About this ebook
How is it that, despite embodying love, kindness, and compassion, their lives were shadowed by relentless suffering?
Imagine Sita’s pain—the man she loved above all else abandoned her repeatedly, bound by a duty she could neither understand nor control. And then, think of Rama, torn between his beloved and his duty to his people, forced to make impossible choices in the name of Raja-dharma.
The Ramayana reflects the complexities of human experience: the fragility of fate, the whimsy of life, and—most painfully—the unmindful judgments that cause suffering to others.
This book stands apart from other versions of the Ramayana because it is:
Concise yet complete, allowing readers to feel its beauty and depth within a short read.
True to Valmiki’s Ramayana, honoring the progression and spirit of the ancient epic.
Emotionally resonant, crafted in plain yet poetic English to connect with contemporary hearts.
Philosophically reflective, inviting readers to ponder the timeless questions of duty, fate, love, and sacrifice as they unfold.
INDIAN STORIES BY DR. ARUN MAJI
Draupadi: The Queen Of Fire
Princess Amba: Thirsty For Revenge
Karna: The Tragic Hero Of India
Kunti: Cry Of A Queen
Arjuna: The Immortal Warrior
Abhimanyu: Prince Who Learnt War Strategy In His Mother’s Womb
Cleopatra: The Envy Of Rome
Shakuntala: The Abandoned Queen
The Haunted King: Ajatashatru
Krishna: The Divine Strategist
Leadership: Learn It From Krishna
Servant King: Vow Of Chandra And Rohini
Bhishma: Vow Unto Death
Art Of Living: Yaksha Yudhisthira Dialogue
War: Within & Outside
The Veiled Woman: A Tale Of Love, Passion, Desire, And Mystery
Rise From Ashes: A Romance Novel That Inspires
Rise Of India: Boosts And Barriers
Prince Bharata: The Father of India
PARASHURAMA: Fury of A Sage Warrior
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About the author
Dr Arun Maji | Physician, Thinker and Storyteller
Dr Arun Maji, MBBS, FRACGP (Australia), is a lifestyle, exercise and performance physician and Founder of Sydney Doctor Clinic Kolkata.
A Kargil War veteran and former medical officer in the Indian Army, he later served as Senior Medical Advisor to the Australian Defence Force (South Australia & Northern Territory). He has nearly 25 years of clinical experience in Australia.
Dr Maji writes clinical books for doctors and health professionals, as well as accessible books for general readers. His work combines clinical science, practical decision-making and real-world experience, with particular interests in performance health, lifestyle medicine, mental wellbeing and interdisciplinary medicine.
