The Rámáyana of Tulsi Das (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Rámáyana of Tulsi Das<br><br>On comparing the above sketch with my translation of the corresponding portion of the Hindi poem it will be seen that the two agree only in the broadest outline. The episodes so freely introduced by both poets are for the most part entirely dissimilar; and even in the main narra tive some of the most important incidents such as the break ing of the bow and the contention with Parasuram are differently placed and assume a very altered complexion. In other passages where the story follows the same lines whatever Valmiki has condensed - as for example the description of the marriage festivities - Tulsi Das has expanded and wherever the elder poet has lingered longest his successor has hastened on most rapidly.<br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases an imperfection in the original such as a blemish or missing page may be replicated in our edition. We do however repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.