Ramacharitmanasa: Complete Works of Goswami Tulsidas (Volume I)

Ramcharitmanasa is the magnum opus of Tulsidas. It has the distinction of being the only work in Hindi, which is widely accepted as a scripture. Translation of Ramcharitmanasa is difficult because its simple verses contain, as it were between their lines, theological exposition of the Rama symbol. The literal equivalents sometimes unsuited to the theological intent. An attempt has been in this translation to preserve the original without impairing the theological content. The serialization of dohas in the translation in according to Ramcharitmanasa published by Gita Press. Some parts of the original text not connected with the deeds of Rama have been abridged. Such dohas have not been serialized. It is hoped that this volume will stimulate in some measure devotion to Rama, which Tulsi desired to convey.