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INTRODUCTION
COLLEGE,
24-2-35.
it is best suited to be put in the hands of all
beginners of Sanskrit studies. Rama's young
sons Kusa and Lava were the first reciters who
sang to music this 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
pre-eminently suited for
beginners of Sanskrit studies. To meet the
requirements of modern readers, the work
has been condensed with the help of Pandit
A. M. Srinivasa Acharya into a compendious
size in the poet's own words. An English
translation in which the spirit of the
original has been sought to be preserved 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
ix
P. P. S. SASTRI.
COLLEGE,
24-2-35.
it is best suited to be put in the hands of all
beginners of Sanskrit studies. Rama's young
sons Kusa and Lava were the first reciters who
sang to music this 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
pre-eminently suited for
beginners of Sanskrit studies. To meet the
requirements of modern readers, the work
has been condensed with the help of Pandit
A. M. Srinivasa Acharya into a compendious
size in the poet's own words. An English
translation in which the spirit of the
original has been sought to be preserved 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
ix
P. P. S. SASTRI.