The last and most intriguing book of the Ramayana, the Uttara is rendered here by Arshia Sattar in vivid, sensuous detail. Accompanied by her thoughtful essays that explore the moral complexity of this most enduring of epics, this translation crystallizes Sattar's deep and intimate knowledge of the Ramayana in a way that is utterly compelling.

The last and most intriguing book of the Ramayana, the Uttara is rendered here by Arshia Sattar in vivid, sensuous detail. Accompanied by her thoughtful essays that explore the moral complexity of this most enduring of epics, this translation crystallizes Sattar's deep and intimate knowledge of the Ramayana in a way that is utterly compelling.

A timeless classic of world literature come vividly alive for readers of all ages in this gorgeously illustrated, authoritative distillation of India's oldest and best-loved story.

The Ramayana is one of Hinduism's two great epics and was composed about two and a half thousand years ago. It remains vital in the Indian imagination, yielding a rich cultural vocabulary of images, ideals, and social values. The Ramayana tells the story of a young prince, Rama, who is unjustly exiled into the forest by his step mother. His lovely wife, Sita, and his loyal brother go with...

One of India's greatest epics, the Ramayana pervades the country's moral and cultural consciousness. With her magnificent translation and superb introduction, Arshia Sattar has successfully bridged both time and space to bring this ancient classic to modern English readers.

One of India's greatest epics, the Ramayana pervades the country's moral and cultural consciousness. With her magnificent translation and superb introduction, Arshia Sattar has successfully bridged both time and space to bring this ancient classic to modern English readers.