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Ramayana

An Ancient Indian Epic

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About this listen

The great Indian epic - the Ramayana - has been told and retold over thousands of years by poets, performers, and writers. It is a tale of courage and fear, love and hate, devotion and betrayal. The epic spans the three worlds of gods, humans, and demons. Here, the forces of good and evil collide, locked in a battle for the ultimate supremacy. Rama, the crown prince of Kosala, descendent of the timeless Surya dynasty, must face unimaginable danger, but what lies in his destiny?

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Critic reviews

The Times, UK

"'Like Lion cubs, the little princes played...Ravana’s 10 heads swung towards his generals...Kumbhakarna stomped on to the battlefield, flinging a dead elephant as if it was a toy.' Laconic, colourful phrasings and crystal-clear enunciation make Ayur and Shreyas Pulle’s retelling of the epic story of how Lord Rama rescues his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana ring on in the mind. Good for adults and children." (Christina Hardyment, The Times, 24/11/2017)

Royal National Institute for Blind (RNIB)

“A great version of the Diwali story for young people.”

"The young authors have kindly given RNIB a copy of this wonderful version of the Diwali story to turn into Braille, Giant Print, and Daisy Audio so that the blind and the partially-sighted can enjoy it too. This is a great version of an epic story. It is aimed at children and perhaps because it was written by young people for young people it has a clarity of story without being patronizing. The writers do a lovely job of voicing the characters and I really think that young people will enjoy the story being told to them by their peers instead of an by an adult. I would recommend it to any young person studying Diwali for school or who loves reading great mythic stories." (Lynne Livingstone, RNIB library on 16/11/2016)

AudioFile Magazine (US)

"Inspired by a discussion with their family about reading the traditional Indian epic during the school term, brothers Shreyas and Ayur Pulle were inspired to write a simplified version and record it for young listeners. The audio result is a pleasant gloss of the complex classic, with the excision of its more violent scenes and salacious passages, and the addition of brief musical interludes to separate scenes. The brothers do an excellent job of performing their version together, smoothly adopting character roles from time to time and trading narrative passages. Their youth is apparent in the timbre of their voices, along with the abbreviated form they provide for the epic, makes this a treat for both children and families." (F.M.R.G. ©AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine {Published January 2018})
Lovely adaptation of a well know classic. Very well written and nicely narrated. Clear characterisation really helped bring the story to life. A brilliant introduction to those unfamiliar with the story but also great for those who already know the story well. Highly recommended.

Ramayana review

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This audiobook is a lovely retelling of the Ramayana Diwali story. Beutifully told by the young narrators Shreyas and Ayur Pulle, who really bring the characters to life with their expressive voices. An exciting story for all ages- definitely recommend!

Lovely Retelling of the Ramayana Story!

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As a non-Hindu, I found learning about Lord Rama interesting and enjoyable. The work was well contructed and seems suitable for youngsters and teenagers. The voices were distinctive, expressive and well articulated. The music was appropriate and non intrusive and an excellent choice to accompany the story.

A very fine narration!

Pat Goldstone

A very fine narration

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Where does Ramayana rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 3 for young listeners

What did you like best about this story?

All the important aspects of the epic have been covered

What about Ayur Pulle and Shreyas Pulle ’s performance did you like?

Their voices did justice to the characters

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Dasharatha's heartbreak was very moving, Manthara's evil counsel and Ravana's arrogance were projected very well

Any additional comments?

Together the boys have brought the story to life! The music between the chapters is soothing and appropriate. Well done Shreyas and Ayur
Ammamma (Grandmother)

A soothing narration

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Ramayana recited by young generation in their sweet voice is very pleasing, uplifting and motivating.

Ramayana never sounded so beautiful

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Loved the calm voices of the narrators, plus the story is really interesting and fun. I enjoyed all the characters and the emotional up and downs are just like Greek mythology. Also the way the story progresses compales you to finish the whole audiobook in on sitting. I totally recommend!

Very pleasant listen and totally worth to buy

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Where does Ramayana rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Ramayana is an Indian Epic and is one of my favourites.

What other book might you compare Ramayana to, and why?

Mahabharata, like Ramayana, is an Indian Epic. Both these stories revolve around the battle of good against evil, clashes of egos, fight to ascend the throne and love between brothers.

What does Ayur Pulle and Shreyas Pulle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narration is clear and crisp. It is fun to listen to them because their involvement in the story compels they readers to stay connected.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I listened to the book in one go because the narration was amazing and the style was very engaging.

Any additional comments?

I wish Shreyas and Ayur all the very best in their future endeavours. I hope they continue to maintain their connection with the Indian Mythology.

Clear and Expressive

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Very eye opening to the history of both India and Sri lanka. A beautiful story told well too.

very nice

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Would you listen to Ramayana again? Why?

Would most definitely listen to Ramayana. The book captures important events briefly enough to retain the attention of listeners without missing out on crucial details. Caters to variety of audience.

Any additional comments?

Both the authors has a great sense and clarity of the character they played which was visible in the way voice modulations were carried out. Kudos to the team.You should definitely make more such books.

Well executed!

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The story and narration by Shreyas and Ayur is refreshingly simple and clear, especially considering they were talking about an epic. They managed to bring the story to life through their voice modulation. The music was simple yet appropriate and seemed to complement the mood. All of this made it captivating and kept the listener interested right through.

Simple, refreshing, informative

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