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Having given his opinion, which differed from that of his companions, Hanumān asked Rāma for His view. Rāma thanked all …

Sugrīva was alarmed by Rāma’s statement. He was still convinced that Vibhishana was inimical. The monkey king tried again to …

Sugrīva wanted Vibhishana to be taken captive and perhaps even killed. The Rākṣasa was Rāvaṇa’s brother. His allegiance to Rāma …

Rāma explained that even an enemy must be received with hospitality according to scriptural rules. If a person comes seeking …

Everyone present was moved deeply by Rāma’s speech. With tears flowing from his eyes Sugrīva said, “It is no wonder …

Sugrīva gave Vibhishana Rāma’s message. Feeling reassured, the Rākṣasa descended to the earth along with his devoted followers. He went …

Rāma glanced affectionately at Vibhishana. He spoke soothingly to the Rākṣasa, welcoming him. Rāma then asked him about Rāvaṇa’s strengths …

Vibhishana told Rāma about Rāvaṇa’s boon. He described the power of Rāvaṇa’s chief warriors—Kumbhakarna, Indrajit, Prahasta, Mahodara and others. All …

Rāma replied to Vibhishana, “I have indeed heard of all these exploits of Rāvaṇa which you have truthfully related. Hear …

Vibhishana again bowed to Rāma and promised to render Him every assistance in the upcoming battle. Rāma ordered Lakṣman to …

Hanumān then approached Vibhishana and asked how the army could possibly cross the ocean. After thinking for some while, Vibhishana …

As Rāma sat on the beach Rāvaṇa’s spy flew over the Vanara army. He determined its size and power and …

Rāvaṇa became perturbed. He ordered a demon named Suka to carry a message to Sugrīva. “Tell the monkey that he …

Rāvaṇa told Suka to warn Sugrīva off. It would not be possible for monkeys and bears to defeat Rākṣasas. Not …

The powerful Suka turned himself into a large bird and flew swiftly across the sea. He swooped over the monkey …

Rāma ordered the monkeys to let Suka go. The demon again rose into the air and asked for Sugrīva’s reply …

Sugrīva sent a message that Rāvaṇa would not escape even if he sought shelter in the furthermost part of the …

After Suka had left, Rāma sat with a concentrated mind at the edge of the sea. He meditated on the …

Rāma was furious with Samudra. Feeling insulted, He stood firmly on the beach, forcibly stringing His great bow. His eyes …