Here is one of the world's most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman and warrior Rama and his struggles with evil, power, duplicity, and avarice. The Ramayana is one of the foundations of world literature and one of humanity's most ancient and treasured ethical and spiritual works. Includes an introduction by scholar Michael Sternfeld.
Linda Egenes is the author of more than five hundred articles and five books about the benefits of meditation, yoga and other Vedic techniques for improving health. With Kumuda Reddy, she co-written three books on Maharishi Ayurveda for children and families, as well as All Love Flows to the Self. Kumuda Reddy is a former anaesthetist at Albany Medical College and practised Western medicine for more than 25 years. After receiving her training in Maharishi Ayurveda, she dedicated herself to bringing its medical and wellness knowledge into her private practice.
"This new version is so simply and beautifully written -- it will
stir the soul!"
—David Lynch
“A luminous new rendering of an epic that remains as relevant as it
is timeless.” —Craig Pearson, author of The Supreme Awakening
“This retelling of the Ramayana is an impressive compilation,
beautifully narrated, mingled with thoughtful poetic expressions
both original and modern. A retelling for all times, it stays true
to the original Valmiki Ramayana, and its exalted execution by
Egenes and Reddy sounds natural to the ear for modern
readers.” —Bal Ram Singh, Ph.D.,
Director, Center for
Indic Studies
at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and
author of Exploring Science in Ancient Indian Texts“At last! A
retelling of Valmiki’s Ramayana that understands and expresses the
role of consciousness in thought, speech, and action. This
elegantly written version is the one to read.” —Rhoda
Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., co-author of The Flow of Consciousness“The
age-old Sanskrit epic poem, The Ramayana, animates
timeless themes of good and evil through the story of Rama’s
journey. Reimagined by Linda Egenes and Kumuda Reddy,
this vernacular prose retelling features narrative clarity, richly
textured imagery, and a luminous storytelling voice that leaps off
the page. This is a treasure that begs to be read out
loud.” —Hertha D. Sweet Wong, Ph.D., assistant chair of the
English Department at the University of California, Berkeley, and
author of Sending My Heart Back Across the Years: Tradition and
Innovation in Native American Autobiography“In this wonderful newly
abridged adaptation by Linda Egenes and Kumuda Reddy, the Ramayana
takes on new life. Egenes and Reddy have given us a text that
is lucid and lyrical, eminently readable, and will make a fine
addition to libraries and classrooms.” —Steven Schneider, professor
of English at University of Texas-Pan American and editor of The
Contemporary Narrative Poem: Critical Crosscurrents“The Ramayana is
one of the great treasures of mankind. It tells a gripping story
but it is very long and it is in Sanskrit. Linda Egenes and Kumuda
Reddy have retold the story at manageable length in beautiful
English and they have kept the dramatic tension, which makes the
reader want to read on. I know the story well but I could not wait
to see what came next. Well done.”—Vernon Katz, Ph.D., author of
Conversations with Maharishi"This eminently readable and poetic
retelling by Linda Egenes and Kumuda Reddy captures the flavor of
the ancient text, brings out philosophical and spiritual truths
sometimes glossed over by modern translators, and flows so smoothly
it is hard to put down. — Jack Forem, author of Transcendental
Meditation: The Essential Teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi “Rama,
Sita and Lakshmana are resplendent in our minds and ensconced in
our hearts as we traverse the beauty, tragedy, and adventure of the
Ramayana in this elegant retelling of the classic.” —Saraswati
Nagpal, author of Sita, Daughter of the Earth
“Perhaps the best modern retelling to date, this version by Egenes
and Reddy is true to Valmiki’s text yet keeps you turning the
pages. Will be appreciated by adults and children, Indian and
Western audiences alike.” —Chandrika Tandon, Grammy nominee
and founder of Soul Chants Music “This lovely and sensitive
adaptation of the Ramayana is easy and enjoyable to read without
losing the deeper layers of insight that make the story timeless.
I heartily recommend it!” —Prudence Farrow Bruns, Ph.D. in
South Asian Studies, University of California Berkeley, and author
of Dear Prudence: The Story Behind the Song “In this new
prose translation of the Ramayana, Linda Egenes and Kumuda Reddy
maintain the cadence and richness of language of the original
poetic epic. Their retelling is marvelously accessible to the
modern reader, adding a welcome freshness to this timeless tale.
Furthermore, Sternfeld’s introduction provides a new dimension to
understanding the depth and breadth of this universal story.” —Care
Connet, poet and author of Diary of the White Bush Clover: A Peace
Pilgrimage“These authors portray Vedic life in its larger and
deeper context, bringing out the nobility of the heroic action of
the characters. It is beautifully written, suitable for all ages,
and keeps the reader engaged. By the end I was moved to tears.”
—Susan Andersen, Ph.D., co-author of The Flow of Consciousness
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