Deep within a fantastical realm, whispers of unrest stir within the once-unified Vanara kingdom. A young king, Angada, ascends the throne amidst the echoes of a forgotten conflict, determined to bridge the divides that fracture his people. His journey leads him on a path of discovery, uncovering the truth behind a long-held grudge that threatens to erupt into war. As Angada delves into the secrets of a lost city, he unearths a chilling history – a past riddled with manipulation and misunderstanding. Armed with this newfound knowledge, he confronts the forces of division, risking his life to expose the truth and mend the broken bonds between the Vanara tribes. But the whispers of unrest soon morph into a storm of a different kind. Eerie creatures, beings of pure shadow, emerge from beyond the known world, their presence a harbinger of an even greater threat. The Vanara, united once more, must seek allies beyond their borders, forging a pact with the mystical Kirin to combat this encroaching darkness. Angada's saga is a tale of unity, courage, and the enduring spirit of a kingdom on the precipice of a new era. It's a story that explores the devastating consequences of division, the power of truth and forgiveness, and the unwavering determination to face the unknown shadows that threaten the very fabric of existence.

Despite its popularity in Eastern cultures, and though Eastern and Western scholars alike recognize it as a literary masterpiece, the Ramayana is unknown to most in the West. This edition gives English-speaking readers the best opportunity yet to discover and enjoy this ancient classic. The Ramayana, perhaps the world’s oldest literature, is both a spellbinding adventure and a work of profound philosophy, offering answers to life’s deepest questions. It tells of another time when gods and heroes walked among us, facing supernatural forces of evil and receiving guidance from powerful mystics and sages. Revered throughout the ages for its moral and spiritual wisdom, the beautiful and uplifting tale of romance and high adventure recounts the odyssey of Rama, a great king of ancient India. Rama, along with his virtuous, courageous wife Sita and faithful brother Lakshmana, is exiled to the forest for fourteen years. There, Sita is abducted by the powerful demon Ravana. With his brother and a fantastic army of supernatural creatures, Rama embarks on a perilous quest to find his beloved Sita.

Adhering faithfully to ValmikiÕs RAMAYANA, the oldest version of RamaÕs story composed in Sanskrit about two and a half thousand years ago, Arshia Sattar distils the great Indian epic in this beautifully told and sumptuously illustrated edition