while going to Kishkindha alongside Sugriva and others with intent to make short work of Vali, Sri Rama sees a delightful grove and inquires of Sugriva as to whose hermitage it was. Sugriva tells him in reply that the hermitage belonged to a group of sages known by the name of Saptajanas, who had bodily ascended to heaven.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:12Translation: 05:19 - 12:38

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 14, "Valinam Prathi Yudhdha Ahvanam" , Book 4 Canto 14

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.