Tulasī’s
Shrī-Rāma-Charita-Mānasa
The Spiritual Lake of Rāma’s Pastimes
An English Rendering: Annotated Word-for-Word Translation
Award-Winning, Word-for-Word, Annotated English Translation in prose, with original in Devanāgarī script.
Key Features of this All-Colour Edition
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Award-winning word-for-word translation in prose— close to the original in meaning— authentic, and reliable. -
Annotated notes help comprehend the hidden meanings—further explain and clarify the Vedic concepts and philosophy. -
Shlokas and verses in original
Devanagari script, placed next to each translated verse. -
Extensive
Glossary and Indices explain concepts and philosophy of Sanatana dharma, important personalities, terms, and the themes running through the book. -
All color, 3-volume edition, printed on high-quality premium paper. -
Design rich, with graphics and 200 plus images used with special permission of Gita Press, Gorakhpur; elegant fonts enhance readability—all lending a modern style and feel to appeal to all age groups. -
Special design highlights the key dialogues, special hymns, and prayers. -
The
design guides and orients the reader— aids quick search, distinguishes narrative from philosophy, and depicts the mood of the text.
With its top-notch content, and loaded with special design and layout, this edition of The Shrī Rāma-Charita-Mānasa translation takes your reading experience of this epic classic to an altogether different level! This book will not just adorn your bookshelves and home, but with its central message of love, also the inner core of your being!
Some Trivia facts about this Republication
- Work on the republication started in 2015—laying the initial groundwork, funding, permissions, and setting up the DDD Charitable Trust.
- A massive task, it took 8 years plus to complete the entire work— retyping, proofreading, editing, designing, and collecting images.
- Work was done across 4 continents—USA, UK, India, and Australia.
- The book now has the original Devanagari script, which the first edition did not have.
Book Highlights
- Design-rich with an elegant layout and beautiful fonts—all colour, exclusive edition, in a 3-volume set.
- Stunning graphics serve as design guides—enhancing the reading experience.
- Beautiful artwork images—used with special permission from Gita Press, Gorakhpur.
- Key philosophies, verses, hymns, and dialogues— highlighted by design.
- Extensive Glossary and Indices—explain names, concepts, events, etc.—for comprehensive and in-depth understanding.
- Enriched with quotes from other religious scriptures and traditions—the book has universal appeal.