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The Ramayan – Stories of Dharm and Devotion

by Sandeep Agarwal · English · Devotional & Spiritual

A captivating journey through Valmiki’s Ramayan, filled with stories of honor, sacrifice, devotion, and righteousness, narrated by Sandeep. Each episode unfolds the timeless epic that continues to guide us on the path of Dharm.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 31 min
Latest: 29 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

29 Sep 2026 · 30 min

Episode 94: Severe Penance of Raavan, Kumbhakarn and Vibhishan

In our previous episode, we travelled far back into the ancient past to discover the origins of the Raakshas lineage. We followed the story from Pulastya to Vishravas, and then to Vaishravan, who would become known as Kuber, the Lord of Wealth and the righteous ruler of Lanka. We witnessed how the golden city passed from the Raakshas to Kuber, and how Sumali, forced into the netherworld, never forgot the kingdom his family had lost. His desire to reclaim Lanka eventually led him to his daughter Kaikasi and the great sage Vishravas. From their union were born four children, each carrying a…

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S7 · E2 · 14 Sep 2026 · 39 min
Episode 93: History of Rakshasas
In our previous episode, we witnessed the arrival of the great sages at the palace of Ayodhya. They came to honor Ram after his victory over Raavan. But their visit soon revealed a deeper story. We learned why Indrajit was considered such an extraordinary warrior, and how Lakshman's victory over him was made possible by fourteen years of discipline and sacrifice. We saw how Lakshman had given up sleep, controlled his hunger, and guarded Ram and Sita every night without ever asking for praise. Ram and Sita finally understood the depth of his devotion, and Ram embraced his brother with love…
S7 · E1 · 3 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Episode 92: Introduction to Uttar Kanda – Sages pay homage to Ram
In our previous episode, we came to the end of Yuddha Kanda, the sixth chapter of the Ramayan. We witnessed the defeat of Raavan, the return of Sita, and Ram's long-awaited return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. We saw the joyful reunion of the four brothers and their mothers, and Ram's grand coronation as the rightful king of Ayodhya. We also saw Ram honor Sugreev, Vibhishan, Hanuman, and all those who had stood beside him through the great war. And finally, we witnessed the beautiful moment when Sita gave Hanuman her precious necklace of pearls, and Hanuman revealed that for him,…
S6 · E28 · 31 Aug 2026 · 21 min
Episode 91: Reflections and Lessons from Yuddha Kanda
In our previous episode, we witnessed the long-awaited return of Ram to Ayodhya. We saw Bharat welcome his brother with tears of joy and return the kingdom he had protected for fourteen years. We witnessed the reunion of the four brothers and the emotional meeting with their mothers. We saw Ram honor Sugreev, Vibhishan, Hanuman, and all those who had stood beside him through the war. And finally, we witnessed Ram's grand coronation, as he took his rightful place as king of Ayodhya. We also saw the beautiful moment when Sita gave Hanuman the precious necklace of moti. When Hanuman broke the…
S6 · E27 · 18 Aug 2026 · 32 min
Episode 90: Bharat welcomes Ram back to Ayodhya
In our previous episode, we witnessed the final stage of Ram's journey home. We saw Bharat learn that Ram was returning after fourteen long years. We witnessed his overwhelming joy as he prepared Ayodhya to welcome his brother. We saw Hanuman arrive at Nandigram and tell Bharat the complete story of Ram's exile, the rescue of Sita, the war in Lanka, and the fall of Raavan. And finally, we heard the words Bharat had waited fourteen years to hear. Ram was coming home. In today's episode, we will witness that long-awaited reunion. We will see Bharat welcome Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, and finally…
S6 · E26 · 14 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Episode 89: Ram, Sita and Lakshman meet Sage Bharadwaj
