Book List

4215 - Ramayana

Author: C. Rajgopalachari

Description: This is an English retelling of Valmiki’s epic, first published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1957. Rajaji’s version distills the narrative into ~108,000 words across 7 books, preserving the essence of Rama’s life—from his divine birth to exile, the abduction of Sita, the battle against Ravana, and triumphant return to Ayodhya—in a homely yet evocative prose that captures the pathos and moral clarity of the original.  ⸻ Keywords: Ramayana, C. Rajagopalachari, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Valmiki epic, Rama and Sita, moral epic, Hindu mythology ⸻ Ideal for: General readers, students of Indian mythology and culture, families, and anyone seeking a faithful yet concise and readable introduction to the Ramayana. ⸻ Age: 12 years and up (accessible for teens and adults; spiritual and moral lessons resonate across ages) ⸻ Theme: Dharma (duty and righteousness), devotion, ideal conduct (king, wife, brother), spiritual integrity, victory of good over evil ⸻ Tone: Narrative, respectful, instructive, emotionally resonant, and reflective; Rajaji balances storytelling warmth with moral clarity.   ⸻ Book Type: Epic retelling; cultural classic; devotional literature ⸻ Length: ~490 pages.