Ramayan - Kanda 1 (Sanskrit)

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Ramayan is a real life events of Lord Rama , who was born in the Thretha yug to King Dhasharatha in Auyodhya (India) and is revered as Lord Vishnu himself born to Kill the evil Ashura King Ravana of Lanka, All this happened several thousands of years ago in the Indian Sub continent. The events and places were elaborately detailed by the great Sage Valmiki to Lord Rama's sons Luv & Kush and are being documented in his epic volumes in 6 different Kanda;s. Each kanda has some hundreds of slokas describing Lord Ram's life from Childhood to becoming an adult and fighting to destroy the evil through different means. Reading or hearing Ramayan even once in our life time will bring Moksha to our souls. In order to help myself and the world around I have embarked on this venture to hear this great slokas out with the help of a great Saint Shri Sriram Ghanapathi. Please hear to your hearts content and rejoice and stay blessed. There will be new episodes as we progress in our own pace. To follow the slokas alongside, I refer to this wonderful site ...http://www.valmikiramayan.net/ PS: The episodes are meant to play in the chronological order of its upload date, should there be any jumps please apologise.

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    Kanda_1_BK-030-Yagna_Samrakshnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 4:35


    Rama and Lakshmana while safeguarding the ritual of Sage Vishvamitra for six days and nights, on the last night demons named Maareecha and Subaahu come to hinder the ritual. Rama acts deftly and hits out Maareecha to a long distance, but kills the other, namely Subaahu. Rama thus makes the ritual of sage Vishvamitra a success.

    Kanda_1_BK-029-Sidhdha_Shrama_Gamanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 5:31


    Rama and Lakshmana inquisitively enquired into the Siddhaashrama, Accomplished Hermitage in the earlier chapter for which Sage Vishvamitra informs about the heritage of that hermitage for it once belonged to Vishnu in Vaamna incarnation. Vishvamitra narrates about it and how Vaamna, a dwarfish ascetic boy eradicated evil on earth. It is a suggestion to Rama from Sage Vishvamitra to do likewise in this incarnation of Rama also.

    Kanda_1_BK-028-Asthra_Samharo_Padeshaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 3:55


    Rama requests sage Vishvamitra for endowing annulment missiles, besides projectile ones that have been accorded in the previous chapter. Sage Vishvamitra accords them, and while they are journeying further, they chance to see a picturesque forest on their way and Rama enquires about it.

    Kanda_1_BK-027-Ramaayastra_Pradhaanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 4:40


    Sage Vishvamitra satisfied with the behaviour of Rama in obliging the orders of elders and performing the act that is assigned to him, gives many weapons to Rama, called shastra, astra-s. The weaponry is categorised mainly into two types. One is shastra - a handheld weapon like sword, lance or mace. The other is astra - a projectile missile invoked by reciting hymns. This chapter lists out those missiles that are given to Rama and in next chapter an account of some counter-attack missiles, called upasamhaaraastra-s is given which can be used to nullify the enemy's missiles. In the endnote of this chapter some verses describing the nature of astra-s are incorporated.

    Kanda_1_BK-026-Thaatakaavadhaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 6:04


    Rama encounters his first problem-female demoness Tataka, also called as Taadaka, and eliminates her at the orders of sage Vishvamitra. This is a crucial test put to Rama by Vishvamitra in ascertaining whether Rama is the follower of dharma through elder men's orders or not. Rama eradicates Tataka basing on his own self-confidence.

    Kanda_1_BK-025-ThaataKaavadha_Preranaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 3:48


    Sage Vishvamitra narrates the birth, marriage and curse of demoness Tataka, and bids Rama to eliminate her menace without any hesitation of killing a female, for she is atrocious towards the society.

    Kanda_1_BK-024-Kaama_Shrama_Dharshanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 5:17


    While crossing over the River Ganga, sage Vishvamitra sails them through its confluence with River Sarayu, which flows at their capital Ayodhya. The sage leads them to a deadly forest on the other bank of River Ganga and narrates about the ambushing nature of demoness Tataka, preparing him to kill her.

    Kanda_1_BK-023-Balaathi_balaa_Prapthihi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 3:53


    Rama and Lakshmana proceeding with Vishvamitra sojourn in a hermitage at a place where River Ganga and River Sarayu are confluent. Once god Shiva with his third eye burnt down the physical entity of Manmatha, the Love-god, at this place.

    Kanda_1_BK-022-Rama_Lakshmana_YorniShrakamanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 4:13


    King Dasharatha sends Rama and Lakshmana along with Sage Vishvamitra as requested by the sage. In their course of travel, Sage Vishvamitra imparts a secret knowledge to the young princes Rama and Lakshmana, called bala-atibala- vidya-s, by practicing which nothing can wither their vigour and vitality.

