Ramayana

• 1.1
  Sarga 1
  सर्गः 1
  Saint Narada visits hermitage of Valmiki
  100 verses
• 1.2
  Sarga 2
  सर्गः 2
  Valmiki goes to river Tamasa for morning ablutions
  43 verses
• 1.3
  Sarga 3
  सर्गः 3
  Valmiki composes the great epic
  39 verses
• 1.4
  Sarga 4
  सर्गः 4
  Valmiki composes the Ramayana in 24,000 verses
  36 verses
• 1.5
  Sarga 5
  सर्गः 5
  Dasaratha's kingdom and greatness of Ayodhya
  23 verses
• 1.6
  Sarga 6
  सर्गः 6
  Description of riches, comforts, etc of the subjects of the kingdom during Dasaratha's reign
  28 verses
• 1.7
  Sarga 7
  सर्गः 7
  King Dasaratha's court and description of the virtues of ministers
  24 verses
• 1.8
  Sarga 8
  सर्गः 8
  Dasaratha had no sons to continue the Ikshvaku race
  24 verses
• 1.9
  Sarga 9
  सर्गः 9
  Sumantra relates the story of sage Rsyasringa to Dasaratha tells him he would get sons after performance of a…
  20 verses
• 1.10
  Sarga 10
  सर्गः 10
  Sumantra narrates the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to Anga
  33 verses
• 1.11
  Sarga 11
  सर्गः 11
  Sumantra gives further details of the story narrated by Sanatkumara
  31 verses
• 1.12
  Sarga 12
  सर्गः 12
  Dasaratha requests Rsyasringa to perform the sacrificethe priests order him to procure necessary materials and to…
  22 verses
• 1.13
  Sarga 13
  सर्गः 13
  Dasaratha requests Vasishta to commence the sacrifice
  41 verses
• 1.14
  Sarga 14
  सर्गः 14
  Dasaratha performs aswamedhayaga on the bank of Sarayu according to vedic rites
  60 verses
• 1.15
  Sarga 15
  सर्गः 15
  Dasaratha commences putreshti under the guidance of Rsyasringa
  34 verses
• 1.16
  Sarga 16
  सर्गः 16
  Devatas urge Visnu to incarnate in human form to destroy Ravana
  32 verses
• 1.17
  Sarga 17
  सर्गः 17
  At the instance of Brahma, devas procreate different forms of monkey chiefs and bears
  37 verses
• 1.18
  Sarga 18
  सर्गः 18
  Dasaratha sends Rsyasringa and the kings and to their respective places
  59 verses
• 1.19
  Sarga 19
  सर्गः 19
  Viswamitra requests king Dasaratha to send Rama to protect the sacrifice contemplated by him
  22 verses
• 1.20
  Sarga 20
  सर्गः 20
  On king Dasaratha's refusal to accede to his request, Viswamitra gets enraged
  28 verses
• 1.21
  Sarga 21
  सर्गः 21
  On king Dasaratha's refusal to accede to his request, Viswamitra gets enraged
  22 verses
• 1.22
  Sarga 22
  सर्गः 22
  Dasaratha sends Rama and Lakshmana with Viswamitra
  23 verses
• 1.23
  Sarga 23
  सर्गः 23
  Accompanied by Rama and Lakshmana, Viswamitra reaches the hermitage of Kama at the confluence of Sarayu and Ganga
  22 verses
• 1.24
  Sarga 24
  सर्गः 24
  While crossing the river Rama asks "What is this tumultuous sound gushing from the Ganga?"
  32 verses
• 1.25
  Sarga 25
  सर्गः 25
  Rama, further enquires Viswamitra narrates the birth of Tataka, her marriage, curse, etc., and convinces Rama to…
  22 verses
• 1.26
  Sarga 26
  सर्गः 26
  Sri Rama kills Tataka
  36 verses
• 1.27
  Sarga 27
  सर्गः 27
  Viswamitra confers celestial weapons on Rama
  28 verses
• 1.28
  Sarga 28
  सर्गः 28
  Viswamitra teaches Sri Rama the methods of invoking, despatching and withdrawing the astras
  22 verses
• 1.29
  Sarga 29
  सर्गः 29
  Viswamitra relates the story of Siddhashrama. All the rishis in the hermitage worship him
  32 verses
• 1.30
  Sarga 30
  सर्गः 30
  Sri Rama slays rakshasas and protects the sacrifice of Viswamitra
  26 verses
• 1.31
  Sarga 31
  सर्गः 31
  Viswamitra accompanied by the two princes departs for Mithila they halt on the bank of Sona on their way
  24 verses
• 1.32
  Sarga 32
  सर्गः 32
  The lineage of the sage-king Kusa
  26 verses
• 1.33
  Sarga 33
  सर्गः 33
  Kusanabha praises his daughters for the courage and tolerance shown towards the Windgod the birth of Brahmadatta and…
  26 verses
• 1.34
  Sarga 34
  सर्गः 34
  The birth of Gadhicommendation of Kausikidescription of midnight
  23 verses
• 1.35
  Sarga 35
  सर्गः 35
  Viswamitra narrates the legend of sacred Ganga
  24 verses
• 1.36
  Sarga 36
  सर्गः 36
  The devatas create obstacles to the marital bliss of Maheswara and Parvati
  26 verses
• 1.37
  Sarga 37
  सर्गः 37
  Birth of Karttikeya
  32 verses
• 1.38
  Sarga 38
  सर्गः 38
  Emperor Sagara performs austerities and a sacrifice for progeny
  24 verses
