Samkshipta-valmiki-ramayan: Or the ramayana of valmiki

Samkshipta Valmiki Ramayan by C.V. Vaidya is a concise retelling of the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana, authored by the sage Valmiki. This abridged version focuses on the key events of Lord Rama’s life, including his exile, Sita's abduction by Ravana, and Rama’s heroic quest to rescue her. The text emphasizes themes of dharma (righteousness), devotion, and the battle between good and evil. Vaidya’s version distills the vast epic into a shorter, more accessible form, making its moral lessons easier to understand.