In our previous episode, we journeyed with Ram, Sita, and their companions as the Pushpak Viman carried them homeward through the skies of Bhaarat. We saw Ram honor Trijata's kindness and invite her to share in the joy of Ayodhya. We revisited the battlefields of Lanka, the forests of exile, and the rivers and hermitages that had shaped their fourteen-year journey. We witnessed Ram establish the sacred shrine of Rameshwaram and saw the mighty bridge to Lanka return once more to the ocean. And finally, after fourteen long years, we saw the first glimpse of Ayodhya shining upon the horizon,…
S6 · E25 · 3 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Episode 88: Ram, Sita and Lakshman start their journey back to Ayodhya
In our previous episode, we witnessed the healing that followed the great war. We saw Lakshman open his heart to Ram, questioning not his intentions, but the pain his words had caused. We witnessed Ram reveal the burden of raj dharm, explaining how every harsh word spoken to Sita had wounded his own heart even more deeply. We then saw a beautiful conversation between Ram and Sita, where they spoke not as king and queen, but as husband and wife. Sita reminded Ram of the sacred vows they had taken before the fire, of trust, partnership, and walking through life as one soul in two bodies. We…
S6 · E24 · 24 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Episode 87: Ram, Sita and Lakshman prepare for Ayodhya
In our previous episode, we witnessed one of the most intense and emotionally complex moments in the Ramayan. The war had ended, Raavan had fallen, and Lanka had begun its journey toward dharm under Vibhishan. But victory did not bring immediate peace. We saw Ram stand torn between raj dharm and his role as a husband. In front of the world, he spoke harsh words to Sita, not out of doubt, but to remove all doubt forever. We witnessed Sita rise with strength and dignity, defending her honor with truth. And then, in a moment that shook the heavens, she stepped into the fire, not in despair, but…
S6 · E23 · 15 Jun 2026 · 34 min
Episode 86: Sita returns to Ram
In our previous episode, we saw the war reach its true end, not just in battle, but in meaning. We witnessed Ram’s devotion rise to its highest point, as he stood ready to offer his own eye, and saw Goddess Durga appear, pleased with his surrender. She revealed the deeper truth behind Raavan’s life, that he was not just an enemy, but a soul bound by destiny. We saw how even the divine moves through action, as Hanuman created the moment for the Goddess to leave Raavan, shifting the balance of the war. Ram and Raavan clashed with unstoppable force, and in the end, guided by truth and…
S6 · E22 · 3 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Episode 85: Ram kills Raavan
In our previous episode, the war moved toward its final truth. We saw Raavan stand alone, with no warriors left to fight for him. We witnessed Ram prepare not just with weapons, but with dharm, patience, and truth. The gods stepped in, and the sacred Aditya Hridaya filled Ram with renewed strength. Yet dharm stood firm, and Ram chose the path of devotion over haste. We saw him begin the worship of Goddess Durga in an untimely season, an Akal Bodhon, turning the battlefield into a place of prayer. Day after day, he worshipped with full faith. Hanuman crossed great distances to bring the rare…
S6 · E21 · 13 May 2026 · 30 min
Episode 84: Ram and Raavan fight each other
In our previous episode, the war stepped into a deeper shadow. Raavan, left with no warriors, turned to the nether world and called upon Mahiraavan. We saw a night of illusion, where trust was tested again. Hanuman built a living fortress, yet deception found its way in. Ram and Lakshman were taken beneath the earth. But devotion did not fail. Hanuman descended into the unknown, faced Mahiraavan, and ended him with wisdom and courage. He returned with Ram and Lakshman, restoring hope once more. Yet Raavan, shaken but unbroken, turned toward the divine, seeking strength for the final battle.…
S6 · E20 · 1 May 2026 · 25 min
Episode 83: Mahiraavan tricks Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman
