"The Rāmāyana, Volume 3. Yuddhakāndam" by Valmiki is a timeless epic celebrated for its influential storytelling and deep exploration of ethics. This part concentrates on the Yuddhakāndam, or "Book of War," which dramatically portrays the war between Prince Rāma and the demon Rāvana, who kidnapped Rāma's wife, Sita. The story features Rāma, a brave prince, his devoted brother Lakshmana, and Hanumān, a mighty monkey-god whose courage is essential to the adventure. The volume begins with Rāma praising Hanumān’s bravery in finding Sita in Lankā, the city of demons. Although finding Sita fills Rāma with hope, he is worried about how to cross the huge ocean to save her. Sugriva then advises Rāma to build a bridge to Lankā and informs him about the city’s strong defenses. This chapter highlights the characters' strategic planning and emotions, especially Rāma's longing for Sita and the preparations for the upcoming battle, setting the stage for a major battle of good versus evil.
The Rāmāyana, Volume 3. Yuddhakāndam
By Valmiki
A heroic prince, aided by a loyal brother and a powerful monkey-god, prepares for an epic battle against a demon king to rescue his abducted wife, facing impossible odds and formidable enemies.
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About the AuthorValmiki was a legendary poet who is celebrated as the traditional author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.
Valmiki was a legendary poet who is celebrated as the traditional author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.
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