Told by an ogre, Shardula by name, that an army of monkeys led by Sugriva was advancing towards Lanka, Ravana dispatched an ogre, Shuka by name, as an envoy to carry his message to Sugriva. While commencing to deliver the message to Sugriva, Shuka is captured by the monkeys; but Sri Ramam causes him to be set free and he delivers the message to Sugriva.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:32Translation: 06:37 - 15:25

Yuddhakanda Sarga 21 (Book 6 Canto 21)

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.