Kishkindha — Kandam

The Kishkindha Kandam also includes the famous story of : Vali had been cursed by Sage Matanga to never set foot on Mount Rishyamukha, which is why he could not reach Sugriva there. It also emphasizes dharma through Rama’s controversial killing of Vali from behind a tree—an act he justifies as punishing Vali for his immoral treatment of Sugriva and his wife.

– The Book of the Monkey Kingdom

Here's the completed text for (the fourth book of the Ramayana ): kishkindha kandam

The book ends with Hanuman preparing to leap across the ocean to Lanka, leading into the next section: . The Kishkindha Kandam also includes the famous story

After the death of the demon king Ravana's brother, Khara, and the abduction of Sita, Rama and Lakshmana arrive at the lake Pampa, where they meet the sage Shabari. She guides them toward friendship with the monkey king Sugriva, who is hiding on Mount Rishyamukha, fearing his older brother Vali. After the death of the demon king Ravana's

Rama befriends Sugriva, helps him defeat and kill Vali in a duel, and restores Sugriva's kingdom of Kishkindha. In return, Sugriva agrees to help Rama find Sita. Sugriva sends his powerful general, Hanuman, along with armies of monkeys in all four directions to search for her. The southern search party, led by Angada (Vali's son) and Hanuman, learns from the vulture Sampati (brother of Jatayu) that Sita is held captive in Lanka.