The Ramayan of Tulsidas

by J.M. Macfie

The Ramayan, one of the most celebrated epics of the world, recounts the story of Rama, son of the King of Ayodhya, and itrigues of his stepmother. 

Prince Rama, with his brother and his devoted wife Sita, spends fourteen years in exile.  One day Sita disappears, abducted by awicked demon named Ravana.  Rama is despondent.  After fruitless searching to find her whereabouts, he turns to a tribe of monkeys for help.  A brave leader named Hanuman finds her at last in the distant fortified city of Lanka where the wicked demon has taken her prisoner. With the help of an army of monkeys, Rama rescues her and eventually reinherits his rightful kingdom.