This kand completes the story of the ramayana.Ĥ Rama ( the principal character of the ramayana), and his brothers were born as the result of putra-kameshti yagya by Dashratha. Uttar Kand – Rama’s life as king in Ayodhya, the birth of his two sons, Sita’s test of innocence and return to her mother, and Rama’s demise. Yudh Kand or Lanka Kand – Rama’s battle with Ravana, the recovery of Sita and their return to Ayodhya. Sundar Kand – Rama’s journey to Sri Lanka Kishkindha Kand – Rama’s stay at Kishkindha, the capital of his monkey ally Sugriva. These areĪyodhya Kand – Rama’s life in Ayodhya until his banishment.Īranya Kand – Rama’s life in the forest and his abduction by Ravana. The ‘sargas’ are again grouped into books called ‘kands’.ģ The whole story of the Ramayana is written in seven chapters, also known as kands. These verses are grouped into individual chapters called ‘sargas’, wherein a specific event or intent is told. This great epic is composed of rhyming couplets called ‘shlokas’, employing a complex meter called ‘anustup’. Another famous version is by Tulsidas, known as Ramcharitmanas.Ģ. Valmiki’s version is thus also known as Valmiki Ramayana. There are many more versions of this epic are available by various writers. Lord Rama with his brothers, Sita and Hanumanaįollowing are some of the interesting facts from this epic.ġ.
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