Ramayana
Bala Kanda: The Birth of Rama and the Foundations of the Ramayana
A complete, in-depth guide to Bala Kanda of the Ramayana — Dasharatha’s sacrifice, the birth of Rama and his brothers, Vishvamitra’s training, the protection of yajna, Ahalya’s liberation and Rama’s marriage to Sita.
Ayodhya Kanda: Exile, Duty and the Testing of Dharma
An encyclopaedic guide to Ayodhya Kanda of the Ramayana — Rama’s exile, Kaikeyi’s boons, Dasharatha’s grief, Bharata’s renunciation and the testing of dharma in family and kingship.
Aranya Kanda: Forest Exile, Surpanakha and the Abduction of Sita
A complete guide to Aranya Kanda of the Ramayana — Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the forest, the sages, Surpanakha, Khara and Dushana, the golden deer, Jatayu and the abduction of Sita.
Kishkindha Kanda: Hanuman, Sugriva and the Alliance of Dharma
A complete guide to Kishkindha Kanda of the Ramayana — Rama’s meeting with Hanuman, alliance with Sugriva, the defeat of Vali, Tara’s wisdom and the beginning of the search for Sita.
Sundara Kanda: Hanuman’s Leap, Search and Devotion
A detailed guide to Sundara Kanda of the Ramayana — Hanuman’s ocean crossing, discovery of Sita in Lanka, burning of the city, and the spiritual meaning of courage joined with devotion.
Yuddha Kanda: The War in Lanka and the Victory of Dharma
A complete guide to Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana — the bridge to Lanka, Vibhishana’s refuge, the great war, Indrajit, Kumbhakarna, Ravana’s fall and the restoration of Sita.
Uttara Kanda: Rama Rajya, Sita’s Exile and the Final Teachings of the Ramayana
A complete guide to Uttara Kanda of the Ramayana — Rama Rajya, the later story of Sita, Lava and Kusha, Ravana’s background, royal duty, public sorrow and the final return of Rama.