02596cam a22003733u 4500 73417 UtSlPG 20260610134710.0 m cr n 260607r20241900utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PK Oman, John Campbell, 1841-1911 The Great Indian Epics New edition, revised. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-04-17 Jwala Kumar Sista, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Great Indian Epics: The Stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata" by John Campbell Oman is a historical account that reflects on ancient Indian literature and philosophy, likely written in the late 19th century. This work endeavors to make the vast narratives of the Ramayana and Mahabharata accessible to English readers by summarizing their themes, characters, and key events, while emphasizing the cultural significance they hold for millions in India. The opening of this volume introduces the context of the Indian epics, noting their challenging length and depth, which often deter readers. Oman articulates his intent to distill the essence of these epics into a more digestible format, while preserving their rich mythological and ethical dimensions. The introduction highlights the profound impact of these stories on Indian society and their relevance in understanding the historical and philosophical underpinnings of Hindu culture. The subsequent sections promise a careful examination of the narratives and characters, beginning with the story of Rama in the Ramayana, emphasizing its lasting influence and the moral lessons embedded within the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: George Routledge and Sons, 1900 India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Epic literature, Sanskrit -- Adaptations Heroes -- India -- Fiction Hindu mythology -- Fiction Valmiki https://archive.org/details/greatindianepics00oman/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73417 114142 114142