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Sundara Kandam of Srimad Valmiki Ramayana

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Item Code: IDG425
Author: Original Sanskrit With English Translation By Swami Tapasyananda
Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math
Language: (With Original Sanskrit and English Translation)
Edition: 2022
ISBN: 9788171203338
Pages: 305
Cover: Hardcover
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Valmiki's Ramayana, consisting of 24000 verses, is one of the most famous epics in the world's literature. Apart from its literary grandeur, it is also looked upon by the Hindus as a holy text.

Of the six sections or Kandas of the Ramayana, the present volume comprises the fifth, known as the Sundarakandam. Consisting as it does of 2885 Sanskrit verses, the Sundarakandam deals with the heroic exploits of Hanuman in one day and night, during which he crossed over to Lanka, discovered Sita, inflicted crushing defeat on Rakshasa forces, set fire to Lanka and returned to the southern shore of the Indian continent to convey the news of Sita's discovery to Rama at Kishkindha.

Devotee-scholars of India who equate the whole of the Ramayana with the Veda, consider the Sundara-kandam as its Upanishad, the essential portion. Its study is considered equal to the study of the whole Ramayana. Pious Hindus attach great psychic potency to this Text, and use it for ceremonial recitation for the attainment of various worldly blessings also.

Introduction

Valmiki's Ramayana is one of the most famous epics of the world. In Sanskrit literary tradition, it is called Adikavya (the first among great poems) and Valmiki, the Adikavi (the primeval poet). Even after several millennia the claim of Valmiki and his Ramayana to this exalted rank ha snot been challenged by any other poet or poetical work. It consists of 24,000 verses divided into six Kandas or sections, Bala Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Aranya Kanda, Kishkindha Kanda, Sundara Kanda and Yuddha Kanda. A seventh section, Uttara Kanda, stands apart from the main epic.

Though Sundara Kanda comes as the fifth in order, comprising 2885 verses, it has received special attention from the lovers of literature and devotees. The very name given to it is quite distinct from the type of names by which the other chapters are known. They are called by names which clearly and unambiguously relate to the places where the events took place or the occasions to which the subject matter refers. Following the pattern of these earlier Kandas, this section should have been called Hanumat Kanda. But why the world Sundara, primarily meaning 'beautiful', is applied to this particular kanda is rather mysterious. It has led to many speculative interpretations of its significance. The direct meaning that comes to one's mind is that it refers to the literary excellence of the Kanda. In the great epic poem of Ramayana, it marks the acme of Valmiki's literary and poetical excellence, and so it is Sundara or beautiful. But many other meanings, direct and esoteric, have been given to it. It is suggested that it is Sundara, Because it relieved Sita of her sorrow. Sundara can mean a messenger, and the Kanda includes the message sent by Rama to Sita. Sundara is also a name for an intermediary who establishes a mutual contact between a hero and a heroine, as Hanuman did in the case of Rama and Sita. Sundara is said to be a name for a monkey and this chapter is so called, because it deals with the achievements of the monkey Hanuman. The recovery of something lost is sometimes described as Sundara, and in this section the topic dealt with is the discovery of Sita who had been lost. It can also be indicative of the great spiritual importance attached to this chapter. The study of this is considered as equivalent to the study of the whole of the Ramayana as far as spiritual merit is concerned. Just as the Upanishads are considered to contain the supreme purport of the Veda, this Kanda is supposed to be the heart of Ramayana, which is regarded as equal to the Veda in holiness.

Valmiki's Ramayana has a direct and indirect meaning. An ordinary reader sees in it only a great literary work dealing with the heroic exploits of Rama. But following the tradition that scriptural texts have indirect meanings also and that these form their essence, the great Indian devotee-thinkers, who have bestowed their devoted and life-long attention on the Ramayana, have found deep spiritual meanings in it, and they have interpreted it as an account of man's ethical and spiritual progress.

