Casting his eyes all round while remaining perched on the top of that Shimshapa tree, Hanuman catches sight of Sita in a temple and recognises her by virtue of her characteristics and age.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:17Translation: 09:21 - 22:26

Sundarakanda Sarga 16, "Hanuman's grief at the plight of Seetha", Book 5 Canto 16

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.