num_pages: 538
description: The fifth and most popular book of the Ramáyana of Valmíki, Súndara recounts the adventures of the monkey hero Hánuman leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. Once there, he scours the city for the abducted Princess Sita. The poet vividly describes the opulence of the court of the demon king, Rávana, the beauty of his harem, and the hideous deformity of Sita's wardresses. After witnessing Sita’s stern rejection of Rávana's blandishments, Hánuman reveals himself to the princess, shows her Rama's signet ring as proof of identity, and offers to carry her back to Rama.Co-published by New York University Press and the JJC FoundationFor more on this title and other titles in the Clay Sanskrit series, please visit 
language: English
title: Ramáyana V: Súndara
titlecomplete: Ramáyana V: Súndara (Clay Sanskrit Library)
genres: Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Poetry
ratings_count: 27
series: Clay Sanskrit Library, The Valmiki Ramayana
publisher: Clay Sanskrit