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The Ramayan of Valmiki, translated into English verse

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The Indian epic in which the prince Rama chases a demon king who stole his wife, and the king's flying chariot carries her away. Griffith put the whole poem into English verse.

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Made byValmiki
TranslatorRalph T. H. Griffith
LanguageEnglish
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Why we can share it: Project Gutenberg record: 'Copyright Status: Public domain in the USA.' Translator Ralph T. H. Griffith (1826-1906) died 1906; published 1870-1874.

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ObjectPushpaka VimanaOn the flight home, Rama gives Sita an aerial tour of their own adventure, naming each place they fly over. The Ramayana's Pushpaka is a flying palace-car built by the gods' architect, stolen from the god of wealth by Ravana, and able to go wherever its owner wishes. Who steers it, and where does it land?

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