The book contains the role of the Ramacaritamanasa in the lives of Hindi-speaking indentured labourers 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 lake of Sri Rama’s Acts to gain solace and guidance. Its role as an agent of religious-cultural continuity amongst Hindi-speaking Hindus clearly indicates its importance in the years to come.