The Authentic Valmiki Ramayana Archiv
413 Episoden
13 Minuten
Enjoined by Sage Vasishtha, Sri Rama undertakes a vow to bathe early next morning, worship the gods and sleep for the night on a mat of Kusha grass. On waking up the next morning, he says his Sandhya prayers and Brahmanas wish him a propitious day. The citizens decorate the city in order to give it a festal appearance and it is thronged with men eager to witness the installation of Sri Rama as Prince Regent.
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:52
Translation: 04:53 - 13:00
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:52
Translation: 04:53 - 13:00
11 Minuten
At the instance of the Emperor, Vasishta calls at Sri Rama's palace and instructing him alongwith Sita to fast for the night, returns to Dasharatha. Permitted by the sage, the Emperor adjourns the assembly and retires to the gynaeceum.
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:28
Translation: 04:29 - 11:15
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:28
Translation: 04:29 - 11:15
19 Minuten
Apprehending obstruction of Sri Rama's installation from an ominous dream, Dasharatha summons Sri Rama immediately and asks him to observe certain sacred vows preliminary to installation along with Sita. Bidding him go by his father, Sri Rama enters his mother's gynaeceum and, after receiving her blessings, retires along with Sita, already present there, to his own palace.
Recitation: 00:00 - 07:30
Translation: 07:31 - 19:23
Recitation: 00:00 - 07:30
Translation: 07:31 - 19:23
22 Minuten
Urged by the Emperor to solemnize the installation of Sri Rama as Prince Regent, Vasishta enjoins in his turn Dasharatha's ministers, Sumantra and others, to get ready all requisites for the ceremony. Sent by Sumantra, Sri Rama in the meantime calls on his father, who announces his decision to install him as Prince Regent and also tenders some opportune advice to him. Sri Rama's chums break the news to Sri Rama's mother Kausalya; treasuring in his mind the exhortation of his father and bowing low to him, Sri Rama returns to his own apartments.
Recitation: 00:00 - 08:23
Translation: 08:24 - 21:54
Recitation: 00:00 - 08:23
Translation: 08:24 - 21:54
23 Minuten
Dasharatha apprises the assembly of his intention to retire from active rule after relegating the power to Sri Rama's able hands and the councillors with one voice ditto the proposal and urge the Emperor to expedite matters.
Recitation: 00:00 - 09:09
Translation: 09:10 - 23:22
Recitation: 00:00 - 09:09
Translation: 09:10 - 23:22
24 Minuten
Bharata having left for his maternal grandfather's capital along with Shatrughna, Emperor Dasharatha makes up his mind to install Sri Rama as his Regent and, summoning a number of princes for consultation, confers with them on the subject.
Recitation: 00:00 - 09:04
Translation: 09:05 - 24:17
Recitation: 00:00 - 09:04
Translation: 09:05 - 24:17
13 Minuten
On the departure of Parashurama, Sri Rama hands over the bow of Lord Vishnu to Varuna (the god of water) and, sending his army ahead, King Dasharatha enters Ayodhya. After some days Prince Yudhajit, Bharata's maternal uncle takes away Bharata and Shatrughan to his father's capital.
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:53
Translation: 04:54 - 12:31
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:53
Translation: 04:54 - 12:31
11 Minuten
Fitting the arrow to the bow of Lord Vishnu and declaring it as unfailing, Sri Rama asks Parashurama to point out at whom it may be discharged, and at the instance of the latter puts and end to his title to the (ethereal) worlds earned by him through his austerities. Recognising Sri Rama to be no other than Lord Vishnu and taking leave of him, Parashurama withdraws to Mount Mahendra in order to resume his austerities.
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:50
Translation: 03:51 - 10:54
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:50
Translation: 03:51 - 10:54
12 Minuten
Turning a deaf ear to Dasharatha's prayer, Parashurama relates the history of the bows belonging to Lords Shiva and Vishnu and challenges Sri Rama to string the bow of Lord Vishnu in his possession.
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:24
Translation: 04:25 - 12:07
Recitation: 00:00 - 04:24
Translation: 04:25 - 12:07
10 Minuten
Taking leave of Janaka and Dasharatha, Vishvamitra returns to his own hermitage and, accepting large presents, Dasharatha too turns back to Ayodhya along with his sons and their newly-wedded brides. On the way the irascible and redoubtable Parashurama, a sworn enemy of the Kshatriyas, suddenly appears before them, axe in hand, and Vasishta and the other sages accompanying the party offer worship to him.
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:50
Translation: 03:51 - 09:56
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:50
Translation: 03:51 - 09:56
16 Minuten
Janaka escorts Dasharatha and his four sons clad in nuptial attire to the pavilion erected for the wedding. Placing Vishvamitra and Shatananda ahead, Vasishta conducts the marriage ceremony. Sri Rama and his three brothers clasp the hand of Sita and her sisters. Singing and dancing for joy, the gods rain heavenly flowers on the brides and bridegrooms.
Recitation: 00:00 - 06:17
Translation: 06:18 - 16:17
Recitation: 00:00 - 06:17
Translation: 06:18 - 16:17
11 Minuten
Vasishta and Vishvamitra jointly ask for the hand of the two daughters of Kushadhvaja in favour of Bharata and Shatrughna and Janaka acquiesces in the proposal. Thereupon Dasharatha gets his sons to perform the rite of Samaavartana and himself performs the Naandishraaddha.
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:57
Translation: 03:58 - 10:34
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:57
Translation: 03:58 - 10:34
10 Minuten
Recounting his own pedigree, Janaka offers the hand of his two daughters, Sita and Urmila, to Sri Rama and Lakshmana, respectively.
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:54
Translation: 03:55 - 10:18
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:54
Translation: 03:55 - 10:18
19 Minuten
Janaka sends for his younger brother Kushadhwaja, from Sankashya. Invited by him, Dasharatha meets Janaka at the latter's palace, where at the instance of Dasharatha, Vasishta glorifies the race of Ikshvaku.
Recitation: 00:00 - 06:56
Translation: 06:57 - 18:33
Recitation: 00:00 - 06:56
Translation: 06:57 - 18:33
8 Minuten
With a large number of followers, Dasharatha proceeds to Mithila for the wedding and is received with signal honour by Janaka and his people and comfortably lodged.
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:16
Translation: 03:17 - 08:10
Recitation: 00:00 - 03:16
Translation: 03:17 - 08:10
