Tulsīdāsa’s Shrī Rāma-Charita-Mānasa, written in the 16 th century, is an epic scripture that has always gripped the imagination of Bhārat (India) and shaped its value system, traditions, and culture. Yet, the original written in the vernacular, Awadhi is not understood by all. This annotated, word-for-word English translation fills that gap—enabling a deeper, in-depth understanding of the finer nuances and mysteries lurking in the greatest of scriptures ever to be written. A must-read for anyone wishing to comprehend the depths of the Rāma story told in this literary masterpiece.

The scripture, a voluminous text, with translation, annotated notes, and images is laid out in three volumes. The following details provide a bird’s eye view of the contents of this book.

Volume I

This includes background and preliminary information for reading this scripture. This entire volume has only the first Canto, the longest Canto of this book.

• Introduction 

Provides a broader background context, relating to the organization, language, author, translator, and reading of this scripture.

• Canto I: The Bāla Kānda—The Childhood Canto

Weddings of Shiva and Pārvatī, Rāvana’s creation and atrocities, the birth of Rāma, and the wedding of Rāma and Sītā.

• Hardcover: 540 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (2023)
• Author: Chandan Lal Dhody (Translator)
• ISBN-13: 9798892220170
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 X 11 inches

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