Ramayana: India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom - Hardcover

Dharma, Krishna; Ramayana, Valmiki

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1887089225 ISBN 13: 9781887089227

Publisher: Torchlight Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

Attributed to Valmiki, an ancient Indian poet and sage, Ramayana (the epic story of Rama), is one of the two great epic poems of India. Composed in Sanskrit sometime before 300 B.C.E., it makes for lively reading as a good adventure and love story as well as a guide to spiritual practice and a reflection of the cultural, social, and religious beliefs of India at the time.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Ramayana (the Journey of Rama) is perhaps the world's oldest literature. Cherished throughout India and Asia for milennia, it has been faithfully preserved and passed on in varied forms of popular expression-epic poems, folk tales, music, dance, drama, puppet shows, sculpture, painting, even films and comic books. Its story and characters have captured the hearts and minds of countless generations.

From the Back Cover:

One of the most moving and beautiful stories of all time is brought to life by Krishna Dharma in this vivid retelling of the Ramayana. Revered for millennia in India, it is both a spellbinding adventure and a work of profound philosophy. Filled with spectacular deeds of heroism and bravery, friendship and romance, its story and characters have captured the hearts and minds of countless generations. This excellent rendition gives English-speaking readers their best opportunity yet to discover and enjoy this beloved ancient classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Torchlight Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1887089225
• ISBN 13: 9781887089227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 488