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Uttara Kanda

उत्तरकांड

The Uttara Kanda, the later book, tells the history of Ravana and Hanuman, Rama's reign, Sita's exile and the birth of Lava and Kusha, Sita's return to the earth and Rama's final departure.

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What happens in the Uttara Kanda

Agastya visits the new king and tells the history of the rakshasas: the founding of Lanka, Ravana's birth, his boons, his conquests and the curses that sealed his fate. He also tells how Hanuman got his powers and why he forgot them.

Rama hears that his people doubt Sita, and sends her away. Lakshmana leaves her near Valmiki's ashram, where Lava and Kusha are born. Shatrughna kills Lavana and founds Mathura.

At Rama's Ashwamedha in the Naimisha forest, the twins sing the Ramayana, and Rama recognises his sons. Sita returns to the earth. Years later Time comes as an ascetic, Lakshmana leaves his body, and Rama walks into the Sarayu with his people and returns to his divine form.

A note on the Uttara Kanda

Many scholars regard the Uttara Kanda, like parts of the Bala Kanda, as a later addition to Valmiki's core poem. It is part of the traditional text and is presented here in full.

Contents

The 111 sargas of the Uttara Kanda

Each sarga opens with its Sanskrit shlokas, the same in English letters, and the meaning in Hindi and English.

