Kishkindha 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.
At Pampa, Hanuman approaches the two princes and recognizes their purpose. He brings Rama to Sugriva, who has been displaced by his brother Vali. Rama and Sugriva promise mutual help: Rama will assist Sugriva, and the vanaras will help search for Sita. Hanuman’s wisdom and devotion become central to the rest of the epic.
The episode invites readers to consider duty, compassion and the consequences of choices. Continue through the kand in order to follow the story from its beginning to its conclusion.