Incarnations are very mysterious in the sense that they are both human and divine, and so they are amenable to be viewed in both these respects. Their humanity is the mask of their divinity. Where a man's superficial understanding can see only an interesting narrative, a sage with insight can find deep spiritual meanings. There is nothing contradictory in the co-existence of both these views. A small particle of organic or inorganic matter is nothing to the naked eye of man, but the same thing is found to be marvelously complex under the microscopic views of a scientist. Both these views are correct. Only the first is superficial, while the other goes to the depth of things. The stories and achievements of divine Incarnations may look like literary fiction or mere poetical narratives to a man who studies them from the purely literary or historical point of view. To ay that we thus exhaust the significance of these divine personalities will be the summit of folly. Sages like Valmiki and Vyasa, who have gained penetrating vision through their spiritual development, could see in them much deeper meanings. They try to interpret such meanings to ordinary men, and in order to make the main teaching impressive to the mind of the common man, they may use the poetical method and the Pauranika way of depiction. The total effect meant to be conveyed through such writings of sages is not to teach history or geography but to impress on man the mystery of divine existence and the spiritual destiny of man. For example, the Bhagavata Purana after giving a long account of great devotee kings, finally says, "I have narrated the life-stories of all these great men who have departed leaving behind their memories. The object of all this literary effort is only to generate renunciation and spiritual enlightenment. Those who desire devotion to Krishna, should always hear such accounts dealing with the deeds and attributes of the Lord." So those who contend that such texts like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are fables or literary works like novels, because they cannot understand or reconcile themselves with many of the things mentioned in them, are basically wrong. They may be right in trying to get as much historical material as they can out of such a work, but to contend that it limits the significance of these writings and that the rest of it is all fictitious or nonsensical, is absolutely presumptuous. It overlooks the fact that they are the products of men with spiritual insight, who could see far deeper into things than others could do with their human, limited understanding.

Thus, the Sundara Kanda as also the whole of the Ramayana, has got its spiritual as also its literary and narrative aspects. The narrative of Sundara Kanda deals exclusively with the achievements of Hanuman in one night in his search for the discovery of Sita's whereabouts. Roused by Jambavan, Hanuman assumes cosmic dimensions and standing on the mount Mahendara, takes a leap through the skies to cross over the distance of a hundred Yojanas that separates Lanka from the shore of the mainland. On the way, he meets with obstruction from Surasa the mother of the Devas, sent by them to test his strength, and from the shadow-catching demoness called Simhika. He overcomes these obstructions without any difficulty. Mainaka, the submarine mountain, comes up by the prompting of the sea-god to give some rest to Hanuman on the way, but Hanuman sets him aside, as he has got to achieve his end in a very brief time. Reaching the shores of Lanka, he is opposed by Lanka Lakshimi, the protecting deity of the place. But in a duel, he subdues her and enters at night into Lanka, assuming the form of a small monkey that could not be noticed by others.

During the night, he goes through every nook and corner of Lanka. The description of the search is interspersed with vivid pictures of the night-life of the Rakshasas of Lanka. Hanuman then enters into the palace of Ravana and searches every where-in gardens, in banqueting halls, concert-rooms and bed-rooms. Scenes of drinking, of sleeping beauties, and even of Ravana snoring on his bed are painted in vivid verbal colours. Not findings Sita anywhere, Hanuman once or twice gets into moods of despair and resolves to commit suicide even. But still, encouraged by the fact that he had the special blessing of Rama, he continues to research, and at last comes across a highwalled garden full of Asoka trees. Hanuman who had not till then noticed or searched that place, gets into that garden and moves from tree to tree, looking for Sita everywhere.

At last he comes across a wide-spreading Simsupa tree under which he finds Sita seated, lean, dressed in worn-out clothes and ever absorbed in the thought of Rama. She is surrounded by a posse of Rakshasa women of grotesque and terrifying forms. Hiding within the branches of the Simsupa tree, Hanuman watches carefully the scenes that are taking place below. Towards the latter part of the night, Hanuman sees Ravana coming with a procession of women to see Sita and convey his love for her and to persuade her to become his wife. Sita, though situated in this tragic and helpless situation, spurns his advances with contempt, gives him an elaborate piece of advice regarding the conduct of honourable men towards women and also threatends him that the consequence of his misbehaviour towards her will be the total destruction of himself and the whole tribe of Rakshasas at the hands of Rama. Sita's challenging talk and contemptuous manner enrage Ravana in the extreme, and he gives Sita an ultimatum that if within two months she does not become subject to his will, he will make a breakfast of her body. He also instructs the guard of Rakshasa women to break the will of Sita by persuasion and threats.

After Ravana's departure, the Rakshasa women indulge in every kind of persecution of Sita until they are warded off by one elderly woman named Trijata, who had a dream of Rama coming to Lanka and destroying all the Rakshasas and rescuing Sita.

