The Ramayan - Softcover
A spiritual masterpiece, The Ramayan has enthralled generation after generation with its sweeping prose, dramatic landscapes and cataclysmic battles for truth and justice. Interspersed throughout the adventures of Lord Rama are timeless messages that have moved and molded, engrossed and enlightened, intrigued and inspired mankind for thousands of years.
Taking inspiration from Valmiki's original work, Sadhu Amrutvijaydas teams up with legendary Indian artist and winner of the prestigious Grand Draper Award, Vasudeo Kamath to masterfully recreate this ancient epic in a concise, yet comprehensive format. Through dozens of captivating, full-page watercolor paintings and simple, yet profound exposition, this version of The Ramayan acts as an elegant introduction for children, teenagers, and adults alike.
Vasudeo Kamath and Sadhu Amrutvijaydas vivid tapestry of art and concise diction captures the very essence of The Ramayan in a way that is sure to appeal to a new generation of readers.
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About the Author:
Sadhu Amrutvijaydas is a Hindu monk who was born and brought up in the UK. As a medical doctor, he devoted a number of years to the medical profession before embarking on a spiritual journey that saw him ordained as a sadhu (Hindu monk) under guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the BAPS Swaminarayan Santhsa.
He is an accomplished author and speaker, with nine books on the various facets of Hinduism. Sadhu Amrutvijaydas's profound knowledge of Hindu philosophy and scripture has found expression in his efforts to represent the principles of Hinduism for a contemporary audience.
He is based out of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad, India.
About the Illustrator:
Vasudeo Kamath is a world-renowned artist and alumnus of the prestigious J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, India. His brilliant portraits have earned various accolades in the art world culminating in the Draper Grand Award bestowed by the Portrait Society of America. His unique ability to realistically depict historical subjects has allowed him to paint portraits of various luminaries and diplomats including Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, The President of India.
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- PublisherSwaminarayan Aksharpith
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 8175262494
- ISBN 13 9788175262492
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages62
- IllustratorVasudeo Kamath
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