My First Prayer to Lord Ram

A translation of Tulsidas’ prayer that kids can read, understand and enjoy

Tulsidas’ classic prayer to Ram is a beautiful introduction to the character and qualities of this beloved Hindu figure. Our translation of the original Awadhi text is crafted especially for young readers. It includes word meanings and a simple text as well as captivating illustrations that will keep them engaged!

Sarita Saraf is a writer and an artist, with an intense passion for reading. Art has been central in her life which led her to work as a graphic designer in an architectural firm for a few years. She has authored three monographs, Nachiketas, Socrates and Abraham Lincoln, and has recently translated Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Hymns to the Mystic Fire’ in Hindi. Children’s books are another avenue that opened new doors.

Aparajitha Vaasudev is a published illustrator, passionate art director and graphic designer, and dancer who loves creating beauty in whichever medium she is working in. She loves the challenge of taking a project and transforming it into something that adds beauty and joy to the world and meaning to the viewer, something that elevates and inspires. She is an ardent devotee of art in all its forms and has unwavering faith in its potential to make a better world.

Chitwan Mittal holds an MA in Values in Education from the University of London. Actively involved in children’s education since 2005, she was part of the committee that established the Indian Institute of Teacher Education and the Children’s University by the Government of Gujarat, India. She is now foraying into the field of writing children’s picture books. Her books encourage engagement and diversity and focus on value-oriented education, bi-lingual learning and South Asian culture. She lives between India and Singapore with her husband and two sons.