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    Illuminations: The First Chapters of The Ramayana
    Illuminations: The First Chapters of The Ramayana
    Illuminations: The First Chapters of The Ramayana
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    Illuminations: The First Chapters of The Ramayana

    By Michael R.E. Adams and Valmiki

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    Who in this world stands as a force of virtue­­?

     

    Valmiki searches for the ideal hero. He must pen a legend that will inspire generations.

     

    He consults the sage Narada. And a tale of romance and magic builds the foundation of faith. The power of story transforms one man…and the world.

     

    An ancient Hindu epic. The Ramayana conjures a world where divine creatures battle dark forces. In this modern translation of the first four chapters, follow Valmiki as he seeks the inspiration to pen the myth. Witness the epic's original poetry inspire a new form. A beautiful adaptation of the Sanskrit verses into a lyrical English poetic.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEnchanted Cipher
    Release dateJan 8, 2022
    ISBN9798201597573
    Illuminations: The First Chapters of The Ramayana

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      Book preview

      Illuminations - Michael R.E. Adams

      Chapter 1

      Devoted to self-denial,

                Valmiki asked sage Narada,

      well-spoken and eminent,

                a stern studier of the vedas:

      "Who in this world, here and now, stands

                as a force of virtue—mindful

      of the good done for them,

                determined in their own deeds, trustful?

      "Who composes an even temper,

                competence in their duties,

      devotion to the good of all,

                and a uniqueness of beauty?

      "Who harnesses self-control,

                is brilliant and humble to their core,

      and yet the gods at once fall to fear

                when they rise, provoked to war?

      "Yes. I wish to hear your answer,

                Great Sage. My curiosity

      to know this person is too great.

                Share your famed capability."

      Narada listened to Valmiki.

                Cognizant of the three worlds,

      he beckoned his inquirer

                to now listen: "Let it be heard

      As I have heard from Brahma, he

                said. "So many impossible

      virtues for one human…yet

                there is one who is infallible.

      "Born in Ikshvaku dynasty,

                named Rama—he is self-controlled

      and resolute, a resplendent

                sovereign over vice and vile.

      "Marked with fortune’s three neck-lines,

                his long arms and broad shoulders

      bear his glory. His high cheekbones

                carve him as the wise destroyer.

      "And with a high, crowning head

                his broad

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