Sampurna Ramayana 6.0

Ramayana encompasses the entirety of the epic, from the Bal Kand depicting Rama's childhood and divine attributes to the Uttar Kand narrating Rama's departure and teachings. The narrative unfolds through seven kands: Bal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, Aranya Kand, Kishkindha Kand, Sundar Kand, Lanka Kand, and Uttar Kand.

1. Bal Kand: This segment delves into Rama's early years, his celestial nature, and lineage. It narrates Dasharatha's paternity of Rama and introduces Kaikeyi, Sumitra, and the birth of Rama to Queen Kausalya. This section immerses in Rama's childhood, the liberation of Ahilya, and Sita's swayamvara.
2. Ayodhya Kand: Focuses on Rama's exile to the forest and King Dasharatha's demise.
3. Aranya Kand: Chronicles Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana's life in the woodland, including the Surpnakha episode and Sita's abduction by the demon king Ravana.
4. Kishkindha Kand: Details Rama's encounters with Hanuman, Jambavan, Jatayu, Bali, Sugriva's coronation, and the quest for Sita aided by Sugriva and Hanuman.
5. Sundar Kand: Illustrates Hanuman's journey to Lanka, meeting Vibhishan, Lanka's burning, and his encounter with Sita in Ashok Vatika.
6. Lanka Kand: Elaborates on the battle between Rama and Ravana, Ravana's demise, Sita's trial by fire, Rama's return to Ayodhya, and Vibhishan aiding in his brother Ravana's downfall.
7. Uttar Kand: Chronicles Sita's exile and the birth of Lava and Kusha in Vishwamitra's hermitage. It further portrays Rama's transition to Vaikunth along with insights into Ram Gita.

Main Characters:

• Dasaratha - King of Ayodhya.
• Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra - Wives of King Dasharatha.
• Bharata, Lakshman, Shatrughna - Brothers of Rama.
• Sita - Wife of Rama.
• Raja Janak - Father of Sita.
• Hanuman - Devotee of Rama.
• Ravana - Demon King of Lanka who abducted Sita.