The Authentic Valmiki Ramayana

Apr 01 2024 4
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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.

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Aranya Kanda Sarga 40, "Raavana Krutham Maaricha Nirbhartha Sanam" (Book 3 Canto 40)

Apr 01 2024 10 mins  
Ravana reproaches Maaricha and commands him to help him in his mission. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:51 Translation: 04:52 - 10:45

Aranya Kanda Sarga 39. "Sahayya Karana Nirakaran" (Book 3 Canto 39)

Mar 28 2024 10 mins  
Maaricha tries to bring Ravana round. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:30 Translation: 04:31 - 10:15

Aranya Kanda Sarga 38, "Rama Guna Varnanam"(Book 3 Canto 38)

Mar 27 2024 12 mins  
Narrating his own experience of Sri Rama's prowess, Maaricha asks Ravana not to provoke Sri Rama. Recitation: 00:00 - 05:40 Translation: 05:41 - 12:34

Aranya Kanda Sarga 37, "Maaricha Kritha Ravana Bodhaha" (Book 3 Canto 37)

Mar 23 2024 11 mins  
Maaricha tries to dissuade Ravana from his purpose. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:35 Translation: 04:39 - 11:09

Aranya Kanda Sarga 36, "Sahayyartham Ravana Prathana" (Book 3 Canto 36)

Mar 20 2024 9 mins  
Ravana tells Maaricha how he has been wronged by Rama and asks for his help in taking away Sita. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:29 Translation: 04:32 - 09:40

Aranya Kanda Sarga 35, "Maaricham Prathi Punaha Ravana Agamanam" (Book 3 Canto 35)

Mar 15 2024 17 mins  
Ravana calls on Maricha once more. Recitation: 00:00 - 07:04 Translation: 07:11 - 17:03

Aranya Kanda Sarga 34, "Sita Apaharane Ravanotthejanam" (Book 3 Canto 34)

Mar 05 2024 10 mins  
Shoorpanakha instigates Ravana to abduct Sita. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:49 Translation: 04:50 - 10:30

Aranya Kanda, Sarga 33, "Ravana Nirbartha Sanaa" (Book 3 Canto 33)

Mar 05 2024 9 mins  
Shoorpanakha twits Ravana. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:33 Translation: 04:34 - 09:57

Aranya Kanda Sarga 32, "Shoorpanakha Krita Ravana Bala Stuthi" (Book 3 Canto 32)

Feb 27 2024 10 mins  
Shoorpanakha approaches Ravana in Lanka. Recitation: 00:00 - 04:37 Translation: 04:38 - 10:28

Aranya Kanda Sarga 31, "Ravana Maaricha Samvadhaha" (Book 3 Canto 31)

Feb 23 2024 20 mins  
Ravana goes over to take away Sita on the advice of Akampana and returns in deference to the advice of Maaricha. Recitation: 00:00 - 08:48 Translation: 08:49 - 20:07