1Bala Kandaबालकाण्डः
Rāma’s youth, the lineage of Ikṣvāku, Viśvāmitra’s ashram, Ahalyā’s release, and Rāma’s marriage to Sītā—establishing dharma, kingship, and the beginnings of the epic’s central bonds.
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All seven kāṇḍas
Short summaries for each book; choose a kāṇḍa to open a dedicated page with every sarga linked to the reader.
The seven books
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2Ayodhya Kandaअयोध्याकाण्डः
The promised consecration, Kaikeyī’s boons, Rāma’s exile for fourteen years, and the royal household’s grief—turning Ayodhyā’s glory toward the forest path of duty.
Jump to sargas3Aranya Kandaअरण्यकाण्डः
Life in the wilderness with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa, encounters with sages and rākṣasas, Śūrpaṇakhā’s mutilation, the golden deer, and Rāvaṇa’s abduction of Sītā—the pivot toward separation and sorrow.
Jump to sargas4Kishkindha Kandaकिष्किन्धाकाण्डः
Alliance with Sugrīva in Kiṣkindhā, the story of Vālī, the search for Sītā entrusted to the vānaras, and Hanuman’s dedication—mobilizing allies before the crossing to Laṅkā.
Jump to sargas5Sundara Kandaसुन्दरकाण्डः
Hanuman’s leap across the ocean, discovery of Sītā in Aśoka grove, confrontation with Laṅkā’s hosts, and the burning of the city—hope renewed that Rāma’s mission can succeed.
Jump to sargas6Yuddha Kandaयुद्धकाण्डः
The bridge to Laṅkā, vast armies clashing, colossal duels, Rāvaṇa’s fall, and Rāma’s reunion with Sītā—culminating the war and preparing the return to kingship.
Jump to sargas7Uttara Kandaउत्तरकाण्डः
The later reign, gossip and trial by fire, separation from Sītā, her refuge with Vālmīki, and the birth of Lava and Kuśa—closing threads of duty, compassion, and poetic succession.
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