Valmiki Ramayana in Malay

Name: Valmiki Ramayana
Author: Valmiki

Valmiki

Ramayana: illustrated cover of the Vedapath edition

EpicWritten by Valmiki5th century BCE (traditional)

Ramayana in Malay

रामायण

Adikavya: The First Poem

A timeless journey of dharma, devotion, exile, and return.

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About This Book

The Ramayana is one of India's most revered epics, narrating the life and journey of Lord Rama, the ideal human being and embodiment of dharma. Through exile, trials, devotion, and unwavering values, the Ramayana explores what it means to live rightly in the world.

How This Book Is Organised

The Ramayana is structured to guide the reader step by step through its narrative.

Kandas

Major sections of the story

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Sargas

Chapters within each Kanda

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Shloka

Verses read one by one

Available Reading Features

This edition of the Ramayana on Vedapath includes:

Original Sanskrit verses (Devanāgarī)

Transliteration for guided reading

Word-by-word meanings

Clear, faithful translations

Contextual explanations for deeper understanding

Kandas of the Ramayana

The Ramayana is traditionally divided into six Kandas.
Each Kanda represents a distinct phase in Rama's journey.

Bāla Kāṇḍa — Book of Youth, Beginnings, and Origins

The Book of Childhood - describes the birth and early life of Rama

Bālakāṇḍa ialah asas binaan Ramayana. Di sinilah dibingkaikan kelahiran karya puisi suci (kāvya-janma), ditegakkan profil dharmika Śrī Rāma, serta dihuraikan prasyarat dinasti, ritual yajña, dan latar kosmologi yang menyediakan gelanggang bagi konflik utama epik.

Divine purposeDestinyDharma in youth

Ayodhya Kanda — Book of Ayodhya (the royal capital and its crisis)

The Book of Ayodhya - describes events in Ayodhya leading to Rama's exile

Ayodhyākāṇḍa ialah titik perubahan etika dan politik yang paling menentukan dalam Ramayana: janji umum untuk menobatkan Rāma sebagai yauvarājya (putera mahkota) runtuh menjadi vanavāsa (pembuangan ke rimba) akibat pertembungan antara dharma raja, keinginan peribadi, dan kuasa…

DutyRenunciationObedience to truth

Araṇya Kāṇḍa - Book of the Forest (The Wilderness/Exile in the Woods)

The Book of the Forest - describes Rama's life in the forest

Araṇyakāṇḍa ialah gerak tengah Ramayana yang paling menentukan: kisah pembuangan berkembang daripada ujian etika kepada bencana epik.

Ascetic lifeTemptationRising conflict

Kiṣkindhā Kāṇḍa — Book of Kiṣkindhā (the Vanara capital; alliance and mobilization)

The Book of Kishkindha - describes the kingdom of the Vanaras

Kiṣkindhākāṇḍa menandai peralihan yang menentukan dalam Ramayana: daripada pengembaraan sunyi di rimba kepada politik pakatan dan tindakan yang tersusun.

FriendshipDevotionHope

Sundara Kanda — Book of Beauty/Excellence (the ‘beautiful’ book, celebrated for its literary and spiritual brilliance)

The Beautiful Book - describes Hanuman's journey to Lanka

Sundarakāṇḍa ialah engsel naratif dan emosi dalam Rāmāyaṇa karya Vālmīki.

BhaktiCourageDivine grace

Yuddha Kanda - (Book of War/Battle)

The Book of War - describes the battle between Rama and Ravana

Yuddhakāṇḍa merupakan kemuncak bersifat kepahlawanan dan teologi dalam Ādikāvya karya Vālmīki. Ia mengisahkan kempen ke Laṅkā yang memuncak dengan kembalinya Sītā dan kejatuhan Rāvaṇa.

