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 II 

Has the largest number of Cantos, Cantos II-V, covering the exile years and Rāma’s forest journey, accompanied by his wife Sītā and younger brother Lakshmana.

• Canto II: Ayodhyā Kānda—The Ayodhyā Canto

Rāma’s exile and Bharata’s grand march to Chitrakūta to bring Him back.

• Canto III: Aranya Kānda—The Forest Canto 

Rāma’s meeting with the sages and Sītā’s abduction by Rāvana.

• Canto IV: The Kishkindhā Kānda—The Kishkindhā Canto

Rāma meets Hanumān, friendship with Sugrīva, and killing of Bāli.

• Canto V: Sundara Kānda—The Beautiful Canto 

Hanumān’s flight to Lankā, meeting with Sītā, returning with her message for Rāma, and Vibhīshana’s surrender.

• Hardcover: 626 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (2023)
• Author: Chandan Lal Dhody (Translator)
• ISBN-13: 9781636409269
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 X 11 inches

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