Verse work on Rāma, Hindu deity, by Kampar, 9th century Tamil poet.

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Extended narrative poem on the life and works of Rāma (Hindu deity); with exhaustive interpretative notes.

His first book' Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam' in English is a truthful but concise reproduction of the original work in Sanskrit by Sage Valmiki. It is a well-known Indian epic. His second book ' Ramayana Th oomanigal' in Tamil is an elaborate research work on the role of twelve characters of Valmiki Ramayanam. His third work is ' Mahabharathathil Krishnan' in Tamil dealing with the role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharatham, another great Indian epic. His fourth book is ' Kamban Kanum Th irumal' in Tamil . He has chosen three hundred and seventy five wonderful verses from the well-known Tamil masterpiece ' Kamba Ramayanam', in which the great poet Kamban depicts Rama, a man, as Lord Vishnu, the God. These verses are based on a very rich background in Tamil literature. The present work 'Pure Gems of Ramayanam' is an English translation of his 'Ramayana Th oomanigal' in Tamil, the second book written by him. It is a research work on the twelve characters of Valmiki Ramayanam.

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Are Indian women powerful mother goddesses, or domestic handmaidens trailing behind men in literacy, wages, opportunities, and rights? Have they been agents of their own destinies, or voiceless victims of patriarchy? Behind these colorful over-simplifications lies the reality of many feminine personas belonging to various classes, ethnicities, religions, and castes. This two-volume set looks at Indian history from ancient to modern times, revealing precisely why ideas of gender rights were not static across eras or regions. Raman's work is a reflection on the various ways in which women in a non-Western culture have developed and expressed their own feminist agenda. Are Indian women powerful mother goddesses, or domestic handmaidens trailing behind men in literacy, wages, opportunities, and rights? Have they been agents of their own destinies, or voiceless victims of patriarchy? Behind these coloful over-simplifications lies the reality of many feminine personas belonging to various classes, ethnicities, religions, and castes. This two-volume set looks at Indian history from ancient to modern times, revealing precisely why ideas of gender rights were not static across eras or regions. Raman's work is a reflection on the various ways in which women in a non-western culture have developed and expressed their own feminist agenda. Individual chapters highlight the enduring legacies of many important male and female figures, illustrating how each played a key role in modifying the substance of women's lives. Political movements are examined as well, such as the nationalist reform movement of 1947 in which the ideal of Indian womanhood became central to the nation and the push for independence. Also included is a survey of women in contemporary India and the role they played in the resurgence of militant Hindu nationalism. Aside from being an engaging and readable narrative of Indian history, this set integrates women's issues, roles, and achievements into the general study of the times, providing a clear presentation of the social, cultural, religious, political, and economic realities that have helped shape the identity of Indian women.