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Baal Kaanda
Ramayana, considered part of Hindu Smriti, was written originally in Sanskrit by Sage Valmiki (3000 BC). Contained in 24,000 verses, this epic narrates Lord Ram of Ayodhya and his ayan (journey of life). Over a passage of time, Ramayana did not remain confined to just being a grand epic, it became a powerful symbol of India\\\'s social and cultural fabric. For centuries, its charact... View More
- Shlokas: 7
- Dohas: 341
- Sortas: 25
- Chhand: 39
- Chaupai: 358
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Ayodhya Kaanda
One day, King Dasharatha noticed a white hair while adjusting his crown. Thoughtful as he was, he decided that it was a good time to relegate all his stately duties and appoint Ram, the son of his first queen Kaushalya, as the crown prince of Kosala. He presented this idea before the head priest, Vashishtha. Since Ram was capable on all count and had proved his mettle, Vashistha approved it wit... View More
- Shlokas: 1
- Dohas: 314
- Sortas: 13
- Chhand: 13
- Chaupai: 326
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Aranya Kaanda
Sita and Lakshmana spent 13 adventurous years in the forest. During their travel, they met Sage Atri, Sage Sarbhang and Sage Agatsya before reaching Panchavati, where they stayed for most part of exile.
In their 14th year of exile, a demoness Surpanakha, widowed sister of Ravana, came to Panchavati. She spotted Ram and got infatuated by his handsome appearance. When she asked him to marry her,... View More- Shlokas: 1
- Dohas: 41
- Sortas: 6
- Chhand: 9
- Chaupai: 44
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Kishkindha Kaanda
Ram and Lakshman continued their search for Sita. In the process, they came to Rishyamook Mountain where Sugriva, younger brother of Vaali lived with his minister Jambuvant and associate Hanuman.
Sugriva send Hanuman to find out whether Ram and Laxman were sent by Vaali. Hanuman appeared before the Ram and Laxman in the guise of Brahmin but soon realized that Ram was none other than his revere... View More- Shlokas: 1
- Dohas: 30
- Sortas: 1
- Chhand: 2
- Chaupai: 30
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Sundar Kaanda
When Jambvant reminded Hanuman about his extraordinary latent powers, Hanuman became ready to leap across the mighty ocean. Hanuman climbed the nearby mountain on the shore and then crossed the ocean in one giant leap. While flying over the ocean, he was tested by Mainaak and Surasa for his intelligence and power. Needlessly to say, Hanuman came out with flying colors. True to any devotee, for ... View More
- Shlokas: 1
- Dohas: 59
- Sortas: 1
- Chhand: 3
- Chaupai: 60
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Lanka Kaanda
As advised by ocean deity, Nal and Nil spearheaded the construction of bridge. Monkey army collected stones, trees and helped enthusiastically. The bridge was ready in no time. Before beginning their epic march towards Lanka, Ram established a Shivalinga (a sacred stone of Lord Shiva) at Rameshwaram and offered his worship.
Ram and Laxman along with the army of monkeys reached Lanka. Ravana wa... View More- Shlokas: 1
- Dohas: 118
- Sortas: 4
- Chhand: 38
- Chaupai: 117
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Uttar Kaanda
After the great triumph over Lanka, Ram returns to Ayodhya sitting in Pushpak viman. He was accompanied by Sita, Laxman, Sugriva, Hanuman and scores of monkey warriors. As the 14 years of exile was about to come to an end, people of Ayodhya awaited for the arrival of their future King with belated breath. Hanumanji became the messenger and pass on the good news that Ram is approaching Ayodhya. ... View More
- Shlokas: 4
- Dohas: 126
- Sortas: 5
- Chhand: 14
- Chaupai: 125