Author: Valmiki
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141960299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Warrior-prince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has been tricked into banishing him to the forest. His devoted wife Sita insists on accompanying him in exile, but the evil ten-headed lord Ravana has fallen deeply in love with the beautiful princess and steals her away. Aided by Hanuman, mighty captain of the monkeys, Rama sets out across the world to find her and destroy Ravana in a deadly battle. Rama the Steadfast was composed in the oral tradition in about the fifth century BC and has been retold over the generations ever since. With its fantastical characters ranging from monsters to apes, a very human hero and its profound moral purpose, it is one of the greatest of all Indian tales.
Rama the Steadfast
Author: Valmiki
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141960299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Warrior-prince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has been tricked into banishing him to the forest. His devoted wife Sita insists on accompanying him in exile, but the evil ten-headed lord Ravana has fallen deeply in love with the beautiful princess and steals her away. Aided by Hanuman, mighty captain of the monkeys, Rama sets out across the world to find her and destroy Ravana in a deadly battle. Rama the Steadfast was composed in the oral tradition in about the fifth century BC and has been retold over the generations ever since. With its fantastical characters ranging from monsters to apes, a very human hero and its profound moral purpose, it is one of the greatest of all Indian tales.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141960299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Warrior-prince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has been tricked into banishing him to the forest. His devoted wife Sita insists on accompanying him in exile, but the evil ten-headed lord Ravana has fallen deeply in love with the beautiful princess and steals her away. Aided by Hanuman, mighty captain of the monkeys, Rama sets out across the world to find her and destroy Ravana in a deadly battle. Rama the Steadfast was composed in the oral tradition in about the fifth century BC and has been retold over the generations ever since. With its fantastical characters ranging from monsters to apes, a very human hero and its profound moral purpose, it is one of the greatest of all Indian tales.
Bridge of Rama
Author: Ashok Banker
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780144001446
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
The Original Ramayana Was Written Three Thousand Years Ago. Now, With Breathtaking Imagination And Brilliant Storytelling, Ashok K. Banker Has Recreated This Epic Tale For Modern Readers Everywhere. Sita Has Been Abducted By The Demonlord Ravana And Held Captive In The Island-Kingdom Of Lanka. Rama Is Now Faced With The Bitter Prospect Of A Final, Terrible War Against Ravana And His Rakshasa Hordes. Sita S Fate Hangs In The Balance While Rama S Armies Assemble On The Very Edge Of The Ocean. Using Only Their Wits And Bare Hands They Begin To Build A Bridge To The Island-Kingdom. But Time Is Rapidly Running Out, And The Journey To Lanka Appears Near-Impossible& At This Critical Moment Hanuman Attains A Magnificent Apotheosis. Transformed Into A Being With A Single-Minded Mission, He Prepares For A Terrifying Face-Off With Ravana, And Makes His Awesome Leap Across The Ocean To Rescue Sita. Will He Succeed In Saving Her Life And Averting The Final Battle? Surely A Lone Vanar Cannot Face The Crushing Might Of Lanka And Survive? But Then Hanuman Is No Ordinary Vanar...
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780144001446
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
The Original Ramayana Was Written Three Thousand Years Ago. Now, With Breathtaking Imagination And Brilliant Storytelling, Ashok K. Banker Has Recreated This Epic Tale For Modern Readers Everywhere. Sita Has Been Abducted By The Demonlord Ravana And Held Captive In The Island-Kingdom Of Lanka. Rama Is Now Faced With The Bitter Prospect Of A Final, Terrible War Against Ravana And His Rakshasa Hordes. Sita S Fate Hangs In The Balance While Rama S Armies Assemble On The Very Edge Of The Ocean. Using Only Their Wits And Bare Hands They Begin To Build A Bridge To The Island-Kingdom. But Time Is Rapidly Running Out, And The Journey To Lanka Appears Near-Impossible& At This Critical Moment Hanuman Attains A Magnificent Apotheosis. Transformed Into A Being With A Single-Minded Mission, He Prepares For A Terrifying Face-Off With Ravana, And Makes His Awesome Leap Across The Ocean To Rescue Sita. Will He Succeed In Saving Her Life And Averting The Final Battle? Surely A Lone Vanar Cannot Face The Crushing Might Of Lanka And Survive? But Then Hanuman Is No Ordinary Vanar...
