Adhyatma Ramayana (Sanskrit & Hindi)

Gita Press, Gorakhpur, is a renowned publisher of Hindu religious texts, known for making scriptures accessible to a wide audience at very affordable prices. They definitely publish the Adhyatma Ramayana.

Here's what you should know about the Adhyatma Ramayana published by Gita Press:

• Nature of the Text: The Adhyatma Ramayana is a spiritual rendition of the Ramayana. Unlike Valmiki's Ramayana, which focuses on Rama as an ideal human being, the Adhyatma Ramayana portrays Rama primarily as the Supreme Brahman, an incarnation of Vishnu, and delves deeply into the philosophical and spiritual significance of the events. It emphasizes the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, highlighting devotion (bhakti), knowledge (jnana), and detachment (vairagya).
• Format: Gita Press typically publishes the Adhyatma Ramayana with the original Sanskrit verses (shlokas) and a Hindi translation. Some editions might also include a commentary. They often come in a hardcover format.
• Content: The text is traditionally structured into seven Kandas (books), similar to Valmiki's Ramayana:
  1. Bala Kanda: Childhood of Rama, his divine nature.
  2. Ayodhya Kanda: Rama's exile, Dasaratha's passing.
  3. Aranya Kanda: Life in the forest, abduction of Sita.
  4. Kishkindha Kanda: Alliance with Sugriva, search for Sita.
  5. Sundara Kanda: Hanuman's journey to Lanka and finding Sita.
  6. Lanka Kanda (Yuddha Kanda): The war in Lanka, defeat of Ravana, return to Ayodhya.
  7. Uttara Kanda: Sita's banishment, birth of Lava and Kusha, Rama's ascent to Vaikuntha.
  Throughout these Kandas, the Adhyatma Ramayana frequently features dialogues (especially between Lord Shiva and Parvati, who narrate the story), spiritual discourses, and philosophical interpretations of the events. A key section is the "Rama Gita" in the Uttara Kanda, which contains profound Advaitic teachings.
• Why choose Gita Press:
  • Authenticity: Gita Press is known for publishing authentic and traditional versions of scriptures.
  • Affordability: Their books are highly affordable, making them accessible to many.
  • Clarity: The Hindi translations are generally clear and easy to understand for those familiar with the language.
  • Spiritual Focus: If you're looking for the deeper spiritual and philosophical aspects of the Ramayana, the Gita Press Adhyatma Ramayana is an excellent choice.

When searching, look for "Adhyatma Ramayan (Code 74)" as it is often identified by a product code. It's available in Hindi and sometimes other regional languages like Tamil and Nepali with Sanskrit text.