Afterwards, while all the Rakshasis are dozing, Hanuman makes an effort to come down and see Sita. But he feels that Sita would doubt his identity, as she knows that the Rakshasas are capable of assuming various forms for deceptive purposes. So from his seat on the branch of the tree he narrates the whole sage of Rama from his early life to the alliance with the monkeys in Kishkindha. Just before she hears this narration about Rama, Sita, falling into a desperate mood, had resolved to commit suicide. But this most unexpected narrative of Hanuman makes her desist from ending her life. Then Hanuman comes before Sita in the form of a monkey and enters into a conversation with her and finally creates confidence in her mind by presenting to her the signet ring that Rama had entrusted with him as a token.

After that, Hanuman enters into a heart-to-heart conversation with Sita and assures her that Rama has not forgotten her but is always thinking of ways and means of recovering her, and that immediately after he receives the news of her discovery, he will be coming to Lanka with an army to destroy Ravana and take her back. Then he receives from Sita her precious crest jewel to be presented to Rama, so that Rama may recognize the bona-fides of Hanuman's report of having met her.

Having thus achieved the main part of his mission, Hanuman wants to meet Ravana personally. For that purpose, he creates a situation by destroying all the trees in that garden so dear to Ravana. When the news about it is conveyed to Ravana by the Rakshasis, he sends a division of Rakshasa troops to capture and chastise the monkey, but all of them are killed by Hanuman with the utmost ease. At last Ravana's powerful son Indrajit binds him by a Brahma-missile and takes him to Ravana's presence. There, before the king of the Rakshasas, Hanuman fearlessly throws a challenge and a threat to Ravana that total destruction of himself and his tribe would be the consequence if he does not immediately restore Sita to Rama. Ravana, incensed by the insolence of the monkey, orders him to be killed, but later, on the persuasion of Vibhishana, reduces the sentence to mutilation.

Large quantities of cloth soaked in oil are now wound round Hanuman's tail and ignited. He is then paraded round the city with his tail on fire. But Hanuman overcomes the Rakshasa guard, and releasing himself from their control, goes about setting fire to a large part of Lanka. Having achieved all these, he leaps back to the main shore to meet his fellow monkeys who are waiting there. Then all the monkey hosts go in a triumphant march to Kishkindha where Rama is camping. Hanuman conveys the news of the discovery of Sita and hands over to Rama the crest jewel of Sita, as a token of the genuineness of his report. After this successful mission of Hanuman, Rama, along with the monkey leaders, starts planning the campaign they have to lead organize Lanka. With this description of Hanuman's achievement of a day and a night, as also of the triumphant return of the monkey army, the Sundara Kanda ends.

A word must be said here about the literary merit of this great text. Valmiki's poetry is characterized throughout by sublimity, felicity and naturalness of expression, and epic grandeur. Sundara Kanda, besides marking the summit of his poetical excellence, is also a masterpiece of characterization. It brings out two great characters, noted alike for the strength and nobility of nature they display. The two characters thus portrayed are those of Hanuman and Sita, the first standing for the ideal of masculine strength and the second for the feminine expression of courage. Hanuman is vividly described as one who never considers anything impossible. He is the very embodiment of strength and self-confidence. No danger or difficulty can thwart him from his purpose. A single individual crossing the seas, penetrating Sita is described by Valmiki with a wealth of details that are both impressive and imposing. Fear is a sentiment that does not come anywhere near Hanuman and relentless action is his motto. It is also to be noted that the source of his power, besides his own inherent strength, is his faith in Rama and the confidence generated by the fact that Rama had entrusted him with the signet-ring as a token to be shown to Sita. It is doubtful whether such a pen-picture of a heroic character as Valmiki has drawn in the Sundara Kanda could be met with anywhere else in the world of literature.

The other character, typifying female heroism, is Sita. In India Sita is always held as the ideal of womanhood. Generally, woman is considered the weaker sex, timid and dependent on man. But in Sita, we get a character that is unparalleled in faithfulness, in courage, and in undaunted heroism. They are as great as those of Hanuman, but the main difference is that these qualities are displayed in a passive way. Sita is abducted by Ravana and in the Sundara Kanda we get a vivid description of how she is confined in the Asoka grove, surrounded by threatening Rakshasis-all alone without anyone to commiserate and console her until she meets Hanuman. Valmiki describes how Ravana tries to seduce this helpless woman with the display of all his wealth and glory and promises of attractive rewards, and having failed in that, threatens her with death and the woeful Sita withstands these allurements and terrorizing tactics with a firmness that cannot be surpassed by the most heroic spirit. Without being cowed down a bit, she gives the most disdainful and fearless reply to Ravana's advances. Valmiki's portrayal of Sita in such a situation is at the same time a poem of pity and a painting of feminine courage offering a challenge to any threatening situation. The source of her courage, as that of Hanuman, is faith in Rama.