• 1.39
  Sarga 39
  सर्गः 39
  Indra steals the sacrificial horse released by king Sagara Sons of Sagara excavate the earth in search of the horse…
  25 verses
• 1.40
  Sarga 40
  सर्गः 40
  Brahma consoles the devatas
  30 verses
• 1.41
  Sarga 41
  सर्गः 41
  Anshuman brings back the horse
  26 verses
• 1.42
  Sarga 42
  सर्गः 42
  Anshuman performs penance to bring Ganga to the earth
  25 verses
• 1.43
  Sarga 43
  सर्गः 43
  Pleased with the austerities of Bhagiratha, Siva holds Ganga on his head during her descent and releases in Bindu lake
  40 verses
• 1.44
  Sarga 44
  सर्गः 44
  King Bhagiratha performs funeral rites of his ancestors
  23 verses
• 1.45
  Sarga 45
  सर्गः 45
  Devatas and daityas churn the ocean of milk
  45 verses
• 1.46
  Sarga 46
  सर्गः 46
  Diti undergoes mortifications for the birth of a son with the consent of Kasyapa
  23 verses
• 1.47
  Sarga 47
  सर्गः 47
  Origin of marutsVishala constructs the city Diti practises her austerities
  22 verses
• 1.48
  Sarga 48
  सर्गः 48
  Having received the hospitality of king Sumati, Viswamitra, Rama and Lakshmana travel towards Mithila. On enquiry by…
  34 verses
• 1.49
  Sarga 49
  सर्गः 49
  The Devatas restore the virility of Indra
  22 verses
• 1.50
  Sarga 50
  सर्गः 50
  Arrival of Rama in the court of Janaka
  25 verses
• 1.51
  Sarga 51
  सर्गः 51
  Satananda describes the efforts and achievements of Viswamitra to Rama
  28 verses
• 1.52
  Sarga 52
  सर्गः 52
  Vasishta orders Kamadhenu to create things necessary for the hospitality to king Viswamitra
  23 verses
• 1.53
  Sarga 53
  सर्गः 53
  Vasishta entertains Viswamitra and his army
  25 verses
• 1.54
  Sarga 54
  सर्गः 54
  Viswamitra attempts to take Kamadhenu by force
  23 verses
• 1.55
  Sarga 55
  सर्गः 55
  Viswamitra's sons and soldiers get destroyed in the clash
  28 verses
• 1.56
  Sarga 56
  सर्गः 56
  Vasishta destroys the weapons employed by Viswamitra with his Brahmadanda
  24 verses
• 1.57
  Sarga 57
  सर्गः 57
  Trisanku decided to perform a sacrifice to ascend to heaven with the physical body
  24 verses
• 1.58
  Sarga 58
  सर्गः 58
  Cursed by Vasishta's sons Trisanku takes refuge in Viswamitra
  22 verses
• 1.59
  Sarga 59
  सर्गः 59
  Viswamitra invites the sages to perform the sacrifice curses the sons of Vasishta and Mahodaya
  22 verses
• 1.60
  Sarga 60
  सर्गः 60
  Trisanku ascends to heaven and gets expelled by IndraViswamitra creates another heaven for him
  34 verses
• 1.61
  Sarga 61
  सर्गः 61
  Indra steals King Ambarisha 's sacrificial horse
  24 verses
• 1.62
  Sarga 62
  सर्गः 62
  Viswamitra protects Sunassepha and continues his austerities
  28 verses
• 1.63
  Sarga 63
  सर्गः 63
  Viswamitra obtains the title of Maharshi
  26 verses
• 1.64
  Sarga 64
  सर्गः 64
  Viswamitra curses Rambha
  20 verses
• 1.65
  Sarga 65
  सर्गः 65
  Satananda completes his narration of how Viswamitra attains Brahmarshi status
  40 verses
• 1.66
  Sarga 66
  सर्गः 66
  King Janaka honours Viswamitra, Rama and Lakshmana
  26 verses
• 1.67
  Sarga 67
  सर्गः 67
  Rama strings the bow and breaks
  27 verses
• 1.68
  Sarga 68
  सर्गः 68
  After receiving the message from Janaka, king Dasaratha accompanied by his ministers arrives at Mithila
  19 verses
• 1.69
  Sarga 69
  सर्गः 69
  Accompanied by the army Dasaratha reaches Mithila Janaka honours him
  19 verses
• 1.70
  Sarga 70
  सर्गः 70
  Janaka sends messengers to fetch his brother Kusadhwaja
  45 verses
• 1.71
  Sarga 71
  सर्गः 71
  King Janaka narrates the history of his dynasty
  24 verses
• 1.72
  Sarga 72
  सर्गः 72
  Preparations for the marriage of the four sons of king Dasaratha
  25 verses
• 1.73
  Sarga 73
  सर्गः 73
  Marriage of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrughna
  40 verses
• 1.74
  Sarga 74
  सर्गः 74
  Viswamitra leaves for the Himavat mountain
  24 verses
• 1.75
  Sarga 75
  सर्गः 75
  Ignoring Dasaratha, Parasurama tells Rama to string the bow of Visnu
  28 verses
• 1.76
  Sarga 76
  सर्गः 76
  Rama bends the bow of Visnu
  24 verses
• 1.77
  Sarga 77
  सर्गः 77
  Dasaratha enters the city of Ayodhya with his sons and their wives
  29 verses

77 sargas, 2267 verses. Each sarga shows its topic (IIT Kanpur summary); verses carry word meanings, English and Hindi where the sources have them.