Penguin Ramcharitmanas (Set of 3 Volumes)

DETAILS: 

• Author: Rohini Chowdhury
  
• Publisher: ‎ Penguin Books
  
• Language: ‎ English
  
• Print length: ‎ 1168 pages
  
• Weight: 1350 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Ramcharitmanas (Set of 3 Volumes), edited and translated into English prose by Rohini Chowdhury, is a definitive, modern rendering of Goswami Tulsidas’s sixteenth-century Awadhi masterpiece. The core philosophy of this monumental epic centers on absolute devotion (Bhakti), righteousness (Dharma), and the ideal conduct of Lord Rama as the supreme incarnation of divine virtue. Spanning seven books (Kandas) across three comprehensive volumes, the text traces Rama's life—from his divine birth in Ayodhya, marriage to Sita, and exile into the forest, to the abduction of Sita, the epic war in Lanka, and his eventual return to establish Ramrajya. Chowdhury's translation stands out by placing the complete original Awadhi verse alongside a fluid, highly accessible line-by-line English translation. By incorporating detailed contextual introductions, explanatory footnotes, and structural annotations, this edition makes one of North India's most beloved sacred epics readable and engaging for global literary audiences and contemporary spiritual seekers alike.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rohini Chowdhury is an acclaimed writer, literary translator, and editor with extensive experience in rendering classic Indian texts, folk tales, and children's literature into English. Writing with an elegant, clear, and culturally sensitive voice, her authorial approach balances rigorous textual accuracy with poetic rhythm, ensuring that the original emotional and devotional cadence of historical works is preserved. Over her distinguished career, she has translated key Indian scriptures and literary masterpieces for major international publishing houses, specializing in making traditional Indian oral and written heritage accessible to modern readers. Her work on The Ramcharitmanas reflects years of painstaking research, linguistic precision, and deep respect for Tulsidas's literary genius.