Though this Sundara Kanda looks apparently like a narrative of a section of the Rama saga, philosopher-devotees have found a hidden allegoric meaning in the whole narrative. It is represented as the quest of the awakened spiritual aspirant to cross over the ocean of Samsara and seek the Divine Spirit within through an analysis of the various layers of human personality. Hanuman is the awakened soul or intelligence endowed with Sattva quality. Jambavan is the enlightened spiritual teacher who offers him the advice necessary for awakening the spiritual potentialities. The vast ocean is the ocean of Samsara which the aspirant wants to cross. Surasa, Simhika, Malyavan, Lanka Lakshmi etc. who come in his way, is the obstacles that beset the path of the spiritual enquirer. Hanuman's search for Sita all through the night is illustrative of the Gita dictum: 'That which is night for all people, in that the self-controlled sage is awake.' Lanka with all its fortifications and gardens and palaces through which Hanuman makes his search represents the various layers or Kosas in man's mental make-up, through which the enquirer has to penetrate for attaining the goal. The search is arduous and often disappointing, as it was in the case of Hanuman, but the aspirant is to go on with his search undaunted and vigilant, with faith in the Supreme Spirit. Of the Divinity in himself, which is represented by Sita.

This, however, is only a bare outline of the mystic significance of the episode described. Thinkers on the Ramayana have attributed allegorical meanings to all the details also. In Indian scriptural tradition, it is an accepted principle that many accounts which look like stories have indirect spiritual meaning, conveying the principles of the Vedanta. If these principles are directly stated, at will not interest the ordinary people. So they are presented indirectly as allegories. By this it is not meant in any way to mitigate the truth of the narrative. It only means that great events have much more significance than the mind of ordinary man can see. These truths come to the perception of sages and they have attempted to give added significance to events described.

According to the belief of pious Hindus, Sundara Kanda is not merely a narrative of events or an allegory, but also a mine of power on which a devotee can draw for spiritual support in difficult worldly situations. Its recital with faith is considered a panacea for the various ailments and difficulties of man. Its daily repetition is potent enough to lift man up from very difficult situations, to help in the curing of dangerous diseases, to help him attain success and prosperity, and to promote his welfare in life in every way.

Texts dealing with the subject of the ritualistic recital of Sundara Kanda have laid down elaborate rules and Poojas connected with it. The central discipline of these ritualistic recitals consists in the number of times it is repeated. It varies from a repetition of the whole text sixty eight times in sixty eight days to reading it seven times at the rate of seven chapters a day. But those who cannot afford to observe all these rules are allowed to read it according to their capacity with absolute faith in Rama. Those who desire Moksha (liberation) are specially asked to read every day the first chapter dealing with Hanuman's crossing the sea. In this respect Ramayana is compared, nay, equated with the Veda itself. The Veda has its ritualistic portions for the fulfillment of Artha (welfare) Kama (desire) and Dharma (morality). But its ultimate purpose is Moksha (liberation) which is explicity discussed in the Upanishads and implied in the other portions. Of the Ramayana, Sundara Kanda is the core and it can provide all the values or ends sought by man. Thus the Sundara Kanda is a mine of spiritual inspiration and of all-round welfare and strength.

 

CONTENTS

 