Sita
Author: Bhanumathi Narasimhan
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9780143455288
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sita by Bhanumathi-ji is deeply stirring and weaves an intricate tapestry of sensitivity with strength and wisdom as the story unfolds
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9780143455288
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sita by Bhanumathi-ji is deeply stirring and weaves an intricate tapestry of sensitivity with strength and wisdom as the story unfolds
Thavaasmi (Vol - 4)
Author: R Srirama Chakradhar
Publisher: R Srirama Chakradhar
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
THAVAASMI ( means "I belong to you") - LAUNCHED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SRIMAN M.VENKAIAH NAIDU GARU Approach: Ramayana and Bhagavadgeetha are presented as mirrors and lifelines of humanity. Ramayana presented with Human Angle Language: English Structure of the book: Entire content is divided into 4 Volumes and 68 days Uniqueness: 1. Content is presented as a Dialogue between a father (Mr.Aditya) and daughter(Thavaasmi). 2. Authentic 3. Comprehensive Analysis of each character, virtue, situation in Ramayana 4. Practice and introspection made easy using Comparison Mirrors, Introspection Mirrors, Media Reporting, Character Presentation, Research questions, Now and then tasks, contemporary relevance etc. 5. Aesthetic richness through situational images 6. Mind maps are used to make assimilation easy.
Publisher: R Srirama Chakradhar
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
THAVAASMI ( means "I belong to you") - LAUNCHED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SRIMAN M.VENKAIAH NAIDU GARU Approach: Ramayana and Bhagavadgeetha are presented as mirrors and lifelines of humanity. Ramayana presented with Human Angle Language: English Structure of the book: Entire content is divided into 4 Volumes and 68 days Uniqueness: 1. Content is presented as a Dialogue between a father (Mr.Aditya) and daughter(Thavaasmi). 2. Authentic 3. Comprehensive Analysis of each character, virtue, situation in Ramayana 4. Practice and introspection made easy using Comparison Mirrors, Introspection Mirrors, Media Reporting, Character Presentation, Research questions, Now and then tasks, contemporary relevance etc. 5. Aesthetic richness through situational images 6. Mind maps are used to make assimilation easy.
Hanuman
Author: Vanamali
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594779147
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon • Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology • Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve • Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotion Best known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman’s playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion to Lord Rama have made him one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon. As a monkey, he symbolizes the ever-restless human mind. He teaches us that, though everyone is born an animal, anyone can attain the heights of spiritual evolution through perseverance and ardent discipline. Having perfected his mind through bhakti (selfless devotion) to obtain his powers, Hanuman embodies the highest potential we can achieve. In this book, Vanamali recounts 36 legendary Hanuman stories--from his birth to his adventures in the Ramayana--and reveals the spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology aspects they contain. Vanamali shows how Hanuman has the ability to bestow selfless devotion and strength to his devotees and that following his example is the surest path to attracting the blessing of Rama.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594779147
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon • Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology • Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve • Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotion Best known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman’s playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion to Lord Rama have made him one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon. As a monkey, he symbolizes the ever-restless human mind. He teaches us that, though everyone is born an animal, anyone can attain the heights of spiritual evolution through perseverance and ardent discipline. Having perfected his mind through bhakti (selfless devotion) to obtain his powers, Hanuman embodies the highest potential we can achieve. In this book, Vanamali recounts 36 legendary Hanuman stories--from his birth to his adventures in the Ramayana--and reveals the spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology aspects they contain. Vanamali shows how Hanuman has the ability to bestow selfless devotion and strength to his devotees and that following his example is the surest path to attracting the blessing of Rama.
