• The Ramayana

  • A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic - Complete and Comprehensive
  • By: Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy MD
  • Narrated by: Deepti Gupta
  • Length: 16 hrs
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (307 ratings)

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The Ramayana

By: Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy MD
Narrated by: Deepti Gupta
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A delightfully straightforward and lyrical retelling of the ancient Indian epic of loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and insight into the true nature of life - one of history's most sacred ethical works, rendered with completeness and sterling accuracy for the modern listener.

Here is one of the world's most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman and warrior Rama and his struggles with evil, power, duplicity, and avarice. The Ramayana is one of the foundations of world literature and one of humanity's most ancient and treasured ethical and spiritual works. Includes an introduction by scholar Michael Sternfeld.

©2016 Linda Egenes M.A. and Kumuda Reddy, MD (P)2016 Gildan Media LLC

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Beautiful story. I love the narration too.

the most memorable moment was when Hanuman helped save Sita from Ravana. the narrator really got me into the story and it was hard to stop listening.

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Wonderful epic!

This ancient epic is read aloud beautifully! The story is compelling and gives incredible detail for every scene. I would recommend this to anyone

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The Epic Lives

Wonderful modern retelling that was a joy to hear. The narration was quite superb!

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Great story.

Loves it. surprising ending.
Good performance by the actor reading the story. I highly recommend it.

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Excellent narration of Indian mythology

Its an excellent audiobook to own and listen to. I know ramayana since my childhood. But it worth listening to again. The narrator did a great job in depicting the events.

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Beautiful Verses

The ancient wisdom and assurance of hope is resplendent throughout the sacred words. Thank you for the dedication and devotion it took to master this retelling. Jai Sri Rama!

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Powerful

Evocative, pure and heartfelt. Only wished it would have included every detail. Enjoyed it. Thank you!

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Narrator has to get Sanskrit Pronunciations right

This is such a good Story but every time the Narrator (Deepti Gupta) tries to speak Sanskrit, i cringe. Her Sanskrit is an example of what it should not sound like!

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Teacher of Dharma

This should be taught in school.
One day humanity will get back to following the principles followed by Rama

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En Epic Tale

The word epic does not seem to do this cosmic tale justice. While it is likely you have heard similar stories, the beautiful prose and moral teachings of this tale will lift you high. The story follows the rise of Rama, a hero who is at once more and yet exactly as he appears. Being forced into exile he finds his purpose in war with the Rakshasas and upholding Dharma.

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