02466cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324000220012524500660014726400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039952014200043053400450185065300220189565300550191765300330197270000630200585600430206899900170211124869UtSlPG20260610133553.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPK1 aValmiki10aRamayana. English14aThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-18  a"The Rámáyan of Válmíki," translated into English verse by Ralph T. H. Griffith, is an epic poem that retells the ancient Indian narrative originally attributed to the sage Válmíki, likely composed in an early period of Indian literature. The text focuses on the life and adventures of Prince Ráma, who embarks on a journey of duty, love, and conflict after being exiled from his kingdom due to a series of treacherous royal intrigues. The narrative encompasses themes of righteousness, devotion, and the nature of good versus evil, featuring key figures such as Ráma, Lakshman, and Sítá.  The opening of this monumental work begins with an invocation praising Válmíki and highlights the essential virtues of Ráma. It introduces the key themes of heroism and virtue, as well as setting the stage for the conflict that follows Ráma's banishment. Following the initial poetic praise, the narrative portrays Ráma's life in the royal city of Ayodhyá, the impending tragedy of his exile orchestrated by Kaikeyí's jealousy, and the deep bond of loyalty between him and his brother Lakshman, who chooses to accompany him into exile. This introduction deftly establishes the initial conflict and Ráma's character while foreshadowing the trials he will face, igniting the reader's interest in this timeless tale of love, honor, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- India  aEpic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English  aRama (Hindu deity) -- Poetry1 aGriffith, Ralph T. H.q(Ralph Thomas Hotchkin),d1826-190640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24869  c65870d65870