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Ramayana

By: Sage Seer, William Buck - adaptation
Narrated by: Ram Dass
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This wondrous tale of cosmic adventure immerses the listener in a world of heroes, gods, and demons. It tells the story of the Lord Rama, the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. At about 50,000 lines the original Ramayana is one of the largest epic poems in history - as well as one of the world's most important literary and spiritual masterpieces. This translation by William Buck makes the ancient text accessible to the modern Western world, while preserving the richness of the original.
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Great Reading

I love the way ram dass tells his stories and him narrating this helps me to understand the underlying truth in this story.

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Wow

Life changing. Beautiful. Thank you. Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram. Sita Ram.

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Absolutely wonderful!

The reading is beautifully done by Ram Dass! This was my first time hearing this epic, and I was captivated all the way through.

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Yogic Wisdom in story form

In this reading of the Ramayana, Ram Das does a superb job of voicing the characters, and giving life to such an epic story of the very heart of Yogic philosophy and wisdom.

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Pretty good version

I loved it but some if it has been given the PG13 treatment. Kumbakharna doesn't eat anybody when he wakes, and the way that Indra tricks him is stupid and wrong. Originally K asked for annihilation of all devas but the Hindi for it sounds a lot like 'sleep' which is way cooler than what they bungle in this version. Reader was good.

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Really captures your attention and opens your heart

This audiobook was my first encounter with the Ramayana and I’m glad it was. Buck’s translation and Ram Dass’s narration both suit the story really well and draw the reader in. I highly recommend listening!

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Such blessings

Ram Dass gives a very passionate and emotional reading of the Ramayana. He brings you there.

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Can't believe I didn't know about this until 37yo

Ram Dass is so talented with his voice it really makes for a wonderful listen

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Wonderful story at night

Interesting and inspiring to listen to over and over. Helps me get to sleep and back to sleep.

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Life changing epic

Absolutely amazing. From the story, to performance, to the deep wisdom hidden between and within the lines, every second is completely captivating. So much truth to be found within each saying and happening if this text. A masterpiece without a doubt. Jai Sri Ram ॐ Jai Hanuman Ji

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