The Balakanda, composed by the sage Valmiki, is the opening book of the Ramayana, narrating the divine birth of Bhagavan Rama, his childhood, his training under the guidance of great sages, and the sacred wedding with Sita, daughter of King Janaka. This Kanda shines with the purity of Rama’s character, the glory of Dharma, and […]

The Ayodhyakanda, the second book of the Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, portrays the deeply moving events in Ayodhya that change the course of Rama’s life. It narrates the preparations for Rama’s coronation, the sudden twist of destiny caused by Kaikeyi’s demands, and Rama’s acceptance of exile. The kanda beautifully depicts the grief of King Dasharatha, the […]

The Aranyakanda, the third book of the Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, narrates the forest life of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana. It describes their encounters with sages, their battles with rakshasa-s, the episode of Shurpanakha, and the heroic defeat of Khara, Dushana, and their army. The kanda reaches a turning point with the abduction of Sita by […]

The KishkindhaKanda, the fourth book of the Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, unfolds in the forested realm of the vanara-s and marks the beginning of Rama’s alliance with Sugriva and Hanuman. It narrates Rama’s meeting with Hanuman, the forging of friendship with Sugriva, and the compassionate yet decisive support he offers in Sugriva’s battle against Vali. The […]

The Sundarakanda, composed by the sage Valmiki, is one of the most revered and uplifting sections of the Ramayana narrating the heroic journey of Sri Hanuman as he leaps across the ocean to Lanka in search of Sita, the beloved consort of Bhagavan Rama. This Kanda shines with Hanuman’s unwavering devotion, boundless strength, and deep […]

The YuddhaKanda, the sixth book of the Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, narrates the climactic battle between Rama and Ravana in the land of Lanka. It unfolds the intense war between the forces of dharma and adharma, showcasing the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion of Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman. The kanda vividly describes the strategies of war, the […]

The Ramayana Mahatmya highlights the greatness and spiritual significance of the Ramayana, extolling the merits of reading, listening to, and reflecting upon this sacred epic. It explains how the Ramayana is not merely a story, but a path to inner purification, devotion, and righteous living. Through various verses and traditional narrations, it emphasises that even […]

Prashnottara-Ratna-Malika (Garland of Gem-like Questions and Answers), composed by Sri Shankaracharya, is a profound and concise text that presents key philosophical, ethical, and spiritual ideas through a series of 67 verses, each with multiple questions and pithy answers. By answering each question with a concise, illuminating response, Sri Shankaracharya offers a clear path to spiritual […]

This e-book presents the thoughts and contemporary perspectives of Prof. B. Mahadevan on Sandhyavandana, offering a meaningful and relevant understanding of this timeless practice. It explains the importance of sun worship and highlights Sandhyavandana as a nitya-karma. The book outlines the structure of the Sandhyavandana mantra-s and discusses significant aspects of its prayoga, helping readers […]