  1. Sarga1 43 shlokas The Sages Visit King Rama ऋषियों का राम दर्शन After Rama's coronation the great sages led by Agastya come to Ayodhya to bless him. They praise the slaying of Ravana and above all the slaying of Indrajit.
  2. Sarga2 34 shlokas The Line of Pulastya पुलस्त्य का वंश Rama asks why Indrajit was so feared. Agastya begins the history of Ravana's family with the sage Pulastya and his son Vishrava.
  3. Sarga3 36 shlokas Kubera Gets Lanka कुबेर को लंका Vishrava's son Vaishravana, Kubera, wins from Brahma the lordship of wealth and the Pushpaka, and settles in the empty city of Lanka.
  4. Sarga4 32 shlokas The First Rakshasas प्रथम राक्षस Agastya tells how Brahma created beings to guard the waters, and from them came the rakshasa brothers Heti and Praheti and their line down to Sukesha.
  5. Sarga5 47 shlokas Malyavan, Sumali and Mali माल्यवान, सुमाली और माली Sukesha's three sons win boons, have Vishwakarma build them Lanka and begin to torment the gods.
  6. Sarga6 71 shlokas The Gods Turn to Vishnu देवताओं की विष्णु से प्रार्थना The gods go to Shiva, who sends them to Vishnu. Vishnu promises to destroy the three rakshasas, who march on heaven.
  7. Sarga7 55 shlokas Vishnu Fights the Rakshasas विष्णु और राक्षसों का युद्ध Vishnu, riding Garuda, meets the rakshasa host and kills Mali with his discus.
  8. Sarga8 29 shlokas The Rakshasas Flee to the Underworld राक्षसों का पाताल भागना Malyavan turns back to fight but is driven off, and Sumali and the survivors flee from Lanka to the underworld.
  9. Sarga9 48 shlokas The Birth of Ravana रावण का जन्म Sumali sends his daughter Kaikasi to Vishrava. She bears Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Shurpanakha and Vibhishana.
  10. Sarga10 49 shlokas The Brothers' Boons भाइयों के वरदान The brothers perform fierce penance. Ravana asks that no god or demon can kill him, Vibhishana asks for steadfast virtue and Kumbhakarna, tricked by Saraswati, asks for long sleep.
  11. Sarga11 52 shlokas Ravana Takes Lanka रावण का लंका पर अधिकार Sumali urges Ravana to claim Lanka. Kubera, at his father's advice, leaves the city to Ravana and moves to Kailasa.
  12. Sarga12 32 shlokas Marriages in Lanka लंका में विवाह Ravana is crowned. Shurpanakha marries, and Ravana marries Mandodari, daughter of Maya. Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana also take wives, and Indrajit is born.
  13. Sarga13 42 shlokas Ravana's Insolence रावण का अहंकार Kumbhakarna falls into his long sleep. Ravana harasses gods and sages, and Kubera's envoy warning him is killed.
  14. Sarga14 30 shlokas War with the Yakshas यक्षों से युद्ध Ravana marches with his ministers against Kubera and slaughters the yakshas.
  15. Sarga15 45 shlokas Ravana Defeats Kubera कुबेर की पराजय Ravana defeats his half-brother Kubera and seizes the Pushpaka chariot.
  16. Sarga16 50 shlokas Nandi's Curse नंदी का शाप Stopped at Shiva's mountain, Ravana mocks Nandi's monkey face and is cursed to be destroyed by monkeys. He tries to lift Kailasa and is crushed by Shiva's toe until he sings his praise.
  17. Sarga17 43 shlokas Vedavati's Curse वेदवती का शाप In the Himalayas Ravana assaults the ascetic maiden Vedavati. She enters the fire, vowing to be reborn to cause his death.
  18. Sarga18 36 shlokas King Marutta's Sacrifice मरुत्त का यज्ञ Ravana disrupts the sacrifice of King Marutta, and the gods hide in the forms of animals and birds.
  19. Sarga19 32 shlokas Anaranya's Curse अनरण्य का शाप Ravana kills King Anaranya of Ayodhya, who curses him to die at the hands of a descendant of his line.
  20. Sarga20 32 shlokas Narada's Advice नारद की सलाह Narada flatters Ravana and suggests he conquer Yama, the lord of death, rather than mortals.
  21. Sarga21 46 shlokas Ravana Attacks Yama's Realm यमलोक पर आक्रमण Ravana storms the realm of Yama and frees the souls of the dead.
  22. Sarga22 50 shlokas Yama Holds Back यम का संयम Yama raises his rod of death, but Brahma asks him to spare Ravana to keep his boon true, and Yama withdraws.
  23. Sarga23 54 shlokas Nagas and Varuna नाग और वरुण Ravana conquers the city of the serpents and battles the sons of Varuna.
  24. Sarga24 42 shlokas Captive Women and Shurpanakha's Grief बंदी स्त्रियाँ और शूर्पणखा Ravana carries off the daughters of kings and sages, who curse him. Shurpanakha mourns her husband, whom Ravana killed by mistake, and he sends her to Dandaka with Khara.
  25. Sarga25 52 shlokas Indrajit's Sacrifices इंद्रजीत के यज्ञ Ravana finds his son performing sacrifices that give him magical powers. He also strikes a pact with the demon Madhu, husband of his cousin Kumbhinasi.
  26. Sarga26 61 shlokas Rambha and Nalakubara's Curse रंभा और नलकूबर का शाप Ravana assaults the apsara Rambha, betrothed to Kubera's son Nalakubara, who curses Ravana to die if he ever forces a woman.
