Canto III – Hanuman’s Wrath Hanuman was so angry at the way that Sita was being treated that he decided to show his prowess to Ravana before he left. He wanted him to realise the might... Read more
Sita was both touched and amused by these words. “Dear little monkey”, she said, “your good nature has made you suggest the impossible. How can a tiny creature like you, ca... Read more
Hanuman jumped lightly down to a branch, from which he could be seen and at last her anxious eyes spied him – the messenger of Ram, the harbinger of hope and happiness. She saw a small... Read more
He strode towards the grove of Ashoka trees. One hundred beautiful ladies holding chowrie fans and golden lamps followed him. They were madly in love with Ravana and though they were still s... Read more
At last he reached a palace which was even more magnificent than the rest. “This must be Ravana’, he thought. He slipped in through the doorway which was exquisitely carved and i... Read more
The Ramayana By Rishi Valmiki Chapter 5 Sundara Kanda Ramayan: Sundar Kanda – Book Of Beauty Canto I – Leap To Lanka Hanuman stood on the mountain and saluted the gods presiding... Read more
Canto IV – The Eagle’s Counsel In one of the caves near-by, there lived an old eagle called Sampati who was the brother of Jatayu. He had not eaten for quite a while since he had... Read more
Tara replied in a sweet and gentle tone? “0 prince, please do not be angry with Sugriv. You know that kama is a powerful emotion. Even rishis have fallen to its lures, what need I say... Read more
Canto III – The Search For Sita The cave was located in a very beautiful spot surrounded on all side by beautiful trees with flowering creepers entwined on their trunks. Everywhere the... Read more
The fact is that, in life, we are often placed in such perplexing situations. The way we face these situations would depend on our character and view of life and the type of dharma which we... Read more


