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Popularly known as
Raamaayan, it has been written by several authors and in several languages. The
first Raamaayan was
written by Aadi Kavi (the first poet) Rishi Vaalmeeki Jee which is known as "Vaalmeeki Raamaayan".
Since this Raamaayan is in Sanskrit language, it is not
very common among public, but its Hindi translation is also available.
Second is
written by Goswaamee Tulasee Das Jee. He is reputed to live for 125 years, from
1511 AD to 1637 AD. This is most popular in UP area. It is written in
Avadhee dialect of Hindi language in such a way that it can be sung. Its Hindi translation is
also available. It is more popular in educated people.
Third
version, written by Ghanshyaam Daas Jee, is known as "Ghanshyaam Daas Jee Kee Raamaayan". It is
also written in the way that it can be sung, but it is more popular among village
population, because its language is daily use spoken language and people can
memorize it.
There is
another Raamaayan which is known as Adhyaatm Raamaayan. It is a part of Brahmaand Puraan.
I mention it here because the mention of shadow Seetaa in Tulasee's Maanas has been taken from Adhyaatm Raamaayan
only.
There are
other Raamaayan also in other provincial languages of India, such as Tamil, Gujaraatee etc.
(1) In Urdu, it is the "Pothee Ramayana" written in 17th century.
(2) In Jammu and Kashmir, it is Kashmeeree "Ramavatara Charita" written in 19th century.
(3) In Punjaab, it is the "Ramavatara" written in 17th century by Guru Gobind Singh.
(4) In Gujaraat, it is the Tulsi-krita Ramayana a Gujarati adaptation of Tulasee
Daas Raamaayana in 17th century by poet Premanand.
(5) In Mahaaraashtra, it is the Maraathee "Bhavartha Ramayana" written by Eknath
Jee in the 16th century. There is also reference of Ramayana being translated
into old Marathi during the 12th or 13th century.
(6) In Aassaam, it is the Assaamee "Katha Ramayana" or "Kotha Ramayana" in 15th
century by Madhava Kandali.
(7) In Bangaal, it is the Bangaalee "Krittivas Ramayan" written by poet
Krittivas in 15th century.
(8) In Udeessaa, it is the Udiyaa "Balaramadasa Ramayana" was adapted by Balarama
Das in the 16th century.
(9) In Aandhra Pradesh, the Telugu Raamaayan is known as "Sri Ranganatha Ramayana"
and was adapted by Buddha Reddy.
(10) In Karnaatak, it is the Kannada versions of the Raamaayan – the "Kumudendu
Ramayana" (Jain version) in 13th century and the "Kumara-Valmiki Torave
Ramayana" in 16th century. There is another one titled "Ramachandra Charita
Purana" written by Nagachandra during the 13th century.
(11) In Tamil Naadu, it is the most popular written in Tamil language - "Kamba Ramayana" written by
poet Kamban in the 12th century.
(12) In Kerala, it is written in Malayaalam lnguage - "Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilipattu" written by
Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan in the 16th century.
How
To Read This Raamaayan
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