7. Final Part

1. The sages pay homage to Rama

2. The birth of Vishravas

3. Vishravas becomes the protector of wealth

4. Origin of the Rakshasas and of the boons they received

5. The story of the three sons of Sukesha

6. Vishnu goes to the defence of the gods

7. The combat between Vishnu and the Rakshasas

8. The combat between Vishnu and Malyavan

9. The birth of Dashagriva and his Brothers

10. About the penances practised by Dashagriva and his brothers

11. Dhanada cedes Lanka to Dashagriva

12. The marriages of the Rakshasas

13. Ravana's crimes

14. The combat between Ravana and the Yakshas

15. The combat between Ravana and Dhanada. Ravana seizes Pushpaka

16. The origin of Ravana's name

17. The story of Vedavati

18. The gods assume a thousand forms in fear of Ravana

19. Ravana fights with Anaranya who dies prophesying the Rakshasa's end

20. Ravana's meeting with the sage Narada

21. Ravana goes to the nether regions to challenge Yama

22. The duel between Ravana and Yama: Brahma intervenes

22. Ravana's struggle with the sons of Varona

2ia.. First interpolated chapter. 1st series. Ravana's meeting with Bali

2ib.. Second interpolated chapter. 1st series. Ravana challenges the Sun-god

2ic.. Third interpolated chapter. 1st series. Ravana's encounter with the king Mandhata

2id.. Fourth interpolated chapters, 1st series. Ravana visits the moon region and is given a boon by Brahma

2ie.. Fifth interpolated chapter. 1st series. Ravana and the Maha-Purusha

24. Ravana carries off a number of women and is cursed by them

25. Dashagriva allies himself to Madhu

26. Nalakuvara curses Ravana

27. The fight between the gods and the Rakshasas. The death of Sumali

28. The duel between Indra and Ravana

29. Ravani takes Indra captive

30. Telling of the curse pronounced by the sage Gautama on Shakra

31. Ravana goes to the banks of the Narmada River

32. Arjuna captures Ravana

33. Arjuna releases Ravana at the request of Poulastya

34. Bali hangs Ravana on his girdle

35. The story of Hanuman's childhood

36. The boons bestowed on the child Hanuman and how he was cursed by the ascetics

37. Homage is paid to Rama

3ia. First interpolated chapter. 2nd series.

3ib. Second interpolated chapter. 2nd series.

3ic. Third interpolated chapter. 2nd series.

3id. Fourth interpolated chapter. 2nd series.

3ie. Fifth interpolated chapter. 2nd series.

38. Rama takes leave of his allies

39. Rama loads his allies with gifts

40. Rama takes leave of the bears, monkeys and titans

41. Rama dismisses the Pushpaka chariot

42. The felicity enjoyed by Rama and Sita

43. Rama informs himself about current rumours from his friends

44. Rama summons his brothers

45. Rama commands Lakshmana to take Sita to the hermitage

46. Lakshmana takes Sita away

47. Lakshmana tells Sita she has been repudiated

48. Lakshmana leaves Sita on the banks of the Ganges

49. Valmiki offers Sita his protection

4tr. Traditional Verses

50. Sumantra seeks to console Lakshmana

51. Vishnu is cursed by Bhrigu

52. Lakshmana seeks out Rama

53. Rama tells Lakshmana the story of Nriga

54. The end of the story of Nriga

55. The story of Nimi

56. The cursing of the nymph Urvashi

57. The end of the story of Vasishtha and Nimi

58. Shukra curses Yayati

59. Puru takes the place of his father cursed by Shukra

5ia. First interpolated chapter. 3rd series.

5ib. Second interpolated chapter. 3rd series.

5ic. Third interpolated chapter. 3rd series.

60. The ascetics seek out Rama

61. The story of Madhu

62. Shatrughna asks permission to fight Lavana

63. The Installation of Shatrughna

64. Shatrughna sets out to meet Lavana

65. The story of Saudasa who is cursed by Vasishtha

66. The birth of Kusha and Lava

67. The story of Mandhata

68. Shatrughna encounters Lavana

69. The death of Lavana

70. Shatrughna establishes himself in the city of Madhu

71. Shatrughna seeks out the sage Valmiki

72. Shatrughna returns to see Rama

73. The death of a Brahmin's son

74. Narada's discourse

75. Rama makes a tour of Inspection of his kingdom

76. Shambuka is slain by Rama

77. The story of Swargin

78. Shveta tells his story

79. The hundred sons of Ikshvaku

80. Danda insults Aruja

81. The destruction of Danda's kingdom

82. Rama takes leave of Agastya

83. Bharata persuades Rama not to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice

84. The story of Vritra

85. The death of Vritra

86. Indra is liberated by means of the Ashvamedha sacrifice

87. The story of Ila

88. Budha encounters Ila

89. The birth of Pururavas

90. Ila regains her natural state through performing the Ashvamedha sacrifice

91. Rama gives the command for the Ashvamedha sacrifice to be performed

92. Description of the Ashvamedha sacrifice

93. Valmiki commands Kusha and Lava to recite the Ramayana

94. Kusha and Lava chant the Ramayana

95. Rama sends for Sita

96. Valmiki leads Sita before Rama

97. Sita descends into the earth

98. Rama's anger and grief, Brahma appeases him

99. The death of the queens

100. Rama sends Bharata to conquer the Gandharvas

101. The slaying of the Gandharvas and the conquest of their country

102. Rama bestows kingdoms on Lakshmana's sons

103. Death is sent to seek out Rama

104. Death delivers his message

105. The sage Durvasa comes to visit Rama

106. Rama banishes Lakshmana

107. Rama installs Kusha and Lava on the throne

108. Rama issues his last commands

109. Rama's departure for the Mahaprasthana

110. Rama ascends to Heaven with the other beings

111. The supreme virtue of the Ramayana