Vaalmeeki Raamaayana Motilal Banarsidass Preface of the Second Edition

Preface of the Second Edition The first edition of the book was exhausted in 1947

Since the opening of increased intercourse between India and Tibet consequent upon the Tashi Lama’s visit to India in 1905 (of which an account is given in Appendix H)

The Doctrine of Impermanence (khaneka katha)

APPENDICES Appendix A

Philosophy in India is defined as Darsana of Vision

Vaalmeeki Raamaayana Motilal Banarsidass Preface of the Second EditionThe object of presenting this is to stimulate interest in the study of Vaalmeeki Ramayana. There can never be a substitute for a study of this Epic than reading through the Sanskrit Text. If we have no knowledge of Sanskrit, even reading a translation in a language we are conversant with, will do us good. After all, this Epic by Vaalmeeki is a Vedha. At the hands of Sage Vaalmeeki, it became a Vedha. (Knowledge Vid to know) Vaalmeeki Raamaayana