The ramayana in pictures tells the story of the great epic through detailed and striking illustrations. The brief supporting text, when read aloud to little children looking at the pictures, will vividly introduce them to this immortal tale. Countless ages ago, when men and animals could speak together and powerful brahmanas could effect miracles, the uncontrollable king ravana was terrorizing the universe. The ramayana records the adventure of rama, the lord of righteousness, as he struggles to overcome the forces of ravana. This absorbing naration has delighted and enlightened countless generations in india, and its timeless spiritual insights are compellingly relevant in today's confused world. This is one of the most powerful sacred and popular hymns praising the sun god. This wonderful hymn is in the hundred and fifth sarga (chapter) of yuddha khanda (section describing the great war between rama and ravana) in valmiki ramayana. The hymn was taught to prince rama by sage agasthya to help rama to gain success in his great mission of defeating ravana. This book tells the stories of five women of r¿m¿yä who not only avenged themselves against the most powerful people of those times but also won justice for the weak and downtrodden. In the process, the book reimagines the events of past by removing the thick layers of fantasy and hyperbole. While keeping the stories realistic and reasonable, and passing the stringent tests of logic and credibility, the book answers several rarely asked questions.