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Valmiki Ramayana (Vol.3) is a majestic exploration of an ancient epic, brought to life through Bibek Debroy’s fresh translation of the Critical Edition. This volume centers on Rama’s exile, the forest journey with Sita and Lakshmana, and the perilous clash with the demon king Ravana, offering a gripping blend of myth, moral questions, and timeless adventure. Ideal for readers who love classic mythology, literary epics, and stories that probe duty, family, and courage, this volume carries a calm, reverent, and adventurous tone that invites thoughtful immersion.
In Valmiki Ramayana (Vol.3), the narrative follows Rama’s exile in the Dandaka forests, a journey shared with Sita and Lakshmana as they navigate peril, temptations, and the bonds of brotherhood. The abduction of Sita becomes the catalyst that unleashes a sweeping confrontation between good and evil, a story told with emotional depth about duty, desire, and devotion.
Debroy’s edition preserves the epic’s cadence while making it accessible to modern readers, maintaining the complete, unabridged text so none of the grandeur or nuance is lost. The book’s structure supports immersive reading—the pacing balances intimate character moments with sweeping action, and the vivid forest setting comes alive through clear, steady narration that invites reflection as well as excitement.
Reading Valmiki Ramayana (Vol.3) offers more than an epic tale; it gives readers a sense of cultural roots and timeless wisdom about choosing what is right in the face of challenge. After finishing, you’ll feel inspired, thoughtful, and connected to a tradition that continues to resonate in homes and hearts today.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of Pages
520
Language
English
SKU
9780143428060
ISBN
9780143428060
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off
Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To English—The Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The ‘Most Prolific Translator’. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of ‘Vachaspati’. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.