The Ramayana of Valmiki: an epic of ancient India Vol. 1: Balakanda
Series: Princeton Library of Asian translationsPublication details: Delhi Motilal Banarasidass Pub. Pvt. Ltd. 1984Description: xx, 429 pISBN: 9788120831629Subject(s): RamayanaDDC classification: 294.5922 Summary: This is the first of seven volumes of a translation of the Valmiki Ramayana, the great Sanskrit epic of the life of Rama, ideal man and incarnation of the great god Visnu. This renowned work of ancient India has profoundly affected the literature, art, religions, and cultures of countless millions of people in South and Southeast Asiaan influence that is perhaps unparalleled in the history of world literature. Balakanda, the opening portion of this first translation to be based on the critical edition (Oriental Institute, Baroda), is presented here in a compact volume without the section of notes that appears in the hardcover book.| Item type | Current library | Item location | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | Vikram Sarabhai Library | Rack 7-B / Slot 217 (0 Floor, West Wing) | General Stacks | 294.5922 V2R2-1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 168203 |
Annoted by Robert P Goldman and Sally J Sutherland
This is the first of seven volumes of a translation of the Valmiki Ramayana, the great Sanskrit epic of the life of Rama, ideal man and incarnation of the great god Visnu. This renowned work of ancient India has profoundly affected the literature, art, religions, and cultures of countless millions of people in South and Southeast Asiaan influence that is perhaps unparalleled in the history of world literature. Balakanda, the opening portion of this first translation to be based on the critical edition (Oriental Institute, Baroda), is presented here in a compact volume without the section of notes that appears in the hardcover book.
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