Introduction iii
Chapter 1
Hanuman Crossing The Ocean
1-20
  Hanuman preparing himself to take the leap across the ocean-The reaction of the mountain-Hanuman's resolve and his taking the leap-The picture of Hanuman in the sky-Mt. Mainaka's offer of resting place-Surasa's obstruction-The Demoness Simhika's obstruction-Hanuman reaching Lanka's shore.  
Chapter 2
Entry into Lanka at Night
21-26
  Hanuman's first view of Lanka-Hanuman's reflections-Hanuman's decision about his strategem.  
Chapter 3
Confrontation with the embodies Spirit of Lanka
26-31
  What Hanuman saw-Confrontation with the Spirit of Lanka-Subdual of the Spirit.  
Chapter 4
Hanuman's Search in Lanka
31-34
  The sights that Hanuman saw in Lanka.  
Chapter 5
Hanuman seeing Rakshasas and Rakshasis
34-38
  Description of moonlit Lanka-Scenes of the night-life at Lanka-Unable to see Sita.  
Chapter 6
Entering Ravana's Palace
39-42
  The setting of the palace-Night scenes in the campus.  
Chapter 7
Hanuman seeing the Pushpaka-Vimana
43-45
  Unique features of the Pushpaka Vimana.  
Chapter 8
More about Pushpaka Vimana
46-47
  The Super-mansion-vehicle.  
Chapter 9
Hanuman's Visit to the Inner Apartments
47-54
  Scenes in the Inner apartments-Hanuman amidst women-folk  
Chapter 10
Finding Mandodari
54-58
  Ravana amidst his sleeping beauties-Mandodari amidst other women.  
Chapter 11
Search in the Banqueting Hall
59-62
  Scenes in the banqueting hall-Hanuman's discomfiture.  
Chapter 12
Hanuman's Grief
63-65
  Hanuman in a depressed mood-Again on a vigorous search.  
Chapter 13
Hanuman in a Mood of Despair
66-72
  Depressed Hanuman's surmises-Possible disasters in failure of mission-Other alternatives and final resolve.  
Chapter 14
Search in the Asoka Grove
72-76
  The Asoka Grove-Hanuman in the Asoka Grove.  
Chapter 15
The Discovery of Sita
77-81
  Hanuman locates Sita in the Asoka Grove-Hanuman's reflections on Sita.  
Chapter 16
Sorrowing on account of Sita
82-84
  Hanuman's identification of Sita-Soliloquy on Sita's Condition.  
Chapter 17
The Ugly Rakshasa Women
85-88
  Description of the Rakshasa Women-Sita in the Asoka Grove  
Chapter 18
The Coming of Ravana
88-90
  Ravana's procession to see Sita-Ravana as he appeared to Hanuman.  
Chapter 19
The Description of Ascetic Sita
91-93
  A picture of Sita at the approach of Ravana.  
Chapter 20
Ravana Presses his Suit
94-96
  The infatuated Ravana.  
Chapter 21
Sita turns down Ravana's Suit
97-100
  Sita's reprimand.  
Chapter 22
Ravana's Ultimatum
101-105
  Ravana's threatening reaction-Sita's fierce rejoinder-Ravana in a frenzy-Ravana retreats, threatening.  
Chapter 23
The prompting of Sita by the Rakshasa Women
105-107
  Rakshasis' threats to Sita.  
Chapter 24
Rakshasis threatening Sita
107-111
  Sita in Distress-The persuasions and threats of Rakshasis.  
Chapter 25
Sita's Sorrow
111-113
  Sita's reaction to threats.  
Chapter 26
Sita trying to Commit Suicide
113-118
  Despair of Sita-Sita's speculations-Sita's resolution to commit suicide.  
Chapter 27
The Dream of Trijata
118-124
  Trijata's Advice-Dream Visions about Rama and Sita-Dream vision about Ravana's fate-Dream of the Destruction of Lanka.  
Chapter 28
Sita's Attempt to commit Suicide
124-127
  Sita's wailings-Sita's attempt at suicide.  
Chapter 29
The Happy Omens
127-128
Chapter 30
Hanuman resolves to comfort Sita
129-132
  Hanuman's reflections-Hanuman thinking about the pros and cons of events.  
Chapter 31
Narration of Sri Rama's Story
133-135
  Hanuman recounting events-Sita's reaction.  
Chapter 32
Sita Devi noticing Hanuman
135-137
  Sita's reaction to Hanuman's presence  
Chapter 33
Hanuman conversing with Sita
137-140
  Hanuman introducing himself to Sita-Sita about herself.  
Chapter 34
Report on the Welfare of Rama and Lakshmana
140-143
  Hanuman's response and Sita's revived suspicions-Hanuman trying to convince Sita of his identity.  
Chapter 35
Recounting the physical Signs of Rama
144-152
  Sita's query-Hanuman on the form and characteristics of Rama-Meeting of Rama and Sugriva and after-Search of the monkeys-Hanuman on his mission.  
Chapter 36
Giving of the Signet Ring
152-156
  Sita's outpourings on seeing the Signet Ring-Hanuman on Rama's devotion to Sita.  
Chapter 37
Hanuman reveals his Visvarupa
157-163
  Sita on Rama and herself-Sita's underestimation of Hanuman's prowess-Hanuman revealing his real form-Sita's further doubts and hesitation.  
