The Ramayana Volume 2( Aranya Kishkindha and Sundara Kandam)

The Ramayana Volume 2: Aranya Kanda Kishkindha Kanda and Sundara Kanda continues the epic saga of Lord Rama's journey as narrated by Valmiki. This volume includes three important sections: Aranya Kanda (The Book of the Forest) Kishkindha Kanda (The Book of Kishkindha) and Sundara Kanda (The Book of Beauty).In the Aranya Kanda Rama accompanied by his wife Sita and his loyal brother Lakshmana begins his life in exile in the forest. This section details the many trials and adventures they face including the abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravana. The kidnapping sets in motion Rama’s quest to rescue her leading to his alliance with various powerful figures and the gathering of an army to confront Ravana.The Kishkindha Kanda focuses on Rama’s alliance with the monkey king Sugriva. Rama helps Sugriva reclaim his throne and in return Sugriva provides Rama with the assistance of his monkey army in searching for Sita. This book introduces the powerful monkey warrior Hanuman who becomes a key ally in Rama’s battle against Ravana.