#Ramayana kandas full#
"He is immense in stature like the ocean, he is great in his courage like the Himalaya Mountains, he is valorous like Lord Vishnu, and as pleasant to see as the full moon." 1.17 "He is fit to be worshipped, treats every one as equals, always appears as lovable, increases the happiness of Kausalya and is one with all good qualities." 1.16 "He is dear to all the world, soft natured, capable and is attained by good people - similar to the rivers like Sindhu (Indus) attaining the sea." 1.15 "He knows the essence of four Vedas and six Vedangas, he has great knowledge of the science of archery, he has great and minute knowledge of all sciences, he has clear understanding of everything and he quickly understands." 1.14 "He protects all animals, he protects various castes, he observes his own dharma (just action) and protects his own people." 1.13 "He knows Dharma (just action), he has taken an oath to speak truth, he is interested in the welfare of his people, he is famous, he knows everything, he is pure, he is approachable to those who depend on him, he takes care in saving people who are dependent on him, he is equal to God Brahma, he is wealthy, he is capable of protecting everyone and he can destroy his enemies." 1.12 "He has proportionate height and other organs, he has equally divided organs, he is of black colour, he is famous, he has a thick chest, broad eyes and pretty body and is a symbol of good omen" 1.11 "He has broad chest, great archer, hidden shoulder bones, suppresses his enemies, has long hands, good head, handsome forehead and pretty gait." 1.10 "He is knowledgeable, just, good orator, gentleman, killer of his enemies, having thick shoulders and long hands, who has conch like neck and who has pretty cheeks." 1.9 "There is a Prince, who is born in the Ikshuvaku clan, who is called Rama, who is famous among people, who keeps his mind under control, who is a great hero, who is shining, who is firm in his resolves and who attracts others." 1.8 I would think over and tell you about a man who has all these qualities." 1.7 "Those characteristics that you have narrated are many and rare.
Sage Narada, who knows everything that happens in all the three worlds, after hearing all the words of Valmiki with happiness addressed Valmiki and started telling "Be pleased to hear." 1.6 Hey sage, only you are capable of telling me about a man with all these qualities." 1.5 "I am extremely anxious to know about such a person. "Who is that man who attracts minds of others, who has won over his anger, who is sparkling, who does not have jealousy and who in war even makes devas fear struck?" 1.4 "Who is that man with all the good characters, who does only good to all animals, who is extremely knowledgeable, who is capable of doing rightly all actions and who only shows love outside?" 1.3 "Who exists at present in this world with all good qualities, who is valorous, who is the one devoted to just action, who is grateful and who tells only truth in all circumstances?" 1. The great sage Valmiki asked Sage Narada who always is busy in meditation and mastering the Vedas and who is the greatest among people who knows Vedas: 1.1 I am sure that I would be able to complete it with his blessings.
I thought it as an order by God Rama and have started it. I had earlier translated Sundara Kandam in to English and recently one of my friends suggested me to translate the entire epic.
There are also large numbers of English Translations, many of which are available in the web. Both these great poets have taken lot of liberty with the original text of the story and have brought in changes to it. Two of the famous translations are by Kamban in to Tamil and by Sage Thulasidas in Hindi. Yuddha Kandam - 128 Sargams.īeing an epic which teaches about Dharma, it has been translated in to almost all Indian languages long back. īala Kandam - 77 SargamsĪyodhya Kandam - 119 SargamsĪaranya Kandam - 75 Sargams Each Kanda is further divided in to Sargams. It consists of six major sections called Kanda and has 24000 verses. Ramayanam is possibly the first epic written in Sanskrit and it is believed that it was written by sage Valmiki.