The omens described. Concluding them to be auspicious, from the thrill that ran through her body at their sight, Sita experiences great joy.Recitation: 00:00 - 02:15Translation: 02:18 - 05:27

Sundarakanda Sarga 30, "Hanuman falls in dilemma", Book 5 Canto 30

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.