Chapter 5 · Kishkindha

Valmiki Ramayana · Kishkindha Kanda · 5 stages

1. 

   5A · A voice that earns trust

   Approach the strangers and discover a common purpose.

   Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 1–10

2. 

   5B · The cost of the alliance

   Ram keeps his word to Sugriv: Vali falls to Ram’s arrow, and Sugriv is made king.

   Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 11–28

3. 

   5C · A promise recalled

   Carry Ram’s message and hear Tara’s counsel.

   Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 29–47

4. 

   5D · At the edge of hope

   Lead the search through exhaustion, the cave and new information.

   Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 48–63

5. 

   5E · Remembering strength

   Hear Jambavan and prepare for the leap.

   Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 64–67

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