{"product_id":"the-adhyatma-ramayana","title":"The Adhyatma Ramayana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"34\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sri Satguru Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lala Baij Nath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170308768\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"181\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 454\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21.5 cm x 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 640 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eAdhyatma Ramayana\u003c\/em\u003e is a revered scripture within the Vaishnava tradition, forming part of the \u003cem data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eBrahmanda Purana\u003c\/em\u003e. It is deeply respected for its poetic beauty, eloquent language, and its clear exposition of Vedantic doctrines. Much like the \u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/em\u003e, it merges the paths of devotion and knowledge. The text takes the form of a dialogue between Mahadeva (Shiva) and his consort Parvati, as they discuss the divinity of Rama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThe text begins with Parvati asking Shiva about the nature of Rama, who, despite being the Supreme Being, appears to forget his true divine nature. The conversation delves into the question of why Rama, the Supreme self, would experience sorrow over the loss of Sita if he were always aware of his true nature. Shiva explains that Rama, in truth, is the Paramatma (Supreme Self) who is beyond the cycle of joy and sorrow, birth and death, pain and pleasure. These experiences are superimposed upon him due to beginningless ignorance (\u003cem data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eanadi avidya\u003c\/em\u003e), a core principle in Vedanta philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eAdhyatma Ramayana\u003c\/em\u003e is divided into seven books, or \u003cem data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eKandas\u003c\/em\u003e, mirroring the structure of the \u003cem data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e by Valmiki. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eBala Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (Childhood)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eAyodhya Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eAranya Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (Forest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eKishkindha Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eSundara Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beautiful)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eYuddha Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (Battle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eUttara Kanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sequel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eThe work consists of 64 chapters and approximately 4,200 verses, primarily in the Anushtubha metre, though other metres are also used. The language of the text, while more complex than that of Valmiki's \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e, is rich in devotion and spiritual insight, making it a unique treasure for those interested in Indian religious philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eThough the \u003cem data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eAdhyatma Ramayana\u003c\/em\u003e recounts similar events to the \u003cem data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e of Valmiki, its approach is distinct. It focuses on the divinity of Rama from the start and seeks to explain human imperfection by attributing it to \u003cem data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eanadi avidya\u003c\/em\u003e (beginning-less ignorance). In contrast, the \u003cem data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e by Valmiki presents Rama as the ideal man who, despite his flaws, ascends to divinity through the practice of truth and duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2696\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis work, though of modern origin, is crucial for those studying Indian religious philosophy and devotion. Its deep theological insights and devotional appeal make it a significant text in understanding the nature of divinity and human imperfection within the context of Vedanta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geeta Press Gorakhpur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49932131139888,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170308768","price":680.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/geeta-press-gorakhpur-book-default-title-the-adhyatma-ramayana-41262485602608.jpg?v=1775941574","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-adhyatma-ramayana","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}