The epic of Ram

Author(s)

• Tulasīdāsa
• Lutgendorf, Philip

Bibliographic Information

The epic of Ram

Tulsidas ; translated by Philip Lutgendorf

（Murty classical library of India, 7-8, 15-16）

Harvard University Press, 2016-

• v. 1 : cloth
• v. 2 : cloth
• v. 3 : cloth
• v. 4 : cloth

Other Title

Rāmcaritmānas

Note

In English and Awadhi on facing pages

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 2 : cloth ISBN 9780674088610

Description

The authoritative new translation of the epic Ramayana, as retold by the sixteenth-century poet Tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day. The Epic of Ram presents a new translation of the Ramcaritmanas of Tulsidas (1543-1623). Written in Avadhi, a literary dialect of classical Hindi, the poem has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of Hindus today, it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore and a literary masterpiece. In the second volume, prompted by the tyranny of the demon king Ravan, Ram decides to be born on earth. Tulsidas lovingly details Ram's infancy, childhood, and youthful adventures, the winning of Princess Sita as his bride, and the celebration of their marriage. This new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of its inspired poet and storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition of the Avadhi text, presented in the Devanagari script.

Volume

v. 3 : cloth ISBN 9780674975019

Description

The authoritative new translation of the epic Ramayana, as retold by the sixteenth-century poet Tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day. The Epic of Ram presents a new translation of the Ramcaritmanas of Tulsidas (1543-1623). Written in Avadhi, a literary dialect of classical Hindi, the poem has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of Hindus today, it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore and a literary masterpiece. The third volume details the turbulent events surrounding the scheming of Prince Ram's stepmother, who thwarts his installation on the throne of Avadh. Ram calmly accepts fourteen years of forest exile and begins his journey through the wilderness accompanied by his wife, Sita, and younger brother Lakshman. As they walk the long road, their beauty and serenity bring joy to villagers and sages dwelling in the forest. This new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of the inspired poet and storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition of the Avadhi text, presented in the Devanagari script.

Volume

v. 4 : cloth ISBN 9780674975026

Description

The authoritative new translation of the epic Ramayana, as retold by the sixteenth-century poet Tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day. The Epic of Ram presents a new translation of the Ramcaritmanas of Tulsidas (1543-1623). Written in Avadhi, a literary dialect of classical Hindi, the poem has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of Hindus today, it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore and a literary masterpiece. The fourth volume turns to the story of Ram's younger half-brother Bharat. Despite efforts to place him on the throne of Avadh, Bharat refuses, ashamed that Ram has been exiled. In Bharat's poignant pilgrimage to the forest to beg the true heir to return, Tulsidas draws an unforgettable portrait of devotion and familial love. This new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of the inspired poet and storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition of the Avadhi text, presented in the Devanagari script.

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Details

• NCID: BB26346919
• ISBN:
  • 9780674425019
  • 9780674088610
  • 9780674975019
  • 9780674975026
• LCCN: 2015016322
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: engawa
• Original Language Code: awa
• Place of Publication: Cambridge, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: v.
• Size: 21 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PK1947.9.T83
  • DC23 : 891.4/312
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Tulasīdāsa, 1532-1623
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB18066564