by Rajendra Tandon (Author)

One of the greatest Indian epics of all times, the Ramayana, or 'The Journey of Rama', is ostensibly the story of Rama of Ayodhya-the prince who spent fourteen years in exile to honour his father's wish-the many battles he valiantly fought to overcome Evil in various shapes and forms and, last but not the least, the heroic choices he made in order to always remain on the path of righteousness. 'Adi-Kavi' Valmiki presents a Rama who is more human than god-like, driven by loss and sorrow as he los