In our previous episode, the war of Lanka burned with unstoppable force. Raavan entered the battlefield like a storm. Vanars fell under his arrows. We saw Sugreev, Angad, and Jambavan rise against powerful demon warriors and bring them down one by one. Then came the clash between Ram and Raavan. For a moment, Raavan saw the truth, the universe within Ram. Yet, bound by pride, he chose to fight. Lakshman stepped forward to protect his brother, but a terrible weapon struck him down. We saw Ram break in grief, questioning fate itself. But hope returned through Sushen’s wisdom and Hanuman’s…
S6 · E19 · 19 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Episode 82 – Raavan's grief turns into anger
In our previous episode, the war of Lanka reached its fiercest turning point. Lakshman stood before Indrajit at Nikumbhila and broke the ritual that could have made him invincible. We saw a battle where arrows filled the sky and divine weapons clashed with unstoppable force. Hanuman shattered the sacred fire. Vibhishan stood firm against his own blood. And in the end, Lakshman called upon truth and released the arrow that brought down Indrajit, the terror of the worlds. The heavens rejoiced. But in Lanka, grief took over. Raavan collapsed in sorrow. Mandodari wept for her son. And the war…
S6 · E18 · 23 Mar 2026 · 25 min
Episode 81 – Lakshman kills Indrajit
In our previous episode, the skies above Lanka were filled with illusion and fear. Indrajit had hidden himself in darkness and struck like a shadow. The Vanars had seen Sita fall, and grief had shaken even the heart of Ram. But truth had emerged through Vibhishan. The death was false. A deeper danger was rising. At Nikumbhila, a ritual had begun that could make Indrajit unstoppable. And so, Lakshman had set forth, with Hanuman and Vibhishan by his side, to stop that fire before it could change the fate of the war. In today’s episode, the battle reaches its turning point. We will see Lakshman…
S6 · E17 · 12 Mar 2026 · 28 min
Episode 80 – Indrajit comes out to fight Ram and Lakshman once again
In our previous episode, Lanka had burned under the fury of the Vanars. But the war did not slow. Tarani had fallen in devotion. Virbahu had sought liberation in Ram’s hands. One by one, the pillars of Lanka had collapsed. Only two now stood between Lanka and its fate: Raavan and his most dangerous son, Indrajit. In today’s episode, the night above Lanka turns heavy with dark intent. After the death of Tarani and Virbahu, Raavan burns with wounded pride. We will see him summon Indrajit and command him to end the war by slaying Ram and Lakshman. We will witness a terrifying ritual, where fire…
S6 · E16 · 2 Mar 2026 · 35 min
Episode 79 – Ram fights his own devotees Tarani and Virbahu
In our previous episode, Lanka had burned under the fury of the Vanars. Kumbh and Nikumbh had fallen. Makaraksha had tried to hide behind cows and bullocks, but Ram had upheld dharm and struck him down. Sita’s faith had grown stronger in Ashok Vatika. And the gods had praised Ram for his strength guided by righteousness. But the war did not pause. When the news of Makaraksha’s death reached Raavan, he sat in stunned silence. One by one, his greatest warriors had marched to battle. In today’s episode, Raavan’s desperation deepens. We will see him call Tarani, the son of Vibhishan, and ask him…
S6 · E15 · 19 Feb 2026 · 25 min
Episode 78 – The battle resumes and new warriors Rise from Lanka
In our previous episode, the war in Lanka had already begun to tear Raavan’s kingdom apart. Mighty warriors had fallen. Lakshman had faced Indrajit’s terrible weapon and lay wounded. Hope seemed lost. But Hanuman flew across the skies, lifted an entire mountain, and brought life back to the battlefield. The Vanar army rose again. In today’s episode, the flames rise higher. We will see King Sugreev make a bold decision, to set Lanka itself ablaze. With torches in their hands, the Vanars will rush through the golden city like a storm of fire. Palaces will collapse. Towers will crumble. Raavan…
S6 · E14 · 4 Feb 2026 · 27 min
Episode 77 – Indrajit’s Prowess, Hanuman lifts mountain and meets Bharat
In our previous episode, we saw Raavan’s house begin to collapse from within. After the fall of Kumbhakarn, his sons and brothers marched into battle one after another, driven by rage and loyalty. Trishira fell. Devantak fell. Narantak fell. Mahaparshva fell. And finally, Atikay, the son of Raavan blessed by God Brahma, was struck down by Lakshman. On the battlefield of Lanka, the Vanars stood strong. In Ashok Vatika, Sita heard the news and felt hope return to her heart. And far above the world, in heaven, the gods watched with quiet joy, knowing that Vishnu in the form of Ram was moving…