  27. Sarga27 50 shlokas Ravana Marches on Heaven स्वर्ग पर चढ़ाई Ravana crosses Kailasa and attacks Indra's heaven.
  28. Sarga28 49 shlokas Battle with the Gods देवताओं से युद्ध Sumali is slain by a Vasu, and Indrajit enters the battle.
  29. Sarga29 42 shlokas Indra Captured इंद्र का बंदी होना In a battle in darkness Indrajit uses his magic to capture Indra.
  30. Sarga30 55 shlokas The Name Indrajit इंद्रजीत नाम Brahma secures Indra's release, gives Meghanada the name Indrajit and a boon, and tells Indra his defeat came from his sin against Ahalya.
  31. Sarga31 43 shlokas Ravana at the Narmada नर्मदा तट पर रावण Rama asks if no one ever defeated Ravana. Agastya tells how Ravana came to worship Shiva on the bank of the Narmada.
  32. Sarga32 73 shlokas Kartavirya Arjuna Captures Ravana कार्तवीर्य अर्जुन द्वारा रावण बंदी King Kartavirya Arjuna of the thousand arms dams the Narmada, washing away Ravana's offering, and in the fight takes Ravana prisoner.
  33. Sarga33 23 shlokas Pulastya Frees Ravana पुलस्त्य द्वारा मुक्ति Hearing of it, the sage Pulastya goes to Kartavirya Arjuna and secures his grandson's release.
  34. Sarga34 46 shlokas Vali Humbles Ravana वाली द्वारा रावण का मान भंग Ravana attacks Vali at his prayers. Vali tucks him under his arm and carries him across the four oceans, and Ravana asks for his friendship.
  35. Sarga35 65 shlokas Hanuman's Childhood हनुमान का बचपन Rama asks why Hanuman did not kill Vali. Agastya tells how the infant Hanuman leapt at the rising sun and was struck down by Indra's thunderbolt.
  36. Sarga36 63 shlokas Hanuman's Boons and Curse हनुमान के वरदान और शाप Vayu withdraws the air from the worlds in grief, and the gods bless Hanuman with boons. For his mischief the sages make him forget his strength until reminded.
  37. Sarga37 24 shlokas The First Morning of the Reign शासन का पहला प्रभात After the sages leave, Rama begins his reign, woken each morning by bards and holding court.
  38. Sarga38 33 shlokas Farewell to Janaka and the Kings जनक और राजाओं की विदाई Rama sends Janaka, Yudhajit and the allied kings home with gifts and honour.
  39. Sarga39 30 shlokas Gifts for the Allies मित्रों को उपहार The kings depart, and Rama honours the vanaras, bears and rakshasas who fought for him.
  40. Sarga40 30 shlokas Hanuman's Wish हनुमान की इच्छा Rama bids farewell to Sugriva and Vibhishana. Hanuman asks only to live as long as Rama's story is told, and Rama embraces him.
  41. Sarga41 22 shlokas The Pushpaka Returns to Kubera पुष्पक की वापसी Rama sends the Pushpaka back to Kubera, and the chariot promises to come whenever he calls.
  42. Sarga42 36 shlokas Sita's Wish सीता की इच्छा In the Ashoka garden of the palace Rama and Sita spend happy days. Sita is with child and wishes to visit the hermitages by the Ganga.
  43. Sarga43 23 shlokas What the People Say प्रजा की बातें Rama asks his friend Bhadra what the people say about him. Bhadra reluctantly reports that they praise Rama but gossip that he took back Sita after she lived in Ravana's house.
  44. Sarga44 21 shlokas Rama Calls His Brothers भाइयों को बुलाना Rama is shaken and summons Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna.
  45. Sarga45 25 shlokas The Decision कठोर निर्णय Rama tells his brothers that he cannot bear the people's blame and orders Lakshmana to leave Sita near Valmiki's hermitage, forbidding any argument.
  46. Sarga46 34 shlokas Lakshmana Takes Sita लक्ष्मण का सीता को ले जाना At dawn Lakshmana drives Sita out with Sumantra. Sita, believing she is going to the hermitages she longed for, notices ill omens.
  47. Sarga47 18 shlokas Across the Ganga गंगा पार They cross the Ganga by boat, and Lakshmana breaks down in tears.
  48. Sarga48 26 shlokas Lakshmana Tells Sita लक्ष्मण का सीता को बताना Lakshmana tells Sita that Rama has abandoned her. She faints, then sends Rama a message of dignity and asks Lakshmana to go.
  49. Sarga49 24 shlokas Valmiki Shelters Sita वाल्मीकि का आश्रय The young ascetics find Sita weeping and call Valmiki, who knows who she is and takes her to the women of his hermitage.
  50. Sarga50 20 shlokas Lakshmana's Sorrow लक्ष्मण का दुख Watching from across the river, Lakshmana grieves, and Sumantra begins to comfort him.
  51. Sarga51 32 shlokas Durvasa's Prophecy दुर्वासा की भविष्यवाणी Sumantra reveals that Durvasa long ago foretold to Dasharatha that Rama would part from Sita and from his brothers.
  52. Sarga52 19 shlokas Lakshmana Returns लक्ष्मण की वापसी Lakshmana reaches Ayodhya and finds Rama grieving. He comforts him and urges him to bear it as a king.
  53. Sarga53 26 shlokas The Story of King Nriga राजा नृग की कथा Rama tells Lakshmana how King Nriga was cursed to become a lizard for keeping petitioners waiting, a warning to attend to the people's needs.
