Even though unable to bear the cool weather during the monsoon, emaciated as he was due to the agony of his separation from Sita, and chatting with Lakshmana on the unbearability of his said separation from Sita, Sri Rama describes the rainy season.Recitation: 00: 00 - 13:04Translation: 13:09 - 31:45

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 29, "Hanumath Sugreeva Samvadaha", Book 4 Canto 29

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.