Back of the Book 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 thef 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.
Introduction The 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. The popularity of Ramayana can be estimated by the fact that plays in the form of 'RAM KATHA' is being organized in different forms in villages, cities not only in India but overseas as well. The most popular version of RAM KATHA by MORARI BAPU is broadcast live on TV. channels and is watched by millions. RAMAYANA is also shown in the form of serial on the TV. The recitation of verses of Ramayana brings joy and peace to devotees who sing these with utmost reverence and pure devotion.
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