Geetawali Ramayan
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Hinduism, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
| Author: | Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia | ISBN: | 9781386979159 |
| Publisher: | Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia | Publication: | April 19, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia |
| ISBN: | 9781386979159 |
| Publisher: | Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia |
| Publication: | April 19, 2017 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
'Geetawali Ramayan' is the legendary classical story of Lord Ram that is narrated in a classical pattern known as 'Geet', which means a 'song'. Each episode in the Lord's life has been rendered in a set of verses that are set to different 'Ragas' which are melodious tunes of classical Indian music. This unique style makes the narrative endearing to the heart and the mind of both the narrator and the listener; it adds flavour and exceptional charm to the narrative and makes it appealing to all the people irrespective of their individual tastes and preferences because music is a language that has a universal appeal even if the listener is unaware of the details of the story and may not understand each word of the narrative.
This technique of 'singing a song' while describing Lord Ram's life and time brings the benefits of hearing something which is inherently holy and divine within the reach of everyone; its spiritual and emotional rewards are enjoyed by all, and all find joy, delight and bliss in it. It captivates the mind and the heart of the listener and the narrator alike, more than any other style of narrative, and if one is fortunate to find someone who can sing this story in accordance to the Ragas in which it is narrated, its effect is simply spell-binding and mesmerizing, and it instantly transports the hearer as well as the singer into a world that is marked by transcendental bliss.
The book has 7 Kandas or Chapters, viz. Baal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, Aranya Kand, Kiskindha Kand, Sundar Kand, Lanka Kand and Uttar Kand. Each 'Kand' deals with one phase in the life of Lord Ram.
At the end, there are appendices that describe briefly the main characters of the story, and the story itself in outline.
'Geetawali Ramayan' is the legendary classical story of Lord Ram that is narrated in a classical pattern known as 'Geet', which means a 'song'. Each episode in the Lord's life has been rendered in a set of verses that are set to different 'Ragas' which are melodious tunes of classical Indian music. This unique style makes the narrative endearing to the heart and the mind of both the narrator and the listener; it adds flavour and exceptional charm to the narrative and makes it appealing to all the people irrespective of their individual tastes and preferences because music is a language that has a universal appeal even if the listener is unaware of the details of the story and may not understand each word of the narrative.
This technique of 'singing a song' while describing Lord Ram's life and time brings the benefits of hearing something which is inherently holy and divine within the reach of everyone; its spiritual and emotional rewards are enjoyed by all, and all find joy, delight and bliss in it. It captivates the mind and the heart of the listener and the narrator alike, more than any other style of narrative, and if one is fortunate to find someone who can sing this story in accordance to the Ragas in which it is narrated, its effect is simply spell-binding and mesmerizing, and it instantly transports the hearer as well as the singer into a world that is marked by transcendental bliss.
The book has 7 Kandas or Chapters, viz. Baal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, Aranya Kand, Kiskindha Kand, Sundar Kand, Lanka Kand and Uttar Kand. Each 'Kand' deals with one phase in the life of Lord Ram.
At the end, there are appendices that describe briefly the main characters of the story, and the story itself in outline.
