Telling the monkeys how the cave was brought into existence, the ascetic woman, who name was Svayamprabha, feeds the newcomers, the monkeys, with fruits and roots etc., and, when they had taken rest, inquires of them what brought them to that spot.Recitation: 00:00 - 03:20Translation: 03:23 - 08:18

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 52, "Vanaraihi Swagamana Hethu Kathanam", Book 4 Canto 52

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.