The Rámáyan of Válmíki, Translated Into English Verse

One of the great epics of world literature, the Ramayana tells of Prince Rama’s exile, the abduction of his devoted wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, and the great war to rescue her with the aid of the monkey-god Hanuman and his army. A sweeping tale of duty, love, honor, and the triumph of good over evil, it has shaped the religious and cultural life of India and Southeast Asia for millennia. This English verse translation opens Valmiki’s Sanskrit masterpiece to new readers. Revered as sacred scripture and beloved as adventure, the Ramayana is a cornerstone of the world’s imagination.