When was ramayana written by valmiki

  1. Difference Between Valmiki Ramayana and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas


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Difference Between Valmiki Ramayana and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas

The Ramayana, written and composed by Valmiki, is one of the greatest works of literature in the history of ancient India. It has survived the test of time, and still continues to be one of the most critically acclaimed works of all generations. It strikes a chord with everyone’s lives and touches their inner soul with subtle delicacy. It has proved to be a classic in the standards of world literature and has been translated in over 300 languages. It is also one of the largest ancient epics in word literature, comprising of about 24,000 verses, divided into seven books (Kandas), consisting of 500 sargas (chapters). The importance of Ramayana in both Indian and world literature is a matter of great pride for India’s rich and diverse heritage. Writers of all generations have been greatly inspired by Valmiki’s piece of genius, and have created many works based on his great epic. One of the most popular reproductions of Ramayana has been Ramcharitmanas, written by th century Indian bhakti poet Goswami Tulsidas. The word Ramcharitmanas means the lakes of the deeds of Rama. The entire story consists of poems in a mellifluous manner. The entire story is a narration by When was Valmiki Ramayana and Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas Written? Valmiki originally wrote The Ramayana in Sanskrit in between 1500 and 500 BC. The exact date of the book’s production is unknown. Estimates have been from the oldest manuscripts found in Nepal, dated to 11 th century. Ramcharitmanas was written by Goswa...