Ramayana. Retelling and Comments by Surendra Kumar Upadia

The ancient Indian epic "Ramayana" is an outstanding work of world literature. It is a unique collection of philosophical, ethical, and cosmological mythologems, rules, and examples, connected by a captivating plot. The "Ramayana" has enjoyed and continues to enjoy popularity... both in ancient times and today.
Dr. Surendra Kumar Upadia, an outstanding ophthalmologist and talented storyteller, using a modern language understandable to a wide circle of readers, narrates the full of drama and adventure story of the abduction of Sita — the wife of the avatar Vishnu Rama — by the demon Ravana, as well as the subsequent events that led to the crushing of the citadel of demonic forces in Sri Lanka and the triumph of dharma — the divine law and justice.
For the convenience of readers, Dr. S.K. Upadia provides in the text of the book a transcription and explanation of numerous proper names and specific Sanskrit terms, so this book can also serve as a kind of encyclopedia of Hinduism.