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4. Kishkindha Kand
The Book of Kishkindha · 67 sargas
On Rishyamukha hill comes the first meeting with Hanuman — and from his speech alone Rama knows this is no ordinary messenger. Rama and Sugriva swear friendship; Rama kills Vali and wins Sugriva the throne of Kishkindha. The vanara armies are sent out in all four directions, and Sampati reveals that Sita is held in Lanka.
Key Episodes
- The first meeting with Hanuman — recognised by his speech alone
- Rama and Sugriva swear friendship with Agni as witness
- Vali is killed and Sugriva crowned
- The search for Sita in all four directions
- Sampati reveals that Sita is in Lanka
- Jambavan reminds Hanuman of the strength he had forgotten
Shlokas
Kishkindha Kand
नानृग्वेदविनीतस्य नायजुर्वेदधारिणः । नासामवेदविदुषः शक्यमेवं विभाषितुम् ॥
nānṛgveda-vinītasya nāyajurveda-dhāriṇaḥ / nāsāmaveda-viduṣaḥ śakyam evaṁ vibhāṣitum
Rama tells Lakshmana about Hanuman: One untrained in the Rig Veda, who has not held the Yajur Veda, who does not know the Sama Veda — could never speak like this. A person is measured by how they speak.