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The Book of Ram

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They represent the culture and heritage of India. These two epics have also been subjected to changes over the centuries - in the original as well as in regional retelling. The Book of Ram, written by Devdutt Pattanaik, assimilates all the various versions of Ramayana, not just in Indian languages, but also those told in other countries like Thailand, the Balinese version, etc. So, what emerges is an interesting kaleidoscope of views on the epic. But, the main thread of the story remains the same, which makes it still easy to follow. Devdutt tells the story of Ram as seen through various versions. So, many readers will find interesting new variations in the story, which they have probably never heard before. For instance, in one version, Sita is represented as Ravana's long lost daughter. The story of Sabari's meeting with Ram has also undergone many changes through the various interpretations. In the original, she is presented as a true ascetic, as Rama enquires whether her penance and yogic practice was proceeding smoothly without interruption. Like this, the many different interpretations of the epic representing the thoughts and ideologies of the different places and different times of these versions add new facets to the story. The Book of Ram also presents the reader with a deeper insight into the other characters surrounding Rama. They see Vashista and his teaching elaborated in the chapter on Rama and Vashista, and the story of Vishwamitra in the chapter that talks about him and Rama. Likewise, other characters like Lakshmana and Dasaratha are also introduced to the reader. The Book of Ram thus presents the whole story of Rama, the people who shaped him, and the circumstances that made him. The Book of Ram brings out the different hues of Ramayana, the story as retold through the ages in different parts of the country and in other places in the world. It takes in not just the major versions of the epic, but also those told in folklore and folk drama versions. Thus, this book can be considered as a wide, panoramic vision of the Ramayana.

About the Author :
Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor who decided to switch to writing the stories from epics and Puranas rather than pursuing his career in the health industry. His versions of the major epics and his presentations of selected stories from the various Puranas and from Ramayana and Mahabharata are quite popular. He has written many books based on Indian Epics and other ancient works. Some of his popular books are, Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King, 7 secrets of Shiva, 7 Secrets of Vishnu, Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of The Mahabharata, and The Goddess In India: The Five Faces of The Eternal Feminine. Devdutt Pattanaik was born in Mumbai in 1970. He grew up in Chembur, Mumbai, and graduated from Grant Medical College. After working in the health industry for some years, he decided to turn his passion for the ancient stories of India into his work.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780143065289
  • Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books India
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0143065289
  • Publisher Date: 21 Oct 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Returnable: N


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