The Ramayan Podcast

The end of the Sundar Kand.

Hanuman is captured. The burning of Lanka, Rama's army marches to the sea, and Ravana rejects sage advice.

The beginning of the Sundar Kand. Hanuman flies to Lanka and meets Sita.

The end of the Kishkinda Kand. Hanuman learns the whereabouts of Sita!

The beginning of the Kishkinda Kand. Rama and Lakshman meet Hanuman and Sugriva.

Rama begins his search for Sita.

Ravana kidnaps Sita!

The beginning of the Aranya Kand, Book 3 of the Ramayana

The end of the Ayodhya Kand (Book 2 of the Ramayan)

Bharat obeys Rama's command and returns to Ayodhya

A decision is made; Rama gives Bharat his command.

King Janak arrives in the forest.

Will Shri Rama return to Ayodhya?

Bharata's party reaches Rama, Sita and Lakshman

Bharat is the guest of the sage Bharadvaja at Prayag, then continues his search for Rama.

Bharat begins his expedition into the forest.

Bharata rejects the throne and decides to find Rama in the forest.

Sumantra returns to Ayodhya and reports to the King.

Rama, Sita and Lakshman meet the sage Valmiki and travel to Chitrakuta

The two Princes and Sita ferry across the Ganges and journey to Prayag

Rama, Sita, and Lakshman leave Ayodhya

Ram prepares for exile, speaking with Kausalya and Sita

Queen Kaikeyi claims her two boons from King Dasharatha

The beginning of the Ayodhya Kand. Dasharatha decides to make Rama his regent.

The bridal party is welcomed; the end of the Bal Kand

Rama and family return to Ayodhya

The wedding of Rama and Sita

Dasharatha travels to Mithila for the wedding.

The confrontation with Parasurama; preparations for the wedding

Rama breaks the bow of Shiva and wins Sita's hand.

In Mithila, Ram first encounters Sita.

Rama and Lakshman's journey with the sage Vishvamitra.

The birth of Lord Rama

The conclusion of the story of King Pratapabanu and his rebirth as the demon king Ravana

A 30-minute segment from BalKand, the first book of the Ramayan, telling stories which preface the birth of Lord Rama.