    Kanda_6_YK-021-Rama_becomes_angry_at_the_ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 6:00


    The ire of sage Vishvamitra is shown at king Dasharatha. To pacify sage Vishvamitra, sage Vashishta intervenes and convinces king Dasharatha to send Rama with sage Vishvamitra. While doing so, sage Vashishta enumerates the capabilities of sage Vishvamitra, his knowledge of weaponry. Vashishta also suggests that all those weapons will be given to Rama, if Rama is dispatched with Vishvamitra. At last, Dasharatha agrees to send Rama.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 0:38


    Kanda_1_BK-020-Dhasharatha_Vignaapana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 4:46


    On enquiring details about those dangerous demons that are ravaging sage's ritual, King Dasharatha refuses to send young Rama along with Sage Vishvamitra on many an account, and thus confronts the Sage's wrath.

    Kanda_1_BK-019-Vishvamitrakrutha_Ramayaachana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 3:46


    Sage Vishvamitra asks King Dasharatha to send Rama to protect the Vedic ritual that is being conducted by him, from the demons that are constantly disrupting it. The sage asserts King Dasharatha that he and the other sages in Dasharatha's court know the capabilities of Rama and though Rama is in his adolescence, he can easily kill the demons. But Dasharatha is upset at this request.

    Kanda_1_BK-018-Rama_Janma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 9:53


    After the completion of Vedic ritual all the kings and Sage Rishyasringa took leave of Dasharatha and went away to their countries. After some time Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna are born. Their virtues in childhood and rituals connected thereto are depicted here. Dasharatha then contemplates the marriages of the princes, since marrying sons after completion of education is customary. At that juncture Sage Vishvamitra arrives at the court of Dasharatha seeking help from the king. Dasharatha receives him adoring in high esteem.

    Kanda_1_BK-017-Ruksha_Vaanarothpaththi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 6:18


    The gods become progenitors Vanara heroes at the dictate of Brahma to come to the aid of Rama in annihilating Ravana. The monkey-like Vanara race is procreated by numerous celestials endowing it with peculiar mighty physique and particular power to come to the help of Rama.

    Kanda_1_BK-016-Payasa_Pradhaanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 5:30


    Vishnu agrees to incarnate as human and selects Dasharatha as his father. And when Dasharatha is performing the Vedic ritual called putrakaameSTi a deity called praajaapatya-puruSha arises from the sacrificial fire to give a golden vessel of divine dessert to Dasharatha for distribution among his queens to beget progeny. The three queens on consuming that dessert conceive their children.

    Kanda_1_BK-015-Putrakaamesti_-_Raavana_Vadhayojanaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 6:10


    King Dasharatha commences the putrakaameSTi ritual aiming to beget progeny, under the aegis of Sage Rishyasringa. The celestial beings gather to receive the oblations offered in the Horse Ritual conducted by King Dasharatha. They are perturbed at the atrocities of Ravana, and request Brahma to think for a way to eliminate Ravana. Vishnu arrives there and pacifies Brahma and other celestials with an assurance that he will incarnate as human to eliminate Ravana.

    Kanda_1_BK-014-Ashva_Medhayajanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 9:46


    The Horse Ritual of Emperor Dasharatha is started on the banks of Sarayu River. The details of the arrangements for the participants, and visitors along with some aspects of the Vedic Ritual are narrated.

    Kanda_1_BK-013-Yagnashala_Praveshaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 6:49


    King Dasharatha requests Sage Vashishta, the Royal Priest to commence works for the Vedic ritual. Sage Vashishta instructs all the concerned about the discipline to be observed in executing the works. Sage Vashishta also instructs the minister Sumantra to invite various kings of other countries, and those kings will be received with great hospitality. King Dasharatha along with his wives takes ritual vow and enters ritual hall.

    Kanda_1_BK-012-Ashva_Medhaarambhaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 3:54


    King Dasharatha requests the Sages to conduct the Vedic ritual for which the sages indent paraphernalia, which the ministers are ordered to supply forthwith. This chapter is almost a replication of chapter 8, excepting the inclusion of references to Sage Rishyasringa who by now is available in Ayodhya.

    Kanda_1_BK-011-Rushya_Shrungaagamanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 5:17


    On the advice of his minister Sumantra, Dasharatha proceeds to Anga kingdom to fetch Sage Rishyasringa and his wife Shanta to his capital Ayodhya.

    Kanda_1_BK-010-Rushya_Shrunga_Kathaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 5:36


    Sumantra, the minister continues his narration to his king Dasharatha, about Rishyashringa's arrival at Anga kingdom of King Romapaada and his marriage with Princess Shantha, the daughter of Romapada.

