The Book of Ram
Mar 2015 · Penguin UK
4.2star
106 reviews
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224
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He is Eka-vachani, a king who always keeps his word; Eka-bani, an archer who strikes his target with the first arrow; and Eka-patni, a husband who is eternally and absolutely devoted to a single wife. He is maryada purushottam Ram, the supreme upholder of social values, the scion of the Raghu clan, jewel of the solar dynasty, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, God who establishes order in worldly life. Hindus believe that in stressful and tumultuous times chanting Ram’s name and hearing his tale, the Ramayan, brings stability, hope, peace and prosperity. Reviled by feminists, appropriated by politicians, Ram remains serene in his majesty, the only Hindu deity to be worshipped as a king.
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4.2
106 reviews
Navneet Kishore
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26 May 2018
First few chapters and last few chapters provide some good inshits. The
chapters in middle seem to be rushed through a lil bit to accommodate
within the small size of the book. Overall a good and short read on
Ramayana. If you are aware of over-all story of Ramayana then this book
will be a refresher for you with some good modern-day insights.
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Palash Soni
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3 August 2023
to the point, gives you good knowledge about Shree Ram and has the essence of the puranic stories with learnings and insights explaining the true meaning of many ideas/events
Vaishali Somji
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25 November 2017
Too Good... It should also include Some part from Ramhridyam which is conversation b/w Shiv and Parvati explaining why Lord Ram is Icon for living Better Human Life
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About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by education, a leadership consultant by profession and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times. His books with Penguin India include The Book of Ram, Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana and the Devlok series of stories for children. Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style are evident in his lectures, books and articles. To know more visit www.devdutt.com.
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