Seeking to divert the minds of the other monkeys from the rebellious note struck by Tara, whose advice readily found favour with Angada and others, Hanuman warns Angada of the dire consequences which were sure to follow in case he chose to stay away from home, and assuring him of Sugriva&#39;s amiability and disarming all his fears about him, tries to convince him that they had better return to Kishkindha and report themselves to their king.Recitation: 00:00 - 03:45Translation: 03:49 - 09:40

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 55, "Monkeys decide to fast unto death", Book 4 Canto 55

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.