The Valmiki Ramayana remains a living force in the cultural and spiritual life of India. This timeless epic recounts the legend of the noble prince Rama and his battle to vanquish the demon king Ravana. Even before his coronation as king of Ayodhya, Rama is exiled to the Dandaka forests, accompanied by his devoted wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshmana. Deep in the jungle, Sita is abducted by Ravana and taken to his island kingdom of Lanka, setting in motion a dramatic chain of events that culminates in an epic war between good and evil. Filled with adventure, valor, and emotion, the Ramayana is not just a tale of heroism but also a deeply human story of love, loss, and the eternal conflict between duty and desire. In this premium collector's edition, Bibek Debroy's masterful translation brings this ancient epic vividly to life--making it both accessible and resonant for today's readers.