RAMAYANA TALES

J.M. Mehta

Description

Ramayana is one of the most popular epics in the world, having been translated into various languages. It is a tale of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya, who was banished to the forest for 14 years. To honour his father''s word, he agreed to be exiled without any murmur or rancour. In the forest, Ram, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshman met saints, new friends and strange foes. Each day brought new adventures. But their spartan, yet happy life was spoilt when Ravan of Lanka, the king of demons, abducted Sita. To rescue her, Ram enlisted the help of the vanar sena (monkey army) of Hanuman. In that battle many heroes died and new ones had come alive.

The book Ramayana Tales for Children is a compilation of 40 one-page stories for children. Language used is plain and simple. Each story unfolds the way original epic proceeds. Long details have been dispensed with while retaining the essence that children can easily grasp. The stories come with realistic caricature based illustrations to retain interest of young readers.

In this vividly told vibrant version for children, the ancient epic unfolds many unpredictable twists and turns. The traditional ingredients are all there – adventure and excitement, love and war and an infinite number of stories within stories, as are the traditional characters – monkeys, who cross a sea to lay floating bridge and also carry on their finger life-giving herbs found only on a mountain, besides shape-changing demons and monsters of many varieties. The epic has been rendered traditional and contemporary by the freshness and vitality of the author J.M.Mehta and exuberant illustrations that retain the interest of children till the last.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: V & S Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 septembre 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789352151493
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Publisher's Note
The story of Ramayana has been written in various Indian languages with different interpretations. It has been told, retold and translated in numerous Asian and European languages. V&S Publishers has compressed the whole epic through 40 one-page stories so that children can conveniently connect without losing track with innumerable characters.
The characters Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughan, Hanuman and Ravan are all fundamental to the ethos, social mores and cultural consciousness of India, and also of South-east Asia.
With captivating caricature type illustrations spread throughout, the book will surely captivate the interest of children and retain their focus at all times.
An ideal book for every home!
We would be glad to receive feedback from parents to help us improve editorial and production standard.
Contents Introduction 1. Dashrath the King of Ayodhya 2. Birth of Four Princes 3. Vishwamira Takes away Ram and Lakshman 4. Ahalya and Ram 5. The Origin of Sita 6. Swayamber of Sita 7. Dashrath Decides to Retire 8. Two Boons of Queen Kaikeyi 9. Ram's Departure to the Forest 10. How Dashrath Killed Shravan & Death of Dashrath 11. Return of Bharat & Shatrughan 12. Bharat Goes to Forest to Bring Back Rama 13. Ram and Sage Agastya 14. Visit of Soopnakha to Panchvati 15. Ravan Seeks Help of Mareech 16. Ravan Kidnaps Sita 17. Ram Meets Shabri 18. Ram Meets Hanuman and Sugreev 19. Pavan Putra Hanuman 20. Fight Between Sugreev and Baali 21. Search for Sita with Sugreev's Help 22. Hanuman is Captured 23. Hanuman's Tail Set on Fire 24. Hanuman Meets Ram 25. Attack on Lanka 26. Ravan Sends Kumbhakaran 27. Indrajit Attacks Ram’s Army 28. Ravan Comes to Fight 29. Crowing of Vibhishan 30. Ram Returns to Ayodhya 31. Derogatory Remarks of Washerman 32. Ram Sends Sita to Exile 33. Sita Lives in the Hermitage of Sage Valmiki 34. Ashvamedha Yajna 35. Fight with Ram’s Soldiers 36. Lav Kush Face Ram 37. Sita Meets Hanuman 38. Sita Returns to Mother Earth 39. Ram Wishes to Leave the World 40. Ram Leaves the World
introduction
T he RAMAYANA is the most popular and famous epic of ancient INDIA. The word Ramayana means the life story of RAM who was the eldest son of DASHRATH, King of AYODHYA. The original work was written in SANSKRIT by MAHARISHI VALMIKI later on it was written in HINDI in verse by saint TULSI DAS under the popular name of ‘RAMCHARIT MANAS’. It describes in detail the character, qualities and achievements of Lord RAM. Because of its ideal propositions and moral qualities Ramayana is held in highest esteem by people in India. It is considered a sacred book and its verses are devotional recited daily in most temples and Hindu homes.