SHRI RAMACHARITAMANASA OR THE HOLY LAKE OF THE ACTS OF RAMA

SHRI RAMACHARITAMANASA, Tulasidasa, is the most widely read book by the Hindus. It has been popular for more than four centuries and appeals equally to the rich, poor, educated, illiterate and young. Its popularity is not limited to India. Nor are its Hindu readers the only ones who read it. Today, the RAMACHARITAMANASA’s message is even more relevant because it reiterates man’s belief in the stability of moral order that sustains the world. While dark and evil forces can and will occasionally threaten this order, divine intervention will eventually chasten these forces and subdue them. This unique edition of RAMACHARITAMANASA has verse-to-verse Hindi and English translations, along with Tulasidasa’s original text. An accomplished scholar translated the text to preserve the original’s intrinsic richness. It has been translated with special care to be useful for Indian brethren who live abroad and whose understanding of Tulasidasa’s dialect may prove difficult. The long-standing desire of the large Indian community living abroad for an authentic and standard edition of RAMACHARITAMANASA has been there. This edition was created to fulfill their request by using modern printing and processing techniques. It is an international standard. This edition features three special characters: Shri Ramashalaka Prashnavali, Shri Hanumanchalisa, and Lavakushakanda. An appendix gives the mode of its recitation. Its uniqueness is enhanced by the section that contains criticisms from American, European and Indian Scholars about Tulasidasa’s RAMACHARITAMANASA. The glossary includes important epithets and proper nouns. Dr. R.C. Prasad translated SHRI RAMACHARITAMANASA from Hindi and English into simple, lucid English. He was an English Professor at Patna University for almost three decades. He was a renowned author, translator, and editor. He was the author of many books.