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Q1. What are some unanswered questions about the Ramayana?
Although the verses of Ramayana clearly explain everything about the purpose behind the advent of Lord Ram on this planet and His various pastimes, the subject matter of this literature is difficult to understand without having the guidance of a spiritual guide or master. There are many misconceptions or unanswered questions about various scenes in Ramayana such as: What made Kaikeyi to be influenced by Manthara that she sent Lord Ram, her most beloved son, to exile? Why did Lord Ram examine the chastity of Mother Sita? Why did Lord Ram attack Vali from the back, instead of attacking him from the front?
Q2. Who wrote Ramayana in Hindi and Sanskrit?
Ramayana was written and authored by Shri Valmiki, a great sage in the history of Sanatan Dharma. The Ramayana is considered the first epic poem that talks about the appearance, qualities, glories, pastimes, and disappearance of Lord Sri Ram. Valmiki composed this narration into 24,000 Sanskrit verses structured into seven cantos known as “Kaand”. These verses are not easy to understand and only true Sanskrit scholars who are well-versed in Vedic philosophy can endeavor to do so. Therefore, to make it accessible and readable for the common Indian population, many Vedic scholars have tried to present the Ramayana translated into the Hindi language.
Q3. Who translated Ramayana in Hindi?
The Ramayana, authored by Valmiki, comes under the Itihaas part of the Vedic literature. It mentions the pastimes of Lord Ram, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who appeared in Treta Yuga to teach people the principles of Dharma. All the followers of Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism consider the Ramayana to be one of the main authentic sources of spiritual knowledge. Thus, the Sanskrit verses of this literature have been translated into Hindi by many Vedic scholars and Gurus. Some of the authors who have done the Hindi translation of Ramayana are Swami Akhandananda Saraswati, Jaikrishna Mishra ‘Sarvesh’ Shastri, and A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
Q4. Where can I read Ramayana in Hindi?
There are many versions and translations of Ramayana available in the Hindi language. Shri Valmiki, a great saint, authored this great epic that elaborately describes the appearance, pastimes, and disappearance of Supreme Lord Ram. Anyone who reads the narrations of the Ramayana is endowed with love and devotion toward the Lord. If you are inclined towards acquiring spiritual knowledge and want to read the Ramayana in-depth, you can buy it from Exotic India in which you will find authentic books translated into Hindi and also provide you with word-to-word meaning and explanation of each Sanskrit verse.
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