The Ramayan of Válmíki is one of the world's great epic poems, telling the story of Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. In this masterful translation by Ralph T.H. Griffith, the beauty and power of Válmíki's original text come to life in English verse, capturing the drama, pathos, and transcendence of this timeless tale. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.