Still retaining his life and vital energy by virtue of the gold chain bestowed on him by Indra, though pierced in the breast with a deadly arrow, Vali indignantly reproaches Sri Rama in many ways.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:00Translation: 09:03 - 21:53

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 18, "Ramena Valivadha Samardhanam", Book 4 Canto 18

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.