Fictional Leaders
Author: Jonathan Gosling
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137272759
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Management theory is vague about the experience of leading. Success, power, achievement are discussed but less focus is given to negative experiences leaders faced such as loneliness or disappointment. This book addresses difficult-to-explore aspects of leadership through well-known works of literature drawing lessons from fictional leaders.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137272759
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Management theory is vague about the experience of leading. Success, power, achievement are discussed but less focus is given to negative experiences leaders faced such as loneliness or disappointment. This book addresses difficult-to-explore aspects of leadership through well-known works of literature drawing lessons from fictional leaders.
The Ramayana
Author: R. K. Narayan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143039679
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The greatest Indian epic, one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling A Penguin Classic A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons, The Ramayana is familiar to virtually every Indian. Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages. Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original. A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers, The Ramayana can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143039679
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The greatest Indian epic, one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling A Penguin Classic A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons, The Ramayana is familiar to virtually every Indian. Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages. Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original. A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers, The Ramayana can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Ramakatha Rasavahini
Author: Sathya Sai Baba
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578360680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578360680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Power of Ram
Author: Rishi Rohit Sharma
Publisher: Rishi Rohit Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Power of Ram
Publisher: Rishi Rohit Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Power of Ram
Vishnu Puran - A Complete Guide
Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Vishnu Puran - A Complete Guide Table of Contents Chapter I. Overview of Vishnu Puran.. 4 Chapter II. The Ten Avatars of Vishnu. 4 Matsya Avatar. 4 Kurma Avatar. 5 Varaha Avatar. 5 Narasimha Avatar. 5 Vamana Avatar. 6 Parasurama Avatar. 6 Rama Avatar. 7 Krishna Avatar. 7 Buddha Avatar. 7 Kalki Avatar. 8 Chapter III. The Major Deities in Vishnu Puran.. 9 Deity Vishnu. 9 Deity Lakshmi 9 Deity Shiva. 10 Deity Brahma. 10 Other Deities. 12 Chapter IV. The Stories and Legends. 12 Creation of the Universe. 12 Battle between the Devas and Asuras. 13 The Churning of the Ocean. 13 The Curse of Durvasa. 13 The Birth of Lord Krishna. 14 The Epic Battle of Kurukshetra. 14 Chapter V. The Significance of Vishnu Puran in Hindu Culture. 15 Ethics and Morality. 15 Role in Hindu Rituals and Festivals. 15 Inspiration for Art, Music and Literature. 15 Chapter VI. Conclusion.. 16
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Vishnu Puran - A Complete Guide Table of Contents Chapter I. Overview of Vishnu Puran.. 4 Chapter II. The Ten Avatars of Vishnu. 4 Matsya Avatar. 4 Kurma Avatar. 5 Varaha Avatar. 5 Narasimha Avatar. 5 Vamana Avatar. 6 Parasurama Avatar. 6 Rama Avatar. 7 Krishna Avatar. 7 Buddha Avatar. 7 Kalki Avatar. 8 Chapter III. The Major Deities in Vishnu Puran.. 9 Deity Vishnu. 9 Deity Lakshmi 9 Deity Shiva. 10 Deity Brahma. 10 Other Deities. 12 Chapter IV. The Stories and Legends. 12 Creation of the Universe. 12 Battle between the Devas and Asuras. 13 The Churning of the Ocean. 13 The Curse of Durvasa. 13 The Birth of Lord Krishna. 14 The Epic Battle of Kurukshetra. 14 Chapter V. The Significance of Vishnu Puran in Hindu Culture. 15 Ethics and Morality. 15 Role in Hindu Rituals and Festivals. 15 Inspiration for Art, Music and Literature. 15 Chapter VI. Conclusion.. 16