Ramayana

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  1. 1
    An ancient Sanskrit epic of Indian mythology about the legendary king Rāma. Hinduism, Jainism

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"Valmiki was a legendary Indian poet who authored the Ramayana."

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit रामायण (rāmāyaṇa). Doublet of Ramin.

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