This is Chapter Six from the book entitled:
A Son, a Prince, a Husband,a King: Ramayan - an Interpretation by Jiotty Kaushal.
The Ramayan is a Hindu religious text and one of India’s greatest epics. The original, written thousands of years ago by Valmeeki, has influenced and inspired generation after generation. The story revolves around a divine prince called Raam and follows his life. In his youth, Raam is a dutiful son fulfilling his father’s ill-thought promise; to accept banishment for fourteen years. In exile, he is the noble prince; combating and defeating the evil demons (Asura) that tormented the good people. When his beautiful wife (Seeta) is taken captive by the demon king, Raavan, Raam is the unstoppable husband who overcomes every obstacle to claim her back. Finally, as king, Raam is unwavering in his duty despite the cost. Raam is described as “maryada purushottam” - the perfect man. This point is key to this version of the Ramayan.
Written in poetic verse this adaptation is engaging and accessible to both adults and older children. The short verses and rhyming couplets lead you apace through this divine and compelling story.
Chapter Six - Lanka Kand or Yuddha Kand, relates the terrible events of the battle between Raam and Raavan.
Oct 2011 - Abridged version serialised on BBC Asian Network for Navratri.
Jan 2012 - Book highly commended on TV show 'Let us Talk Hinduism'.
Oct 2013 - A six minute Ramayan poem based on this book aired on BBC Asian Network as part of their Diwali celebrations - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01krgzs
A Son, a Prince, a Husband,a King: Ramayan - an Interpretation by Jiotty Kaushal.
The Ramayan is a Hindu religious text and one of India’s greatest epics. The original, written thousands of years ago by Valmeeki, has influenced and inspired generation after generation. The story revolves around a divine prince called Raam and follows his life. In his youth, Raam is a dutiful son fulfilling his father’s ill-thought promise; to accept banishment for fourteen years. In exile, he is the noble prince; combating and defeating the evil demons (Asura) that tormented the good people. When his beautiful wife (Seeta) is taken captive by the demon king, Raavan, Raam is the unstoppable husband who overcomes every obstacle to claim her back. Finally, as king, Raam is unwavering in his duty despite the cost. Raam is described as “maryada purushottam” - the perfect man. This point is key to this version of the Ramayan.
Written in poetic verse this adaptation is engaging and accessible to both adults and older children. The short verses and rhyming couplets lead you apace through this divine and compelling story.
Chapter Six - Lanka Kand or Yuddha Kand, relates the terrible events of the battle between Raam and Raavan.
Oct 2011 - Abridged version serialised on BBC Asian Network for Navratri.
Jan 2012 - Book highly commended on TV show 'Let us Talk Hinduism'.
Oct 2013 - A six minute Ramayan poem based on this book aired on BBC Asian Network as part of their Diwali celebrations - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01krgzs
