On Vishvamitra apprising Janaka of the eagerness of Sri Rama and Lakshmana to see his famous bow, Janaka reveals to him its glory and tells him how he got it as well as Seetha and also of his pledge to give her in marriage to Sri Rama if he would string it.
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Balakanda Sarga 67 "Shiva Dhanur Bhamgaha" (book 1 canto 67)

This podcast includes an authentic Sanskrit recitation and the reading of a genuine translation in English by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, India. This is not a western translation of the Valmiki Ramayana, nor a re-telling in any form. It is translated by Hindus from within the tradition, and it is thereby recommended as the most authentic recitation and English reading available.

The Ramayana recitation by Sriram-ghanapaathi HariSitaramamurti-ghanapathi is taken from archive.org. The reading is from the English version of Srimad Valmiki Ramayan translation by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, India.