Prince of Ayodhya: Ramayana Series [Paperback]

The first volume in a series of graphic novel adaptations of Ashok Banker's epic retelling of the Ramayana.

Prince of Ayodhya begins with Rama and Lakshman's youth. Accompanied by Rishi Vishwamitra, they set out to Bhayanak Van on a dangerous mission to save their kingdom of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, evil is brewing, both within and without, the city.

Written by international bestselling author Ashok K. Banker, and illustrated by award-winning artist Sachin Nagar, this graphic novel adaptation of the Ramayana is like no other Ramayana you may have read or seen before.Ashok Kumar Banker is the author of over 70 books ranging from children's books to thrillers, literary novels, science fiction, fantasy, historical novels and mythological retellings. His best known works include the internationally acclaimed Ramayana series and the ongoing, critically acclaimed Burnt Empire series. He lives in Los Angeles and Mumbai.INTRODUCTION
Adi-kavya: The first retelling
Some three thousand years ago, a sage named Valmiki lived in a remote forest
ashram, practising austerities with his disciples. One day, the wandering sage
Narada visited the ashram and was asked by Valmiki if he knew of a perfect man.
Narada said, indeed, he did know of such a person, and then told Valmiki and his
disciples a story of an ideal man.
Some days later, Valmiki happened to witness a hunter killing a kraunchya bird. The
crane’s partner was left desolate, and cried inconsolably. Valmiki was overwhelmed
by anger at the hunter’s action, and sorrow at the bird’s loss. He felt driven to do
something rash, but controlled himself with difficulty.
After his anger and sorrow subsided, he questioned his outburst. After so many years
of pl“ˆ