Le Ramayana

The principal theme of the Ramayana is the victory of the dharma over the adharma, or of good over evil. Its main characters are divine beings and good princes, while the adversaries are the princes of darkness. For Valmiki, the author of the Adi kavya, the “First Poem”, his leading hero, Rima, is a perfect role model. It concludes by stating that the word frima is the one and only response to all questions. Since its composition, the Ramayana has been read by all people of all ages. The present work by Vasundhara Filliozat will guide all of those who wish to know the history of the Ramayana, delight those who wish to see its images and will enable lovers of the language of Valmiki, Sanskrit, the so-called language of the gods, to enjoy its “Rasa” or boundless charm. While the grand archaeological site of Hampi-Vijayanagara, where the photographs were taken, is in grave danger, Vasundhara Filliozat brings the images to life for generations to come. In short, her book presents an internationally renown epic poem, a detailed grammatical analysis and remarkable photographs of Hampi-Vijayanagara. An essential work for anyone with an interest in literature, Sanskrit, travel and any lover of India