Ramayana Retold By C. Rajagopalachari Contents < AUTHENTIC ◉ >

I. The Conception, II. Sage Viswamitra, IX. Rama Wins Sita’s Hand The Exile and Politics

XXXI. The Soorpanakha Episode, XXXV. The Golden Stag, XXXVI. The Good Bird Jatayu The Monkey Alliance RAMAYANA retold by C. Rajagopalachari Contents

: The book is frequently used in schools because it balances narrative excitement with clear ethical instruction, making it a foundational text for young learners. Rama Wins Sita’s Hand The Exile and Politics XXXI

C. Rajagopalachari’s retelling of the is a cornerstone of modern Indian literature, designed to distill the profound moral and spiritual depth of the ancient epic into an accessible, "homely style" for contemporary readers. Originally published in 1957 by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan , the work is structured into 75 chapters that follow the traditional seven-part ( Kanda ) division while interweaving Rajaji’s own moral reflections. Structural Overview and Contents The Good Bird Jatayu The Monkey Alliance :

XLII. Sugreeva’s Doubts Cleared, XLIII. The Slaying of Vaali Hanuman's Heroism XLVII. Son of Vayu, LIII. Sita and Hanuman Yuddha Kanda The Great Battle LXVI. The Great Causeway, LXXIV. End of Ravana Conclusion Aftermath and Ethics LXXV. The 465 (Epilogue) Core Philosophical Themes