Ramayana Of Valmiki An Epic Of Ancient India

The sixth book of theRamayana of Valmiki, the Yuddhakanda, recounts the final dramatic war between the forces of good led by the exiled prince Rama, and the forces of evil commanded by the arch demon Ravana. The hero Rama's primary purpose in the battle is to rescue the abducted princess Sita and destroy the demon king. However, the confrontation also marks the turning point for the divine mission of the Ramavatara, the incarnation of Lord Visnu as a human prince, who will restore righteousness to a world on the brink of chaos. The book ends with the gods' revelation to Rama of his true divine nature, his emotional reunion with his beloved wife, his long-delayed consecration as king of Kosala, and his restoration of a utopian age. TheYuddhakandacontains some of the most extraordinary events and larger-than-life characters to be found anywhere in world literature.This sixth volume in the critical edition and translation of theValmiki Ramayanaincludes an extensive introduction, exhaustive notes, and a comprehensive bibliography.Goldman, Robert P. is the author of 'Ramayana Of Valmiki An Epic Of Ancient India', published 2008 under ISBN 9780691066639 and ISBN 0691066639.