Myths And Legends: Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedeta & Ananda Coomraswamy

Philosophy, ritual and mythology are the three pillars of ancient religions. This Book includes stories from both of the great epics of India-the Ramayana and the Mahabharata And through these stories we are introduced to two great Avatars of the Hindu tradition--Rama and Krishna.The common message that runs through the stories, which is very relevant in the present day world is: No matter how hopeless thing may seem, eventually righteousness prevails over unrighteousness, virtue defeats vice. Wonderful colour illustrations by noted Artists enrich this wonderful Book. My aim has been to relate in a manner as close to the original as possible, but usually much condensed, such of the myths as are more or less familiar to every educated Indian, with whom I include all those illiterate but wise peasants and women whose knowledge of the Puvauas has been gained by listening to recitations or reading, by visiting temples (where the stories are illustrated in sculpture), or from folk-songs or mystery-plays.