The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume I: Balakāṇḍa
The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India · Book 1Description
This seminal translation brings the first book of the Rāmāyaṇa, the Balakāṇḍa, to life for a modern audience. It recounts the early life of Prince Rāma, his divine birth, his heroic deeds, and his marriage to the virtuous Sītā. Through Vālmīki's timeless narrative, readers will explore profound themes of dharma, duty, love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Goldman's scholarly yet accessible prose ensures the epic's rich cultural and spiritual heritage is preserved and appreciated.
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paperback
Princeton University Press
Published Jan 1, 2016
456 pages
ISBN: 9781400884551
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First Published
1984
Language
eng
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