful wife, Sita, and the gods that control their lives. It is also an important source for many of the historical details we have about the era.