From Publisher's Note: "The Valmiki-Ramayana is read all over India with great reverence and love as it contains the most authentic story of Lord Sri Rama, one of the two most popular incarnations, viz., Sri Rama and Sri Krsna, who lived amongst us thousands of years ago and have left an indelible impression on our lives. It is as fresh today as it was during the time of Valmiki, a contemporary of Sri Rama. It is one of the world’s most remarkable classics and excels all in its moral appeal."