S6 · E13 · 29 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Episode 76- The Battle continues, Raavan's sons enter the battle
In our previous episode, we watched the earth itself tremble under the footsteps of Kumbhakarn. The sleeping giant of Lanka walked into battle with a heart full of duty and love for his brother. We saw the Vanars scatter in fear, then return with courage. We saw Angad, Hanuman, Sugreev and Lakshman strike him with mountains and arrows. And at last, we saw Ram stand calm and bright, sending the final arrows that brought the mighty Kumbhakarn down. That fall was not just the end of a demon. It was the second birth of Vijay, the ancient gatekeeper of Vaikunth, moving one step closer to his…
S6 · E12 · 15 Dec 2025 · 31 min
Episode 75 – Kumbhakarn fights and is killed by Ram
In our previous episode, the earth shook as Kumbhakarn, the sleeping titan of Lanka, rose from his deep slumber. His footsteps echoed through the golden halls. His questions cut through Raavan’s pride. And for the first time, the king of Lanka was forced to tell the truth that he had hidden even from himself. With a heavy heart and a brother’s love, Kumbhakarn walked toward a war he did not choose but could not refuse. In today’s episode, we witness the dawn of one of the fiercest battles ever fought on the fields of Lanka. We will see Angad steady the frightened Vanars. We will see Hanuman,…
S6 · E11 · 6 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Episode 74 – Raavan’s inner conflict and waking up of Kumbhakarn
In our previous episode, Raavan, the unconquered king of Lanka met his first taste of defeat. The arrows of Ram had shattered his chariot, and his pride along with it. For the first time, the Lord of Lanka turned back from battle, his armor heavy with humiliation and his heart heavier still. That night, as the torches burned low, the golden city stood silent and its people whispering in fear, its king lost in thought. In today’s episode, we will see one by one, the curses he had once laughed away began to echo in his mind Nandi’s warning, Vedavati’s vow, Nalakuber’s curse, and the prophecy…
S6 · E10 · 30 Sep 2025 · 38 min
Episode 73 – Raavan clashes with Ram
In our previous episode, the tide of battle surged with new force. The great generals of Lanka, Dhumraksha, Vajradamshtra, Akampana, and Prahasta, each roared into war with fire and fury in their hearts. And yet, each fell. One to Hanuman’s unstoppable strength. One to Angad’s blazing wrath. One to the unshaken might of Hanuman again. And last Prahasta, the lion of Lanka was shattered by the fearless Neel in a battle that shook the earth itself. Raavan had sent forth his pillars. One by one, they crumbled. And in their place rose something stronger, faith. In the roar of the Vanars, in the…
S6 · E9 · 22 Sep 2025 · 28 min
Episode 72 – The war with Raavan’s generals
In our previous episode, the battlefield was reborn. Ram and Lakshman, restored by the divine touch of Garud, rose once again not just as warriors, but as instruments of destiny. Around them, the Vanar Sena stood stronger, wiser. New strategies were forged. Vibhishan revealed the secrets of sorcery in Lanka. Hanuman and Jambavan prepared to dispel illusions. Lakshman reminded Ram that dharm does not mean restraint, it means righteousness in full force. And Ram, with quiet fire in his heart, vowed to unleash the divine weapons granted to him by sages, not for destruction, but for justice.…
S6 · E8 · 1 Sep 2025 · 31 min
Episode 71 – The war resumes
In our previous episode, night had fallen, and with it, the hopes of the Vanar Sena seemed to be dim. Indrajit, cloaked in illusion, struck like a phantom and brought Ram and Lakshman down with a web of deadly, enchanted arrows. Two warriors who had lit the battlefield like blazing suns now lay still, silent, wounded, unmoving. Fear swept across the Vanar ranks. Sugreev stood numb. Hanuman trembled, fists clenched. Jambavan’s voice faltered. Even the earth seemed to hold its breath. Indrajit laughed. The demons roared. Today’s episode begins where Raavan believes that the war was won. And…
