Ramayana by Valmiki in English

To sainted narad, prince of those whose lore in words of wisdom flows whose constant care and chief delight were scripture and acetic rite, the good valmiki, first and best of hermit saints, these words addressed in all men's eyes ? Devoid of envy firm and sager, whose tranquil soul ne' er yields to rage? Whom, when his warrior wrath is high, do God's embattleed fear and fly? Whose noble might and gentle skill the triple world can guard from ill? Who is the best of princess, he who loves his gen

To Sainted Narada prince of those whose lore in words of wisdom flows. Whose constant care and chief delight were scripture and ascetic rite, the good valmiki, first and best of hermit saints, these words addressed in all this world, I pray thee, who is virtuous, heroic, true? Firm in his vows, of grateful mind, to every creature good and kind ? Bounteous, and holy, just, and wise, alone most fair to all men's eyes? Devoid of envy, firm and and sage, whose tranquil soul ne'er yields to rage? W