Episodes in this kanda

• The Meeting with Hanuman — A grieving Rama meets a monkey minister of perfect speech — and gains the ally who will one day find Sita.
• The Slaying of Vali — To secure an ally, Rama kills the unbeatable Vali with an arrow from hiding — and must answer for it.
• The Forgotten Promise — The rains pass and Sugriva forgets his vow, until Lakshmana's fury — and Tara's wisdom — recall him to his debt.
• The Search for Sita — Search parties scatter to the four directions, and an aging eagle points the southern band toward Lanka.