The Ramayan Of Valmiki: Translated Into English Verse
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
One of the most revered epics in all of human literature, The Ramayan of Valmiki chronicles the divine journey of Prince Rama — his exile from the kingdom of Ayodhya, the abduction of his beloved Sita by the demon king Ravana, and his heroic quest to reclaim her with the aid of the mighty Hanuman and an army of allies. This edition presents Ralph T. H. Griffith's celebrated 19th-century verse translation, rendering the Sanskrit original into flowing English poetry that captures both the grandeur and the spiritual devotion at the heart of Valmiki's masterwork. Published as part of the prestigious Chowkhamba Sanskrit Studies series (Vol. XXIX), it stands as an essential scholarly resource for students of Indology, comparative religion, and world mythology. Griffith's translation is distinguished by its fidelity to the source text and its melodic cadence, bringing to life the ancient world of dharma, loyalty, and cosmic struggle that has shaped Hindu philosophy and culture for millennia. The epic's themes — duty, righteousness, devotion, and the eternal battle between good and evil — resonate far beyond the Indian subcontinent, cementing the Ramayana's place among the foundational narratives of world civilization. Whether approached as sacred scripture, literary triumph, or cultural artefact, this volume leaves the reader asking one timeless question: what would you sacrifice in the name of righteousness?
Author: Ralph T. H. Griffith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
One of the most revered epics in all of human literature, The Ramayan of Valmiki chronicles the divine journey of Prince Rama — his exile from the kingdom of Ayodhya, the abduction of his beloved Sita by the demon king Ravana, and his heroic quest to reclaim her with the aid of the mighty Hanuman and an army of allies. This edition presents Ralph T. H. Griffith's celebrated 19th-century verse translation, rendering the Sanskrit original into flowing English poetry that captures both the grandeur and the spiritual devotion at the heart of Valmiki's masterwork. Published as part of the prestigious Chowkhamba Sanskrit Studies series (Vol. XXIX), it stands as an essential scholarly resource for students of Indology, comparative religion, and world mythology. Griffith's translation is distinguished by its fidelity to the source text and its melodic cadence, bringing to life the ancient world of dharma, loyalty, and cosmic struggle that has shaped Hindu philosophy and culture for millennia. The epic's themes — duty, righteousness, devotion, and the eternal battle between good and evil — resonate far beyond the Indian subcontinent, cementing the Ramayana's place among the foundational narratives of world civilization. Whether approached as sacred scripture, literary triumph, or cultural artefact, this volume leaves the reader asking one timeless question: what would you sacrifice in the name of righteousness?