S6 · E7 · 20 Aug 2025 · 33 min
Episode 70 – The war starts
In our previous episode, we stood at the edge of battle, where pride clashed with wisdom and truth walked boldly into the court of deceit. We saw how Raavan, desperate to shake Sita’s resolve, conjured a cruel illusion—Ram’s severed head and broken bow—crafted by the sorcerer Vidyujjuh to pierce the heart of faith itself. But Sita did not waver. Her soul, bound to Ram, saw through the trick—and faith rose where illusion failed. And then came Angad, son of Bali—Ram’s final messenger. He walked alone into Raavan’s court, fearless and upright. His words, sharper than steel, struck Raavan where…
S6 · E6 · 15 Jul 2025 · 33 min
Episode 69 – Raavan’s tricks and Angad’s warning to Raavan
In our previous episodes, we saw Ram display the perfect balance of compassion and might. When the spies of Lanka were captured, he released them unharmed, offering a lesson in honor and fearlessness. And when the Vanars built the mighty bridge across the ocean, Ram did not need to boast. A single, silent arrow—fiery and divine—was enough to shake the city of Lanka and send a message louder than words. That arrow did not destroy, but it warned. It did not roar, but it thundered. Raavan felt its power. His pride was hurt—but instead of retreating, he took it as a challenge. The shadow of…
S6 · E5 · 7 Jul 2025 · 32 min
Episode 68 – Ram’s Calm, Raavan’s Chaos
In our previous episode, the silence of the sea finally broke. Ram’s fury—fierce and righteous—shook the heavens, not out of rage, but to awaken dharm from its slumber. As the ocean rose with folded hands, it revealed its hidden path, and the Vanar Sena marched forward, their hearts ablaze with devotion. In today’s episode, we stand at the threshold of war. Portents stir the skies—wild omens ripple through nature, and Ram, with the eyes of a seer and the soul of a king, explains their meaning to Lakshman. Far away in Lanka, fear begins to creep through Raavan’s palace. A demon once proud of…
S6 · E4 · 30 Jun 2025 · 39 min
Episode 67: Ram's anger and the ocean's request
In our previous episode, the winds shifted, and the shores of destiny stirred. Vibhishan, once a prince of Lanka, chose truth over loyalty, dharm over fear. Cast out by his own brother, mocked by a court drunk on pride, he soared across the ocean and stood before Ram—not to plead for shelter, but to offer his unwavering allegiance. What followed was a masterclass in leadership—where Ram, with clarity and compassion, welcomed the one who had walked away from adharm. Trust was tested, courage was revealed, and a new alliance was born under the rising sun. In today’s episode, we return to the…
S6 · E3 · 16 Jun 2025 · 30 min
Episode 66: Ram’s alliance with Vibhishan
In our previous episode, the halls of Lanka trembled—not from battle, but from the words exchanged between brothers. Vibhishan, noble in spirit and clear in conscience, stood alone in a court deafened by arrogance. His pleas for righteousness were mocked, his loyalty questioned, and his warnings dismissed. And so, with sorrow in his heart and truth as his only armor, Vibhishan rose into the sky—leaving behind the golden city he once called home. Now, he crosses the ocean—not as a prince in exile, but as a seeker of truth. He comes not with soldiers or banners, but with folded hands and an…
S6 · E2 · 10 Jun 2025 · 42 min
Episode 65: Raavan’s Preparations for war
In our previous episode, we witnessed Ram’s firm resolve and the mighty Vanar army preparing to cross the vast ocean in their quest to rescue Sita. Hanuman’s courageous mission had filled the hearts of the Vanars with hope, and Ram’s strategic mind set the course for the coming battle. Today, we turn our gaze to the other side—the dark halls of Lanka. Here, Raavan, the mighty king of demons, prepares for war. Proud and fierce, Raavan readies his vast army and summons his fiercest warriors. His heart burns with rage and defiance, but beneath it lies a shadow of doubt as he senses the…

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The Ramayan – Stories of Dharm and Devotion is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from Sandeep Agarwal. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Latest episode: 29 Sep 2026
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