Weighing the pros and cons of comforting Sita or remaining mum, now that he had come to know everything about Sita at first hand, Hanuman decides upon the former course at the psychological moment.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:54Translation: 07:55 - 17:54

Sundarakanda Sarga 31, "Hanuman began to narrate story of to Seetha", Book 5 Canto 31

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.