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  • Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana

  • Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik
  • Narrated by: Suyash Mohan
  • Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (123 ratings)

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Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana

Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik
Narrated by: Suyash Mohan
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Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of Ramayana is an epic story based on the life of India’s most admired prince - ‘Rama’ and his wife ‘Sita’. Ramayana is a mythological story, which has been passed down for many generations. Since ages, the character that is most emphasized has been that of Rama, who has always been known to keep his word whatever be the circumstances. The role of Sita has been generally overlooked in the past. Sita, too, is a pivotal character. Being a single mother, she went through many ups and downs all alone. Still, she has often been portrayed as a frail and meek character.

In the present audiobook, the author has emphasized on this very fact that Sita, though shown as a submissive character, was a woman who had massive strength. In the book, the author has shown Sita’s childhood in a more detailed manner. Her relationship with her father, King Janaka, who was a very sober and spiritual person; Sita’s forest stay with her husband and after that her lone stay; her connection and conversations with the women in Lanka, at the ‘Ashoka Vatika’, the sentiments that were shared amongst them. Also, depicted is her attachment with her sisters; with the trees in the forest, as she loved her life in forest; her bond with the mother earth.

This book has portrayed Sita in a fair and magnanimous way, along with restating the whole story of Ramayana.

©2014 Devdutt Pattanaik (P)2019 Random House Audio

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This is a good book to listen. Author combined stories from different writings and presented. This is excellent. A great love story that must be read and heard. There are stuff that deviated from Rishi Valmiki’s writing but author states that and present other versions well. Overall a good listen

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Indulging...!

Summary of all great compositions put together...!
A big thanks to Mr. Devdutt Pattanaik Ji

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A change in perception

there were lot of questions in my mind about Ramayana, which were answered. and as said many times in this, that one should expand their mind. it has thrived me to dig deep into our literature and expand further.

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For those who loves Ramayan

Loved it. With excellent narration. To know about Seeta the Goddess. Pointers gives good perspectives.

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Keeps you engrossed

The book is a trip down memory lane for all Indians. Ramayana is a classic and after reading this book you realize how India has been built around the Ramayana. It also enlightens us about the multiple versions of the book that exist throughout the country. It doesn't try to defend Ram's actions and goes deep into what the problems in society are including casteism, gossiping, female purity etc. A book that everyone must have in their library.

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wonderful story

the is very nice,as well as beautiful and more effectively narrative.the contain and given difference s are very nicely done.I like it.

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though lengthy, it was comprehensive in research

despite the length, it didn't really feel daunting. was rather immersive and comprehensive with the pointers at the end of each chapter to compare notes with the different versions that exist

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spellbinding...wisdom rich..heartfelt

thanks for such a detailed and biblical explanation and expression of Greatest epic which I haven't felt so intense before.
may our mind expands to see beyond two eyes

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Excellent retelling and opening of mind

Beyond the story, excellent research, great narration and made clearer in thoughts beyond religion. Must read

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Not your regular story book.

The most insightful book I have ever listened to. Loved it. A Must if you want to learn the true essence of Ramayana. A thoroughly researched and well sourced book. Lots of stories from almost every version of Ramayana.

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