    Kanda_1_BK-009-Raajaa_-Sootha_Samvaadaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 3:37


    Sumantra, the minister of King Dasharatha, details the importance of Sage Rishyasringa and beseeches the king to invite that sage to preside over the contemplated Vedic ritual, for that Sage's entry into any kingdom is auspicious for that land and people.

    Kanda_1_BK-008-Ashvamedha_Sannahaaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 4:23


    Dasharatha decides to perform an elaborate Vedic ritual, called Aswamedha yajna, Horse Ritual, to beget children. He being a considerate king in taking conscience of the courtiers, he discusses this aspect with the Vedic scholars and ministers of his court, beforehand.

    Kanda_1_BK-007-Mantriguna_Gouravam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 4:24


    The truthful and upright characters of the ministers of Dasharatha are portrayed, who make the rulership meaningful with their virtuous, skilful and efficient administration. Along with the political ministers, the religious ministry is also portrayed.

    Kanda_1_BK-006-Raajaanu_Shaasavam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 5:07


    The riches and happiness enjoyed by the people, under the rein of Emperor Dasharatha, along with the details of its valiant heroes, elephants, horses and the town planning are narrated.

    Kanda_1_BK-005-Ayodhya_Varnavam (City ayodhya detailed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 4:11


    We enter the capital of the Emperor Dasharatha. The pomp and glory of his capital is depicted along with its town planning and grandeur of the city, and its residents.Please click on the link to follow the recitals... http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga5/bala_5_frame.htm

    Kanda_1_BK-004-Ramayana_Gaanam (Lava and Kusha assigned to sing the epic & rAma listens to it).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 6:34


    Valmiki composed twenty four thousand verses and taught them to Lava and Kusha, the sons of Rama and Seetha. The two youngsters sing the ballad among the assemblages of sages and saints, and win laurels. Rama on seeing the boys singing on the streets and king's ways of Ayodhya, brings them to his palace, and summons all his brothers and ministers to listen to the ballad. Rama himself is put to the turmoil, for the ballad sung by these youngsters narrates the legend of Seetha. But he himself collecting his calm, Rama paid his attention to listen the 'Legend of Seetha' siithaayaH charitam mahat as Valmiki calls Ramayana.Please click this link to follow the recitals ...http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga4/bala_4_frame.htm

    Kanda_1_BK-003-Samkshipta_Rama_Katha (vAlmIki gets divine guidance to compile the epic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 6:47


    The scheming of the composition of epic Ramayana is described here. Whole of the epic is rendered in its quintessence, as to how Sage Valmiki scheduled the narration of important milestones of the epic.Please click this link to follow the recitals ... http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga3/bala_3_frame.htm

    Kanda_1_BK-002-Brahma_Aagamanam (vAlmIki gets divine guidance to compile the epic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 7:14


    Sage Valmiki goes to river Tamasa for a bath and sees a couple of birds, of which a hunter kills one. Valmiki unintentionally utters a poem, which is rich in grammar and new in metre, of which he is very much confused as to why such a poem has come from his tongue. Brahma, the presiding deity of letters appears and ordains Valmiki to author Ramayana, excellent epic of Rama, for which purpose alone he gave such divine meter and grammar to him.Please refer to the link to follow the recitals .... http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga2/bala_2_frame.htm

    Kanda_1_BK-001-Samksheparamayanam (nArada briefs vAlmIki about rAma & rAmAyaNa in a nutshell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 16:23


    Divine sage Narada arrives at the hermitage of Sage Valmiki in order to enlighten him and keep him informed of his duty to author the epic poem Ramayana. In the dialogue between these two sages, Valmiki elicits from Narada about most virtuous person on earth, namely Rama. In this opening chapter, while eulogizing Rama Narada gives an outline of Ramayana, truly highlighting those aspects that are the keynotes in this epic, like virtuosity, generosity, morality, chastity and the like.Valmiki Ramayana is said to have been composed basing on each of the twenty-four letters of Gayatri Hymn, and a thousand verses are arranged into one book under the caption of each letter. Though that classification, or dividing verses into thousand chapters is unavailable now, the twenty-four verses identified with the 24 letters of Gayatri hymn, called as Gayatri Ramayana, is available and it is given in the endnote of this page. In tune with the scheme of Gayatri, Ramayana starts the first verse with letter ta an auspicious letter.Please refer the link to read the recitals.... http://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga1/bala_1_frame.htm

    Kanda_1_BK-000-Dhyana_Shlokas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 4:52


    "The One Who is adorned with a white garment, Who is All-Pervading, Who is bright as a full moon, Who has four arms, and Who has a pleasant smiling face, may be meditated upon to extinguish all obstacles."Courtesy: Valmikiramayan.net

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