The Ramayana of Valmiki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume VI - Yuddhakanda (Paperback)

The sixth book of the Ramayana of Valmiki, the Yuddhakanda, recounts the final dramatic war between the forces of good led by the exiled prince Rama, and the forces of evil commanded by the arch demon Ravana. The hero Rama's primary purpose in the battle is to rescue the abducted princess Sita and destroy the demon king. However, the confrontation also marks the turning point for the divine mission of the Ramavatara, the incarnation of Lord Visnu as a human prince, who will restore righteousness to a world on the brink of chaos. The book ends with the gods' revelation to Rama of his true divine nature, his emotional reunion with his beloved wife, his long-delayed consecration as king of Kosala, and his restoration of a utopian age. The Yuddhakanda contains some of the most extraordinary events and larger-than-life characters to be found anywhere in world literature. This sixth volume in the critical edition and translation of the Valmiki Ramayana includes an extensive introduction, exhaustive notes, and a comprehensive bibliography.

General

Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Princeton Library of Asian Translations
Release date:	2017
First published:	2009
Editors:	Robert P. Goldman • Sally J Sutherland Goldman • Barend A. van Nooten
Introduction by:	Robert P. Goldman • Sally J Sutherland Goldman
Dimensions:	235 x 152 x 77mm (L x W x H)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	1680
ISBN-13:	978-0-691-17398-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General
LSN:	0-691-17398-2
Barcode:	9780691173986

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