R.K. Narayan

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Narayan</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="14f90460.gif" border=0 width="400" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The Ramayana<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Background</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="771" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 315 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="151bc350.jpg" border=0 width="188" height="309" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="572"><div> The story of the Ramayana dates back to the third century B.C. In 1972, Indian writer R.K. Narayan published a translation of the famous Indian epic. The Ramayana tells of the birth and education of Rama, a prince and the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, and recounts his winning of the hand of Sita in marriage. Displaced as rightful heir to his father's throne, Rama goes into exile, accompanied by Sita and by his brother Lakshmana. Sita is carried off by the demon king Ravana. With the aid of the monkey general Hanuman and an army of monkeys and bears, Rama, after a long search, slays Ravana and rescues Sita. Rama regains his throne and rules wisely. In the probable addition, Sita is accused in rumors of adultery during her captivity. Although innocent, she bears Rama's twin sons in exile, sheltered by the hermit Valmiki, said to be the author of the poem. After many years Rama and Sita are reunited.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> to read a more complete version of the Ramayana.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> for a glossary of Hindu words used in the Ramayana.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Information about R.K. Narayan</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="532" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 214 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="153b5c90.jpg" border=0 width="181" height="201" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="339"><bR> <bR> <bR> <div> For information about R.K. Narayan, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> A complete list of the works of R.K. Narayan can be found <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Reviews of R.K. Narayan's books</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>An Astrologer's Day</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>The Dateless Diary</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>My Days</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>A Storyteller's World</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>Swami and Friends</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>A Town Called Malgudi</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Resources for the Classroom</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="618" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 256 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="15498fa0.jpg" border=0 width="152" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="440"><bR> <bR> <div> "Glimpses of India: A Resource Manual" by Arkansas Teachers from a Fulbright Group Projects Abroad Project to India<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> for a lesson in Dharma involving the Ramayana.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> If you are interested in linking your classroom to one in India, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Culture of India</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> To find general information on the rich culture of India, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> More specific information about current customs and traditions can be found <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> for Indian recipes and information about traditional Indian foods.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Information about Indian music can be found <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> A guide to Hindi, one of the most widely spoken Indian languages, can be found <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>History and Maps of India</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> For a brief history of India, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> To view a map of the current states of India, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> to see a map with the route described in the Ramayana highlighted.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> To expericence India through a virtual tour, complete with pictures, click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> to learn facts about India, past and present.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>here</U></FONT> to learn about India's national symbols.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>