Ramayana: "Kishkindhakanda"

 Ramayana Forth Kanda: The Kishkindhakanda

Kishkindhakanda is the fourth book or section of the epic Ramayana. It primarily focuses on the events that occur in the kingdom of Kishkindha, where Rama forms an alliance with the monkey king Sugriva and his army. Here are the key elements and events covered in the Kishkindhakanda:

1. Meeting Hanuman: Rama and Lakshmana continue their search for Sita and arrive at the hermitage of Matanga Rishi, located near the kingdom of Kishkindha. They meet Hanuman, the mighty monkey warrior and devotee of Lord Rama, who becomes instrumental in their quest to find Sita.

2. Sugriva's Story: Hanuman introduces Rama and Lakshmana to Sugriva, the exiled monkey king of Kishkindha. Sugriva tells Rama about his troubled past, his enmity with his brother Vali, and his desire to reclaim his kingdom.

3. Vali's Defeat: Rama agrees to help Sugriva by defeating Vali and restoring Sugriva's kingship. Rama engages in a fierce battle with Vali, with Sugriva's assistance. Vali is ultimately defeated and killed by Rama, establishing Sugriva as the rightful king of Kishkindha.

4. Friendship and Alliance: Rama forms a close bond of friendship with Sugriva and they pledge their loyalty to each other. Rama promises to help Sugriva find and defeat the demon king Ravana, while Sugriva commits his monkey army to aid Rama in his mission to rescue Sita.

5. Search for Sita: Sugriva dispatches groups of monkeys in all directions to search for Sita. They explore various regions, including the southern shores and the Himalayas, in their quest for information about Sita's whereabouts.

6. Hanuman's Leap: Hanuman, the mighty monkey and devotee of Rama, leaps across the ocean to reach the island of Lanka, where Sita is held captive by Ravana. He locates Sita, conveys Rama's message to her, and reassures her of their imminent rescue.

The Kishkindhakanda serves as a turning point in the Ramayana, as Rama forms an alliance with Sugriva and the monkey army. It marks the beginning of the strategic planning and preparation for the eventual war against Ravana and the rescue of Sita.


Bolo Subha... Dupahar... Shaam.... Jai Siya Ram...

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