A South Asian Tradition
Paperback
Publication Date: 13/02/2001
Questioning Rama's story has played a generative role in sustaining the Ramayana tradition over centuries, across regions, and among different communities. although the story of Rama (Ramkatha) has generated many tellings, most people are familiar with a few authoritative texts, such as those by Valmiki, Tulsidas, or the television serial by Ramanand Sagar. This volume expands our understanding of Ramkatha by focusing on tellings that question aspects of such dominant texts. Through analysis of oral and written narratives, exegesis, plays, songs, rituals, and poetry, the contributors demonstrate the centrality of questioning within the Ramayana tradition and chart the many forms such interrogation takes. The book demonstrates how questioning safeguards the diversity and capaciousness of the Ramayana tradition.
- ISBN:
- 9780520220744
- 9780520220744
- Category:
- Hinduism
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 13-02-2001
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 452
- Dimensions (mm):
- 229x152x28mm
- Weight:
- 0.59kg
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