The Epic of Ram Vol 2 Paperback

"The Epic of Ram, Volume 2" is the second installment in an authoritative new translation of Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, a revered and beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story in the Avadhi dialect of classical Hindi. This volume, translated by Philip Lutgendorf, delves into the pivotal period where, prompted by the tyranny of the demon king Ravan, Lord Ram decides to be born on Earth. Tulsidas, with profound devotion, meticulously narrates Ram's infancy, childhood, and youthful adventures, culminating in his victorious winning of Princess Sita as his bride and the grand celebration of their marriage. This translation, presented in free verse alongside the Devanagari text, aims to convey the passion and momentum of Tulsidas's original work, making this significant devotional and literary masterpiece accessible to a contemporary global audience.