The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam by Valmiki
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Valmiki |
|---|---|
| Translator | Dutt, Manmatha Nath, 1855-1912 |
| Title | The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam |
| Credits | Produced by James Simmons |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Subject | Rama (Hindu deity) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Valmiki -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57826 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57826-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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