Publisher's Synopsis
The book contains the roe of the Ramacaritamanasa in the ives of Hindi-speaking indentured abourers and their progeny in South Africa; and their perceptions of Sri Rama and the Ramacaritamanasa. The South African Hindus of Hindi-speaking origin cherish the Ramacaritamanasa as scripture, and deve deep into the ake of Sri Rama's Acts to gain soace and guidance. Its roe as an agent of reigio-cutura continuity amonst Hindi-speaking Hindus ceary indicates its importance in the years to come. The book contains the roe of the Ramacaritamanasa in the ives of Hindi-speaking indentured abourers and their progeny in South Africa; and their perceptions of Sri Rama and the Ramacaritamanasa. The South African Hindus of Hindi-speaking origin cherish the Ramacaritamanasa as scripture, and deve deep into the ake of Sri Rama's Acts to gain soace and guidance. Its roe as an agent of reigio-cutura continuity amonst Hindi-speaking Hindus ceary indicates its importance in the years to come.