Chapter 38
Giving of the Crest-Jewel
163-170
  Hanuman asks for a token-The crow episode-'Why does Rama delay?' -Hanuman consoling Sita-Handing over of the Crest-Jewel as token.  
Chapter 39
Consoling Sita Devi
170-175
  Sorrowing Sita's repeated misgivings-Hanuman's words of re-assurance.  
Chapter 40
Hanuman being permitted to return
175-177
  Sita's further threat of suicide if there is delay-Hanuman consoling her again.  
Chapter 41
Destruction of the Asoka Grove
178-180
  Hanuman's plan of completing his mission-Destruction of Asoka Grove.  
Chapter 42
The Slaughter of Kinkaras
181-184
  Rakshasa women in fright-Confrontation of Kinkaras with Hanuman.  
Chapter 43
Announcement of Sugriva's Victory
185-187
  Hanuman's first proclamation-Destruction of Rakshasa guard and second proclamation.  
Chapter 44
The Destruction of Jambumali
187-189
  Attack of Jambumali-The fall of Jambumali.  
Chapter 45
The Destruction of the Seven Sons of the Ministers
190-191
  Attack of the sons of the Ministers-The fall of the sons of the Ministers.  
Chapter 46
The Destruction of Five Army Commanders
192-195
  Ravana's exhortation to the five commanders-Destruction of Durdhara-The slaughter of the other commanders.  
Chapter 47
The Killing of Akshakumara
195-201
  Akshakumara in the battle-front-Fight between Aksha and Hanuman-Slaughter of Aksha.  
Chapter 48
Hanuman being bound by Brahma Missile
201-208
  Indrajit starting for battle and Ravana's advice to him-Fight between Indrajit and hanuman-Hanuman bound by Brahma missile-Hanuman dragged to the presence of Ravana  
Chapter 49
Seeing Ravana's Majesty
209-210
  Ravana's majestic appearance-Hanuman's reflections.  
Chapter 50
Prahasta Questioning Hanuman
211-212
  Hanuman under interrogation-Hanuman's reply.  
Chapter 51
Hanuman's Advice
213-217
  Hanuman on the object of his mission-Advice to Ravana.  
Chapter 52
Prevention of the Messenger's execution
217-221
  Vibhishana's objection to execution of a messenger-Vibhishana on why a Messenger should not be killed-Ravana cancels the sentence of execution.  
Chapter 53
Setting fire to Hanuman's Tail
222-226
  Hanuman paraded with his tail ignited-Why the fire did not hurt Hanuman-Hanuman frees himself.  
Chapter 54
The Burning of Lanka
226-231
  Lanka set ablaze-Fire set to Ravana's palace-Consternation among the Rakshasas-Lanka burning completed.  
Chapter 55
Hanuman's Predicament
232-234
  Hanuman's fears about Sita perishing in the fire-Fears dispelled.  
Chapter 56
Hanuman taking a Leap from Lanka
235-238
  Meeting Sita again-Arishta mountain under the weight of Hanuman.  
Chapter 57
Hanuman reaching the northern Side of the Ocean
239-243
  Hanuman's re-crossing of the seas and arrival at the camp of his comrades-Hanuman's announcement and after.  
Chapter 58
Hanuman narrating the affairs connected with Lanka
243-258
  Jambavan's question and Hanuman's reply-The Mainaka episode-Encounter with Surasa and Simhika-Search in Lanka and locating Sita-Ravana trying to seduce Sita-Trijata's dream-Conversation with Sita-Hanuman's fight with the Rakshasas-Hanuman interrogated as a prisoner and sentenced-Burning of Lanka.  
Chapter 59
The Plan of Action for the Future
258-260
  Hanuman on Sita's condition  
Chapter 60
Angada's Speech
260-262
  Angada's proposal regarding what should be done-Wise Jambavan's decision.  
Chapter 61
The Destruction of Madhuvana
262-265
  The Monkeys in a merry mood-Dadhimukha's remonstrations.  
Chapter 62
Attack on the Garden Keepers
265-268
  Garden-keepers at bay-Resolution to inform Sugriva.  
Chapter 63
Conveying the News of the Destruction of Madhuvana
269-271
  Dadhimukha's representations-Sugriva's correct conjecture.  
Chapter 64
The return of Hanuman and Others
272-275
  The monkey army decides to move on-The monkeys reach presence of Rama.  
Chapter 65
The Presentation of the Crest-Jewel
276-278
  Hanuman narrates the condition of Sita to Rama-Presentation of tokens.  
Chapter 66
Questions about Sita's Message
279-280
  Rama's reactions on seeing the Crest-Jewel.  
Chapter 67
Report on Sita's Speech
280-283
  The Crow-incident-The rest of Hanuman's conversation with Sita.  
Chapter 68
Account of the Consolation offered to Sita
284-286
  Sita's fear-Hanuman re-assuring Sita.  

 

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