Overview. Oman. Great Indian Epics.

Comments: In addition to the summary versions of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the book also contains chapters about the Ram-Lila, The Descent of the Ganges, Bhagavad-Gita, Churning of the Ocean, and Nala and Damayanti.

Title: The Great Indian Epics
Author: John Campbell Oman
Year: 1894

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There are TWO WEEKS of reading here if you want: one week of the Ramayana, and one week of the Mahabharata:

RAMAYANA

Reading A: pp. 19-46

Reading B: pp. 47-74

... plus there is a section on the Ram-Lila if you are curious!

MAHABHARATA

Reading A: pp. 101-151

Reading B: pp. 151-196