Wonderstruck to behold the splendour and glory of Ravana, Hanuman believes that he could even rule over heaven but for his gross unrighteousness which dragged him down.Recitation: 00:00 - 03:35Translation: 03:39 - 08:22

Sundarakanda Sarga 50, "Hanuman declares himself to be a messenger of Sri Rama', Book 5 Canto 50

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.