Narrating the whole story from the entry of Sri Rama into the forest round about the Pampa lake down to the entry of the monkeys into the cave, and complimenting Svayamprabha on the hospitality shown by her and wishing to repay her hospitality, Hanuman inquires of her if he can be of any service to her. Svayamprabha, however, declines his offer saying that, being engaged in the practice of virtue, she has no purpose to achieve through another.Recitation: 00:00 -05:24Translation: 05:28 - 13:03

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 53, "Prayo Upavesha Nishchayaha", Book 4 Canto 53

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.