Valmiki Ramayana (two Volumes)
author: Gita Press
edition: 2014, Gita Press, Gorakhpur
pages: 1971
ISBN-10: 8129300303
ISBN-13: 9788129300300
Topic: Ramayana
Sundarakanda, chapter 2
This page describes chapter 2 of the Sundarakanda (Sanskrit: Sundarakāṇḍa) located on page 21 of volume 2 in Valmiki’s Ramayana published by Gita Press. The Ramayana captures the story of Rama as he chases and battles king Ravana who captured Sita and transported her to Lanka. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
Summary of contents: Reflecting on the difficulty of penetrating into Lanka, which was strongly guarded by ogres, Hanuman further contracts his body and enters it at moonrise. 17 Appearing in person before Hanuman, while he was making his way into Lanka at night, the mighty ogress presiding over the city stops him, striking him with the palm of her hand. Getting unnerved even though gently smitten with his left fist, she permits the monkey to enter, repeating the words of Brahma (the creator) that the destruction of Lanka should be concluded as imminent when she is overpowered by a monkey
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Sundarakanda, chapter 2” according to 265 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
On this, Lanka emitted a terrible cry and struck that excellent monkey with the palm of her hand. Under the force of her blow, the valiant Son of Maruta let out a roar and closing the fingers of his left hand, pushed her away with his fist. Reflecting ‘She is a woman he controlled his anger, nevertheless the demon fell to the ground instantly, her face distorted and, seeing her lying on the earth, Hanuman, who was full of courage and nobflity, had compassion on her, she being but a woman....
Read full contents: Chapter 3 - Hanuman enters the City
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Getting the jewel and (listening to) the story, Hanumat said, “The Lord will be taking you away. Otherwise, if you feel some hurry, O auspicious one! You get on to my back. I shall show you Sugriva and Raghava today. ” Sita said to Hanumat, “Let Raghava take me away. ” 16-18. Then Hanumat made a stratagem in order to see Dashagriva (Ravana)....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - Manifestation of Vishnu as Rama (part 5)
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
She begged for relief and Brahma said, "During the incarnation of Vishnu as Rama his wife Sita will be carried away by Ravana and Hanuman will come in search of her to Lanka. You will then block the way of that mightly monkey and he will then strike you down by a fierce blow of his hand. You will be then released from the curse and come back to me."...
Read full contents: Story of Lankalakshmi
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