  54. Sarga54 19 shlokas Nriga's Atonement नृग का प्रायश्चित्त Nriga places his son on the throne and accepts his fate.
  55. Sarga55 21 shlokas The Story of Nimi राजा निमि की कथा Rama tells how King Nimi and Vasishtha cursed each other to lose their bodies.
  56. Sarga56 29 shlokas Vasishtha's New Birth वसिष्ठ का नया जन्म Vasishtha is reborn from Mitra and Varuna, while Nimi chooses to dwell in the eyelids of all beings.
  57. Sarga57 20 shlokas Nimi's Line निमि का वंश From Nimi's body the sages bring forth Mithi, founder of Mithila and ancestor of the Janakas.
  58. Sarga58 25 shlokas The Story of Yayati ययाति की कथा Rama tells of King Yayati, cursed with old age by the sage Shukra for wronging his daughter Devayani.
  59. Sarga59 23 shlokas Puru Takes His Father's Age पुरु का त्याग Yayati's son Puru takes on his father's old age, and Yayati makes him heir over his elder son Yadu.
  60. Sarga60 18 shlokas The Sages from the Yamuna यमुना के ऋषि One spring night sages led by Chyavana arrive from the banks of the Yamuna to ask for Rama's protection.
  61. Sarga61 25 shlokas The Terror of Lavana लवण का आतंक The sages tell of Lavana, son of Madhu, who carries Shiva's spear and devours ascetics.
  62. Sarga62 21 shlokas Rama Chooses Shatrughna शत्रुघ्न का चयन Rama asks which brother will kill Lavana. Shatrughna offers, and Rama decides to crown him king of Madhu's land.
  63. Sarga63 31 shlokas Shatrughna Is Crowned शत्रुघ्न का अभिषेक Shatrughna is anointed king and receives a divine arrow from Rama.
  64. Sarga64 18 shlokas Rama's Battle Advice राम की युद्ध सलाह Rama tells Shatrughna to attack Lavana when he is away from his spear.
  65. Sarga65 39 shlokas A Night at Valmiki's Hermitage वाल्मीकि आश्रम में रात Travelling ahead of his army, Shatrughna stays at Valmiki's hermitage, where the sage tells him the story of King Kalmashapada.
  66. Sarga66 17 shlokas The Birth of Lava and Kusha लव और कुश का जन्म That very night Sita gives birth to twin sons. Valmiki names them Kusha and Lava, and Shatrughna rejoices to hear it.
  67. Sarga67 26 shlokas Chyavana's Warning च्यवन की चेतावनी Chyavana tells Shatrughna how King Mandhata was killed by Lavana's spear.
  68. Sarga68 20 shlokas Waiting at the Gate द्वार पर प्रतीक्षा Shatrughna waits at the city gate for Lavana to return from his hunt without his spear.
  69. Sarga69 40 shlokas The Death of Lavana लवण वध Lavana returns, and Shatrughna kills him with Rama's divine arrow.
  70. Sarga70 17 shlokas The City of Madhura मधुरा नगरी The gods grant Shatrughna a boon, and he builds the city of Madhupura on the Yamuna.
  71. Sarga71 24 shlokas The Song in the Hermitage आश्रम में गीत In the twelfth year Shatrughna visits Ayodhya. On the way at Valmiki's hermitage he hears the Ramayana sung and is moved to tears.
  72. Sarga72 21 shlokas Shatrughna Meets Rama शत्रुघ्न की राम से भेंट Shatrughna reaches Ayodhya, spends days with Rama and returns to Madhura.
  73. Sarga73 19 shlokas The Brahmin's Dead Son ब्राह्मण का मृत पुत्र A brahmin brings his dead child to the palace gate and blames Rama's rule for the untimely death.
  74. Sarga74 33 shlokas Narada's Explanation नारद का स्पष्टीकरण Narada tells Rama that the child died because someone in the kingdom is practising penance against the order of the age.
  75. Sarga75 19 shlokas Rama Searches the Kingdom राम द्वारा राज्य में खोज Rama calls for the Pushpaka and searches the land in every direction.
  76. Sarga76 52 shlokas Shambuka शंबूक Rama finds the ascetic Shambuka doing penance and kills him, and the brahmin's son returns to life. This episode has been debated for centuries.
  77. Sarga77 22 shlokas Agastya's Gift अगस्त्य का उपहार Rama visits Agastya, who gives him a divine ornament and explains where it came from.
  78. Sarga78 30 shlokas The Story of King Shveta राजा श्वेत की कथा Agastya tells how King Shveta, who gave no gifts in life, had to eat his own flesh in heaven until he gave Agastya the ornament.
  79. Sarga79 20 shlokas King Danda राजा दंड Rama asks how the Dandaka forest came to be empty. Agastya tells of Danda, son of Ikshvaku, who ruled there.
  80. Sarga80 18 shlokas Danda's Crime दंड का अपराध Danda assaults Araja, daughter of the sage Shukra.
  81. Sarga81 22 shlokas Shukra's Curse शुक्र का शाप Shukra curses Danda's kingdom to be destroyed by a rain of dust, and it becomes the Dandaka wilderness.
  82. Sarga82 20 shlokas Rama Returns to Ayodhya राम की अयोध्या वापसी Rama performs his evening worship, spends the night with Agastya and flies home.
  83. Sarga83 20 shlokas Rajasuya or Ashvamedha राजसूय या अश्वमेध Rama proposes a rajasuya sacrifice. Bharata warns that it would bring war on other kings.
  84. Sarga84 18 shlokas Lakshmana Suggests the Horse Sacrifice लक्ष्मण का अश्वमेध सुझाव Lakshmana proposes the ashvamedha instead and begins the story of Vritra.
