The Ramayana
The Ramayana by Bulbul Sharma is a contemporary retelling of one of the world’s best-known epics, published by Penguin Books India on January 9, 2008. This edition, designed for children, spans 144 pages and presents the tale of Rama, the Prince of Ayodhya, who embarks on a fourteen-year exile to honor his father’s wishes. Throughout his journey in the forest, Rama, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, encounters both friends and foes, culminating in the abduction of Sita by Ravana, the King of Demons.
Readers will find a fast-paced narrative filled with drama, adventure, and the timeless themes of good versus evil. The story features gods, princes, and a variety of mythical beings, including Hanuman and his monkey army, as they engage in a battle to rescue Sita. Bulbul Sharma’s retelling infuses the ancient tale with freshness and vitality, making it accessible for young readers. This edition serves as an engaging introduction to the rich traditions of Hinduism and the sacred writings associated with it.
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The Popular Classic In Which Good Vanquishes Evil, Now In A Pocket-Friendly Version For Children
The Ramayana Is One Of The Best-Known Epics In The World The Tale Of Rama, The Prince Of Ayodhya, Who Exiles Himself To The Forest For Fourteen Years To Honour His Father S Word. In The Forest, Rama, His Wife Sita And His Brother Lakshmana Meet New Friends And Unusual Foes, And Each Day Brings New Adventures. But Ravana Of Lanka, The King Of Demons, Ruins It All By Abducting Sita. To Rescue Her, Rama Enlists The Help Of Hanuman And His Monkey Army. In The Final Battle Many Heroes Die And New Ones Are Born.
In This Fast-Moving Version For Children, The Ancient Tale Takes On New Life. The Traditional Ingredients Are All There Drama And Excitement, Gods And Princes, Love And War, Infinite Stories Within Stories, Monkeys Who Cross Oceans And Carry Mountains, Shape-Changing Demons And Bizarre Monsters But Described With Freshness And Vitality By Bulbul Sharma. This Contemporary Retelling, Which Answers Questions And Provides Explanations, Is The Perfect First Ramayana For Everyone.
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