The R_m_ya_a of V_lm_ki: An Epic of Ancient India. Sundarakāṇḍa
"Part of the 'Ramayana of Valmiki', this book recounts the adventures of the monkey hero Hanuman in leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. It describes the opulence of the court of the demon king, Ravana, the beauty of his harem, and the deformity of Sita's wardresses. It contains an introduction, notes, and a bibliography." --
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The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India. Sundarakāṇḍa, Volume 5 Vālmīki Limited preview - 2007 |
The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume 5 Vālmīki,Sheldon I. Pollock No preview available - 1984 |
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