The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India

Robert P. Goldman

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.