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Title: The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam

Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

Summary: "The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam" by Valmiki is an ancient epic narrative, likely composed in the early centuries of the Common Era. The work recounts the adventures of Lord Rāma, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana as they navigate the challenges of life in the forest of Dandaka. This volume particularly dives into themes of duty, righteousness, and the trials faced by the characters, portraying the trials faced by Rāma as he grapples with his destiny and moral obligations. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Rāma, Sita, and Lakshmana as they enter the Dandaka forest, encountering various ascetics and the dangers that inhabit it. Upon witnessing the asylums of the ascetics, Rāma is struck by their beauty and spiritual energy. The trio visits the dwellings of the ascetics, where they are received with respect; however, the harmony is soon disrupted when they confront Virādha, a fearsome Rākshasa. Rāma's compassion for the ascetics leads him to take action against the threatening creature. This segment introduces the abundance of nature and the stark contrast of danger in the forest, establishing a narrative foundation rich in vivid descriptions and moral undertones that continue throughout the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Valmiki

Translator: Dutt, Manmatha Nath

EBook No.: 57826

Published: Aug 31, 2018

Downloads: 200

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- India

Subject: Rama (Hindu deity) -- Fiction

Subject: Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English

Subject: Valmiki -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57826:2 2018-08-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dutt, Manmatha Nath Valmiki en 1
2024-11-10T10:59:51Z The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam

This edition has images.

Title: The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam

Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

Summary: "The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam" by Valmiki is an ancient epic narrative, likely composed in the early centuries of the Common Era. The work recounts the adventures of Lord Rāma, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana as they navigate the challenges of life in the forest of Dandaka. This volume particularly dives into themes of duty, righteousness, and the trials faced by the characters, portraying the trials faced by Rāma as he grapples with his destiny and moral obligations. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Rāma, Sita, and Lakshmana as they enter the Dandaka forest, encountering various ascetics and the dangers that inhabit it. Upon witnessing the asylums of the ascetics, Rāma is struck by their beauty and spiritual energy. The trio visits the dwellings of the ascetics, where they are received with respect; however, the harmony is soon disrupted when they confront Virādha, a fearsome Rākshasa. Rāma's compassion for the ascetics leads him to take action against the threatening creature. This segment introduces the abundance of nature and the stark contrast of danger in the forest, establishing a narrative foundation rich in vivid descriptions and moral undertones that continue throughout the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Valmiki

Translator: Dutt, Manmatha Nath

EBook No.: 57826

Published: Aug 31, 2018

Downloads: 200

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- India

Subject: Rama (Hindu deity) -- Fiction

Subject: Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English

Subject: Valmiki -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57826:3 2018-08-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dutt, Manmatha Nath Valmiki en 1