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Glimpses of Ramayan, the Hymns of Himalaya

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Cross-cultural respect is the Spiritual philosophy of India. May the present work prove to be the medium of interfaith movements. Ramayana is one of the most important ancient epics known to the historic footings of mankind. Ralph Griffith writes—‘Even far inferior poetic powers are, I think, much more Homeric than any literary prose.’ So this poetic expression, the first of its kind in English, as should have inherent power to penetrate through the soul, will surely permeate into the mind of the reader. These verses are the outcome of a thorough study of Valmiki Ramayana and its offspring in various languages of India i.e. Tamil (Kamban), Malayalam (Ezythechan), Telugu (Shrimoll), Adhyatma Ramayan and above all Tulsi’s Ramcharit Manas in Awadhi. The poet has verified his Bhakti following the meters and Vowel-marks (Matras) as followed by Goswamiji in his couplets, quadruplets, Stanzas & Distiches. Bhakti is the main force behind and so, should these verses have more impact?

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Cross-cultural respect is the Spiritual philosophy of India. May the present work prove to be the medium of interfaith movements. Ramayana is one of the most important ancient epics known to the historic footings of mankind. Ralph Griffith writes—‘Even far inferior poetic powers are, I think, much more Homeric than any literary prose.’ So this poetic expression, the first of its kind in English, as should have inherent power to penetrate through the soul, will surely permeate into the mind of the reader. These verses are the outcome of a thorough study of Valmiki Ramayana and its offspring in various languages of India i.e. Tamil (Kamban), Malayalam (Ezythechan), Telugu (Shrimoll), Adhyatma Ramayan and above all Tulsi’s Ramcharit Manas in Awadhi. The poet has verified his Bhakti following the meters and Vowel-marks (Matras) as followed by Goswamiji in his couplets, quadruplets, Stanzas & Distiches. Bhakti is the main force behind and so, should these verses have more impact?

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Prabhat Prakashan
Weight
571 grams
ISBN-13
9789386300362
Pages
458
Reading time
~5 hrs
Age
18+
Country of origin
India
Dimensions
14 × 21.5 cm
Language
English

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Glimpses of Ramayan, the Hymns of Himalaya, distinguishes itself as the first poetic rendering in English of the Ramayana crafted explicitly to carry interfaith spiritual resonance. Unlike prose translations that explain the epic, this work channels what Ralph Griffith observed as a Homeric quality—verse that penetrates rather than describes. The author positions the Ramayana not as scripture locked in tradition but as living philosophy rooted in cross-cultural respect, the spiritual inheritance of India that speaks across faiths. Each hymn is structured to permeate the mind, a phrase the introduction repeats as both method and mission. By choosing verse over literary prose, the work seeks inherent power—rhythm, cadence, image—as vehicles for the soul's engagement with Rama's journey. This is Ramayana as poetry first, theology second, offered as a bridge for interfaith movements in contemporary India and beyond.

What kind of reading experience does Glimpses of Ramayan offer?

This book offers a meditative, lyrical experience rather than a narrative retelling. The verse is designed to penetrate the soul through rhythm and image, not to explain events. It rewards slow reading, allowing each hymn to permeate the mind before moving forward. Readers familiar with Homer or Tennyson will recognize the poetic cadence that carries meaning through sound as much as sense. The experience is less about following Rama's plot and more about absorbing spiritual philosophy woven into English verse that breathes with the epic's ancient pulse.

Who is this book, Glimpses of Ramayan, the Hymns of Himalaya, best suited for?

  • Readers interested in interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural spiritual philosophy
  • Poetry enthusiasts who appreciate classical epic verse in the Homeric tradition
  • Those seeking a non-prose, non-doctrinal engagement with the Ramayana
  • Students of comparative religion exploring Indian epics through Western poetic forms
  • Readers comfortable with dense, contemplative language that demands patience and rereading

What is the cultural significance of presenting the Ramayana in English verse today?

In contemporary India, where English serves as a bridge language across regions and faiths, poetic renderings like this make the Ramayana accessible beyond the boundaries of vernaculars. The work positions the epic as a site for interfaith movements, challenging the notion that ancient texts belong solely to religious insiders. By adopting English verse—a neutral yet powerful medium—it invites secular, non-Hindu, and global readers into Rama's spiritual landscape without requiring theological commitment. This matters now as India negotiates plural identities and seeks narratives that respect rather than erase difference.

What makes this author's treatment of the Ramayana distinctive?

Unlike most English Ramayana translations that favour prose for clarity, this author chooses verse explicitly to replicate the soul-penetrating power Griffith identified in Sanskrit originals. The decision to call it Hymns of Himalaya frames the epic as sacred geography rather than just a story. The introduction declares cross-cultural respect as India's spiritual philosophy, positioning the work as interfaith activism. This is not a scholar's translation but a poet's offering, prioritizing emotional and spiritual permeation over accurate retelling, making it a tool for dialogue rather than study.

What does this book, Glimpses of Ramayan, the Hymns of Himalaya, leave the reader with after finishing it?

  • A sense of the Ramayana as lived philosophy, not distant mythology
  • An appreciation for how epic poetry can carry spiritual weight across languages
  • A framework for interfaith respect grounded in Indian thought
  • The feeling that ancient texts can speak to modern plural societies without losing their soul
  • A renewed curiosity about how form—verse versus prose—shapes our encounter with the sacred

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