Phra Lak Phra Lam

Phra Lak Phra Lam

"Phra Lak Phra Ram", pronounced [IPA|pʰaː IPA|lɑk IPA|pʰaː IPA|raːm] (in Lao script: ພຣະລັກພຣະຣາມ), is the Lao version of India's "Ramayana". The title comes from the Lao names for Lakshmana and Rama. There are several versions of this story, each slightly different but also similar to the "Ramakien" in Thailand.

Originally written on palm leaf manuscripts, the story of "Phra Lak Phra ram" has also been adapted to Lao ballet where it is known by the same title. The story is considered by Laotians to be a Jataka tale and regarded as very sacred. It is also believed that Prince Rama is actually an incarnation of the Buddha contrary to other versions which traditionally regard Rama as an incarnation of Vishnu.

Characters

*Rama is known as Phra Ram
*Sita is known as Nang Sida
*Ravana is known as Hapkhanasouane
*Lakshmana is known as Phra Lak

ee also

*Dance and Theater of Laos
*Ramakien
*Reamker

External links

* [http://www.seasite.niu.edu/lao/otherTopics/PhralakPhralam/page01.htm Phra Lak Phra Lam - A Previous Life of the Buddha]
* [http://www.seasite.niu.edu/lao/otherTopics/PhralakPhralam/characters.htm Characters of the Phra Lak Phra Lam]
* [http://www.monde-en-fete.com/article.php3?id_article=566 Ballet version of Phra Lak Phra Lam (in French)]


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