Lakshmana warns Sugriva to rectify his mistake in neglecting his duty of conducting a search for Sita, which amounted to ingratitude on his part, and not to follow the path of his elder brother, Vali.Recitation: 00:00 - 03:30Translation: 03:35 - 09:14

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 35, "Tharaya Lakshmana Santhvanam", Book 4 canto 35

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.