JusticeResponsibilityConsequence of actions

Main characters of the Ramayana

Rama
Central Hero
Named in 11,602 verses
Lakshmana
Loyal Brother
Named in 4,812 verses
Ravana
King of Lanka
Named in 4,360 verses
Sita
Divine Consort
Named in 4,016 verses
Hanuman
Supreme Devotee
Named in 3,152 verses
Dasharatha
King of Ayodhya
Named in 2,581 verses
Sugriva
Vanara King
Named in 2,089 verses
Vali
Mighty Vanara
Named in 1,548 verses
Bharata
Righteous Prince
Named in 1,403 verses
Kausalya
Chief Queen
Named in 1,289 verses
Kaikeyi
Queen Consort
Named in 1,004 verses
Vishwamitra
Royal Sage
Named in 950 verses
Vibhishana
Righteous Rakshasa
Named in 943 verses
Indra
King of Devas
Named in 788 verses
IndrajitMeghanada
Crown Prince of Lanka
Named in 638 verses
Angada
Crown Prince
Named in 617 verses
Kumbhakarna
Giant Warrior
Named in 498 verses
Janaka
Philosopher King
Named in 413 verses
Sumantra
Chief Minister
Named in 409 verses
Vashishtha
Royal Guru
Named in 343 verses
Tara
Queen of Kishkindha
Named in 336 verses
Khara
Rakshasa Warlord
Named in 276 verses
Jatayu
Noble Vulture King
Named in 247 verses
Maricha
Demon Sorcerer
Named in 238 verses
Shatrughna
Youngest Prince
Named in 224 verses
Vayu
Wind God
Named in 208 verses
Manthara
Wicked Maid
Named in 204 verses
Jambavan
Ancient Bear King
Named in 186 verses
Sampati
Vulture King
Named in 182 verses
Vishnu
Preserver
Named in 173 verses
Surpanakha
Catalyst
Named in 164 verses
Agastya
Forest Sage
Named in 157 verses
Guha
Nishada King
Named in 150 verses
Nila
Vanara Commander
Named in 148 verses
Kabandha
Cursed Rakshasa
Named in 143 verses
Sumitra
Wise Queen
Named in 140 verses
Shiva
Supreme Deity
Named in 139 verses
Surya
Sun God
Named in 122 verses
Mandodari
Queen of Lanka
Named in 108 verses
SagaraOcean
Lord of Waters
Named in 104 verses
Prahasta
Chief Commander
Named in 102 verses
Sushena
Vanara Physician
Named in 88 verses
Garuda
Divine Eagle
Named in 72 verses
Mainda
Vanara Warrior
Named in 71 verses
Dvivida
Vanara Warrior
Named in 63 verses
Dushana
Rakshasa General
Named in 59 verses
Nala
Divine Architect
Named in 55 verses
Trijata
Compassionate Rakshasi
Named in 53 verses
Shabari
Devoted Ascetic
Named in 52 verses
Gautama
Ascetic Sage
Named in 41 verses
Ahalya
Redeemed Sage's Wife
Named in 35 verses
Subahu
Demon Disturber
Named in 19 verses
Urmila
Silent Sacrificer
Named in 13 verses
Mandavi
Princess of Ayodhya
Named in 5 verses
Shrutakirti
Princess of Ayodhya
Named in 5 verses
Bharadvaja
Hospitality Sage
Valmiki
First Poet

