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INTRODUCTION
xi
famous work.
Valmiki has composed his
work in such sweet easy-flowing diction
that he who reads it may understand it
easily. It was written so that the boys
could understand it as well as all those
who may listen to the boys. Hence the
work is pre-eminently suited for beginners
of Sanskrit studies. To meet the require-
ments of modern readers, the work has
been condensed with the help of Pandit
A. M. Srinivasa Acharya into a compen-
dious size in the poet's own words. An
English translation in which the spirit of
the original has been sought to be pre-
served as far as may be practicable is
also added. We will feel our labours
amply rewarded if the book inspires in its
readers a yearning to live up to the ideals
set forth and creates a desire for a fuller
acquaintance with the rich treasures of
Sanskrit Poetry.
THE PRESIDENCY
COLLEGE,
24-2-35
P. P. S. SASTRI.
xi
famous work.
Valmiki has composed his
work in such sweet easy-flowing diction
that he who reads it may understand it
easily. It was written so that the boys
could understand it as well as all those
who may listen to the boys. Hence the
work is pre-eminently suited for beginners
of Sanskrit studies. To meet the require-
ments of modern readers, the work has
been condensed with the help of Pandit
A. M. Srinivasa Acharya into a compen-
dious size in the poet's own words. An
English translation in which the spirit of
the original has been sought to be pre-
served as far as may be practicable is
also added. We will feel our labours
amply rewarded if the book inspires in its
readers a yearning to live up to the ideals
set forth and creates a desire for a fuller
acquaintance with the rich treasures of
Sanskrit Poetry.
THE PRESIDENCY
COLLEGE,
24-2-35
P. P. S. SASTRI.