THE GREAT EPICS
Ramayan · All Seven Kandas
Journey through the full main storyline, from beginning to end, across original condensed chapters in Hindi and English.
21 Chapters · 7 Sections
ⓘ This collection covers the main narrative arc; it is not an unabridged edition or verse-by-verse original scripture.
KANDA
3 chaptersBala Kanda
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The Kingdom of Ayodhya and the Divine BirthBala Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Vishvamitra, Forest Hermitages and AhalyaBala Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Sita Swayamvara and the Wedding in MithilaBala Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
The Kingdom of Ayodhya and the Divine BirthBala Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Vishvamitra, Forest Hermitages and AhalyaBala Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Sita Swayamvara and the Wedding in MithilaBala Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersAyodhya Kanda
01Coronation Interrupted by Two BoonsAyodhya Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Departure, Grief and the Road to ChitrakutaAyodhya Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Bharata’s Plea and the Sandals on the ThroneAyodhya Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
Coronation Interrupted by Two BoonsAyodhya Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Departure, Grief and the Road to ChitrakutaAyodhya Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Bharata’s Plea and the Sandals on the ThroneAyodhya Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersAranya Kanda
01Dandaka Forest and the SagesAranya Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Shurpanakha, Golden Deer and Sita’s AbductionAranya Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Jatayu, Shabari and the Search for SitaAranya Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
Dandaka Forest and the SagesAranya Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Shurpanakha, Golden Deer and Sita’s AbductionAranya Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Jatayu, Shabari and the Search for SitaAranya Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersKishkindha Kanda
01Meeting Hanuman and the Alliance with SugrivaKishkindha Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Vali, Sugriva and the Duties of a KingKishkindha Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Search Parties and Sampati’s RevelationKishkindha Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
Meeting Hanuman and the Alliance with SugrivaKishkindha Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Vali, Sugriva and the Duties of a KingKishkindha Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Search Parties and Sampati’s RevelationKishkindha Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersSundara Kanda
01Hanuman Leaps Across the SeaSundara Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Ashoka Grove and Sita’s MessageSundara Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03The Burning of Lanka and Hanuman’s ReturnSundara Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
Hanuman Leaps Across the SeaSundara Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Ashoka Grove and Sita’s MessageSundara Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03The Burning of Lanka and Hanuman’s ReturnSundara Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersYuddha Kanda
01The Ocean Bridge and March to LankaYuddha Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02War, Lakshmana’s Crisis and Ravana’s FallYuddha Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Return to Ayodhya and Rama’s CoronationYuddha Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
The Ocean Bridge and March to LankaYuddha Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02War, Lakshmana’s Crisis and Ravana’s FallYuddha Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Return to Ayodhya and Rama’s CoronationYuddha Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→KANDA
3 chaptersUttara Kanda
01Questions of Public Duty and Sita’s ExileUttara Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Lava and Kusha Learn the StoryUttara Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Sita’s Final Witness and the End of the TaleUttara Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→
Questions of Public Duty and Sita’s ExileUttara Kanda — Part 1 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→02Lava and Kusha Learn the StoryUttara Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→03Sita’s Final Witness and the End of the TaleUttara Kanda — Part 3 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.→