Key episodes

Valmiki and the Krauncha Birds: The First Shloka
Bala Kanda, sarga 2
With Valmiki, Bharadvaja, the hunter, the krauncha pair, Brahma and Narada
The Descent of the Ganga: Sagara's Sons and Bhagiratha
Bala Kanda, sargas 38-44
With Vishvamitra, Rama, Sagara, Keshini, Sumati, Asamanja, Amshuman, Kapila, Dilipa, Bhagiratha, Ganga, Shiva and Brahma
Rama Breaks Shiva's Bow at Mithila
Bala Kanda, sargas 66-67
With Rama, Lakshmana, Vishvamitra and Janaka
Manthara, Kaikeyi and the Two Boons
Ayodhya Kanda, sargas 7-19
With Manthara, Kaikeyi, Dasharatha, Rama, Kausalya and Sumantra
Dasharatha's Curse: The Blind Ascetic's Son
Ayodhya Kanda, sargas 63-64
With Dasharatha, Kausalya, the young ascetic and his blind parents
Bharata Takes Rama's Sandals
Ayodhya Kanda, sargas 112-115
With Bharata, Rama, Shatrughna, Vasishtha and Kaikeyi
Shurpanakha at Panchavati
Aranya Kanda, sargas 17-18
With Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Shurpanakha
The Golden Deer
Aranya Kanda, sargas 42-44
With Ravana, Maricha, Sita, Rama and Lakshmana
Ravana Carries Off Sita
Aranya Kanda, sargas 45-49, 52-56
With Sita, Lakshmana, Ravana and Jatayu
Jatayu Fights Ravana
Aranya Kanda, sargas 50-51, 67-68
With Jatayu, Ravana, Sita, Rama and Lakshmana
Rama Visits Shabari
Aranya Kanda, sarga 74
With Rama, Lakshmana and Shabari
Hanuman Meets Rama
Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 2-4
With Hanuman, Rama, Lakshmana and Sugriva
The Slaying of Vali
Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 14-18
With Rama, Sugriva, Vali, Tara and Lakshmana
Hanuman Leaps the Ocean
Sundara Kanda, sarga 1
With Hanuman, Mainaka, Surasa and Simhika
Hanuman Finds Sita in the Ashoka Grove
Sundara Kanda, sargas 14-40
With Hanuman, Sita, Ravana, Trijata and the rakshasis
Hanuman Burns Lanka
Sundara Kanda, sargas 53-55
With Hanuman, Ravana, Vibhishana, Sita and the rakshasas
Building the Bridge to Lanka (Rama Setu)
Yuddha Kanda, sargas 21-22
With Rama, Samudra, Nala, Sugriva, Lakshmana and the vanaras
Hanuman Brings the Mountain of Herbs (Sanjeevani)
Yuddha Kanda, sargas 74, 101-102
With Hanuman, Jambavan, Vibhishana, Rama, Lakshmana and Sushena
The Final Battle and the Slaying of Ravana
Yuddha Kanda, sargas 108-111
With Rama, Ravana, Matali, Vibhishana and Lakshmana
Sita's Ordeal by Fire (Agni Pariksha)
Yuddha Kanda, sargas 118-121
With Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Agni and Brahma
Rama's Return to Ayodhya
Yuddha Kanda, sargas 124-128
With Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Vibhishana, Sugriva, Hanuman, Bharadvaja, Guha and Bharata

Places in the Ramayana

Lanka
In 12,198 verses
Ayodhya
In 4,707 verses
Dandaka Forest
In 1,924 verses
Ocean / Coast
In 947 verses
Mithila
In 677 verses
Ashrama
In 665 verses
Ganga River
In 391 verses
Janasthana
In 310 verses
Pampa Lake
In 283 verses
Heaven
In 243 verses
Mahendra Mountain
In 239 verses
Chitrakuta
In 233 verses
Bharadvaja Ashrama
In 168 verses
Vashistha Ashrama
In 126 verses
Madhuvana
In 114 verses
Prasravana Mountain
In 106 verses
Agastya Ashrama
In 95 verses
Vindhya Mountains
In 92 verses
Kishkindha
In 80 verses
Panchavati
In 80 verses
Siddhashrama
In 66 verses
Rshyamuka
In 60 verses
Kekaya
In 59 verses
Gautama Ashrama
In 54 verses
Matanga Ashrama
In 53 verses
Yamuna River
In 53 verses
Himalayas
In 52 verses
Kailasha Mountain
In 52 verses
Sarayu River
In 50 verses
Vishvamitra Ashrama
In 50 verses
Godavari River
In 45 verses
Malyavat Mountain
In 43 verses
Kosala
In 41 verses
Netherworld
In 38 verses
Suvela Mountain
In 35 verses
Nandigrama
In 32 verses
Atri Ashrama
In 29 verses
Valmiki Ashrama
In 26 verses
Sutikshna Ashrama
In 24 verses
Setu Bandha
In 20 verses
Shabari Ashrama
In 12 verses
Trikuta Mountain
In 9 verses
Ashoka Vatika
In 1 verse
Oushadhi Mountain
Sarabhanga Ashrama
Sringaverapura

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