Valmiki's Ramayana: Daily Readings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
One of humanity's most enduring and sacred narratives, the Ramayana stands as a towering pillar of world literature — and Valmiki's Ramayana: Daily Readings brings this ancient Sanskrit epic to modern devotees and readers in an accessible, structured format designed for daily contemplation. The work chronicles the divine journey of Prince Rama, heir to the kingdom of Ayodhya, whose life is upended when his beloved wife Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana, setting in motion an epic quest of war, devotion, and righteousness that has captivated hearts across millennia. Attributed to the sage-poet Valmiki, considered the Adi Kavi or First Poet of Sanskrit literature, the Ramayana is far more than an adventure — it is a profound moral and spiritual treatise that instructs readers on duty (dharma), loyalty, courage, and the eternal battle between good and evil. This daily readings format distils the epic's seven kandas (books) into digestible passages, making the wisdom of this ancient scripture a living, breathing presence in everyday life. Whether approached as sacred scripture, philosophical inquiry, or literary masterpiece, this volume leaves the reader with an irresistible question: in a world of moral complexity, what does it truly mean to walk the path of righteousness?
Author: Valmiki
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
One of humanity's most enduring and sacred narratives, the Ramayana stands as a towering pillar of world literature — and Valmiki's Ramayana: Daily Readings brings this ancient Sanskrit epic to modern devotees and readers in an accessible, structured format designed for daily contemplation. The work chronicles the divine journey of Prince Rama, heir to the kingdom of Ayodhya, whose life is upended when his beloved wife Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana, setting in motion an epic quest of war, devotion, and righteousness that has captivated hearts across millennia. Attributed to the sage-poet Valmiki, considered the Adi Kavi or First Poet of Sanskrit literature, the Ramayana is far more than an adventure — it is a profound moral and spiritual treatise that instructs readers on duty (dharma), loyalty, courage, and the eternal battle between good and evil. This daily readings format distils the epic's seven kandas (books) into digestible passages, making the wisdom of this ancient scripture a living, breathing presence in everyday life. Whether approached as sacred scripture, philosophical inquiry, or literary masterpiece, this volume leaves the reader with an irresistible question: in a world of moral complexity, what does it truly mean to walk the path of righteousness?