Chapter: 54 Hanuman’s Burning of Lanka [Hanuman decided to inflict more misery to the city of Lanka by setting fire to it. He systematically set fire to all the houses, places and forests. He was praised by all Gods for such a great achievement. He put out the fire of his tail by dipping it in to the sea.] That

Chapter: 55 Hanuman’s Fear [After seeing the entire city burning, suddenly Hanuman feels that Sītā also might have been destroyed. He curses himself for causing such an eventuality because of his anger. Rethinking about the several immortal happenings and overhearing Chāraṇas, who told that Sītā was alive, he decides to return after seeing Sītā once more.] That monkey Hanuman after

Chapter: 56 Hanuman’s Return from Lanka [Hanuman took leave of Janaki and climbed to the top of Lamba Mountain, preparing himself to cross the ocean. He assumed his very big form and rose from the mountain to the north.] Hanuman saluted Janaki who was sitting below the Simshuba tree unperturbed and told her, "I am happy to see that you

Chapter: 57 Hanuman’s Arrival at Mahendra Mountain [Hanuman crossed the ocean and was received by the monkeys with happiness. He informed them that he has seen Sītā. He also told them about the pitiable but virtuous condition she was in.] Hanuman like a great ship crossing though the shore less ocean of the sky, which was having the moon as

Chapter: 58 Hanuman’s Narration of Lanka [In this chapter Hanuman informs his monkey friends all that happened after he took off and till he returned. This chapter is the summary of all the previous 57 chapters of Sundara Kanda.] Hanuman and other very strong monkeys sitting in the top of Mahendra Mountain attained incomparable mental peace at that time. 1

Chapter: 59 Hanuman’s Narration of Sītā [Hanuman then narrates the problems of Sītā in Lanka in a graphical manner. He tells the other monkeys that as a virtuous woman she herself could kill Rāvaṇa but is not doing so, because it would bring bad fame to her husband, ] After telling all these in detail, Hanuman told the important matter

Chapter: 60 Angada’s Opinion [Angada who is the crown prince and leader of the team tells his opinion as to what needs to be done. He feels that they should wage a war, destroy the Rākṣasas and take Sītā along with them. The wise Jambhavan diplomatically points out that they should do according to the wish of Rāma.] Hearing these

Chapter: 61 Honey Forest Destruction [The monkeys start their return journey and reached the honey forest of Sugrīva. Being given permission to drink the honey, they destroy the forest, insult and hurt Dadimukha who was the uncle of Sugrīva and in charge of the security of the forest.] The great monkey Hanuman and other monkey warriors including Angada agreed to

Chapter: 62 Dadimukha's Resistance [The guard of the garden, Dadimukha who was the uncle of Sugrīva tried his best to stop the destruction of the honey forest. Angada became very angry and hit him. Then Dadimukha reached the presence of Sugrīva along with his followers.] Hanuman, who was the greatest among all monkeys and who was their leader, told them,