  85. Sarga85 22 shlokas The Slaying of Vritra वृत्र वध Lakshmana tells how Indra killed the demon Vritra at Vishnu's urging.
  86. Sarga86 21 shlokas Indra Cleansed इंद्र की शुद्धि Indra is freed from the sin of killing Vritra by an ashvamedha, showing the sacrifice's power.
  87. Sarga87 29 shlokas The Story of Ila इल की कथा Rama tells of King Ila, who entered a grove sacred to Shiva and was turned into a woman.
  88. Sarga88 24 shlokas Ila and Budha इला और बुध As Ila, she meets Budha, son of the Moon, and they marry.
  89. Sarga89 25 shlokas The Kimpurushas किंपुरुषों की उत्पत्ति Ila's companions become the kimpurushas, and Ila bears a son, Pururavas.
  90. Sarga90 24 shlokas Ila Restored इल का पुनः पुरुष होना Through an ashvamedha to Shiva, Ila regains his male form.
  91. Sarga91 26 shlokas Preparing the Ashvamedha अश्वमेध की तैयारी Rama resolves to perform the ashvamedha in the Naimisha forest and invites kings and sages.
  92. Sarga92 19 shlokas The Horse Is Released अश्व छोड़ना Rama releases the sacrificial horse with Lakshmana guarding it, and the great sacrifice begins with a golden image of Sita by his side.
  93. Sarga93 19 shlokas Valmiki Arrives with the Twins वाल्मीकि का शिष्यों सहित आगमन Valmiki comes to the sacrifice with Lava and Kusha and tells them to sing the Ramayana everywhere.
  94. Sarga94 32 shlokas The Twins Sing Before Rama राम के सामने गायन Lava and Kusha sing before Rama and the assembly, who are spellbound. They refuse the gold Rama offers.
  95. Sarga95 16 shlokas Rama Sends for Sita सीता को बुलवाना Recognising his sons, Rama sends word to Valmiki that Sita may come and prove her purity before the people.
  96. Sarga96 24 shlokas Valmiki Brings Sita वाल्मीकि का सीता को लाना Valmiki leads Sita into the assembly and swears to her purity by all his penance.
  97. Sarga97 27 shlokas Sita Returns to the Earth सीता का भूमि प्रवेश Sita calls on the Earth to receive her if she has never thought of anyone but Rama. The ground opens, the Earth goddess rises on a throne and takes her away.
  98. Sarga98 27 shlokas Rama's Grief राम का शोक Rama is overcome with grief and anger at the Earth. Brahma consoles him and tells him the rest of his story is in the epic.
  99. Sarga99 20 shlokas The Years of Rule शासन के वर्ष Rama completes the sacrifice and rules on. In time Kausalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi pass away.
  100. Sarga100 25 shlokas A Message from Kekaya केकय का संदेश Yudhajit of Kekaya sends word through his priest Gargya asking Rama to conquer the land of the gandharvas, and Bharata leads the army.
  101. Sarga101 18 shlokas Bharata's Conquest भरत की विजय Bharata defeats the gandharvas and founds the cities of Takshashila and Pushkalavati for his sons Taksha and Pushkala.
  102. Sarga102 17 shlokas Kingdoms for Lakshmana's Sons लक्ष्मण के पुत्रों के राज्य Rama gives kingdoms in the west to Lakshmana's sons Angada and Chandraketu.
  103. Sarga103 17 shlokas Time Comes as an Ascetic काल का आगमन Time himself comes to the palace gate disguised as an ascetic and asks to speak to Rama alone.
  104. Sarga104 19 shlokas The Message from Brahma ब्रह्मा का संदेश Rama posts Lakshmana at the door with the order that whoever interrupts will die. Time tells Rama that Brahma asks him to return to his divine abode.
  105. Sarga105 18 shlokas Durvasa at the Door द्वार पर दुर्वासा The sage Durvasa arrives and threatens to curse the whole kingdom unless he sees Rama at once. Lakshmana chooses to sacrifice himself and goes in.
  106. Sarga106 18 shlokas Lakshmana Departs लक्ष्मण का प्रस्थान On Vasishtha's advice Rama renounces Lakshmana instead of killing him. Lakshmana goes to the Sarayu, stops his breath and is taken up to heaven.
  107. Sarga107 21 shlokas Rama Prepares to Leave राम के प्रस्थान की तैयारी Rama decides to follow Lakshmana and crowns Kusha and Lava kings of the southern and northern Kosala lands. Bharata resolves to go with him.
  108. Sarga108 38 shlokas The Faithful Gather भक्तों का एकत्र होना Shatrughna crowns his sons Subahu and Shatrughati and joins Rama. The vanaras, bears and people come to follow him. Rama asks Vibhishana, Hanuman and Jambavan to stay on earth.
  109. Sarga109 22 shlokas The Great Procession महाप्रस्थान Rama walks in silence toward the Sarayu, followed by his brothers, his people and every living being of Ayodhya.
  110. Sarga110 28 shlokas Rama Returns to His Divine Form राम का वैकुंठ गमन At the Sarayu Brahma and the gods await. Rama enters the water with his brothers and returns to his form as Vishnu, and all who followed him attain heaven.
  111. Sarga111 25 shlokas The Merit of the Ramayana रामायण की महिमा The epic closes with the blessings of hearing and reciting the Ramayana: long life, prosperity and freedom from sin.

Who is in the Uttara Kanda

All characters
61 sargasRamaरामRama, prince of Ayodhya and seventh avatar of Vishnu, is the hero of the Ramayana. Exiled for fourteen…27 sargasRavanaरावणRavana, the ten-headed king of Lanka, is the antagonist of the Ramayana. A great scholar and devotee of…26 sargasLakshmanaलक्ष्मणLakshmana, son of Dasharatha and Sumitra, is Rama's devoted younger brother who followed him into exile and guarded…16 sargasShatrughnaशत्रुघ्नShatrughna was the youngest of Rama's brothers and twin of Lakshmana, the quiet, loyal prince who served Bharata,…14 sargasSitaसीताSita, found in a furrow by King Janaka of Mithila, married Rama when he broke Shiva's bow and…12 sargasIndraइंद्रIndra is the king of the gods. In the Ramayana he fathers Vali, is humbled by Ravana and…11 sargasAgastyaअगस्त्यAgastya is the great sage of the south who gives Rama divine weapons in the forest, sends him…11 sargasBharataभरतBharata, son of Dasharatha and Kaikeyi, refused the throne his mother won for him. He went to Chitrakoot…

Stories from the Uttara Kanda

All Ramayana stories
StoryLuv-Kush and the Ashwamedha Horseलव-कुश और अश्वमेध का घोड़ाRaised in Valmiki's hermitage and taught the Ramayana and the use of arms, Rama's twin sons Luv and Kush captured the horse of his Ashwamedha sacrifice and tied…StoryHow Long Did Lord Rama Live? His Reign, Age and Departureश्री राम कितने वर्ष जीए?The Valmiki Ramayana says Rama ruled Ayodhya for 11,000 years in the Treta Yuga, and that he departed by walking into the river Sarayu, returning to his form…StoryLava and Kusha: Sita’s Sons and Her Return to the Earthलव-कुश: सीता के पुत्र और पृथ्वी में लीन होनाBanished while carrying Rama's children, Sita raised their twin sons Lava and Kusha in Valmiki's hermitage. When reunited, asked once more to prove her purity, Sita called on…

Frequently asked questions

How many sargas are in the Uttara Kanda?
111 sargas in the edition used here.
How does the Ramayana end?
Rama enters the Sarayu river with his followers and returns to his form as Vishnu.