1. Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood): 77 Sargas
2. Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya): 119 Sargas
3. Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest): 75 Sargas
4. Kishkindha Kanda (Book of Kishkindha): 67 Sargas
5. Sundara Kanda (Book of Beauty): 68 Sargas
6. Yuddha Kanda (Book of War): 128 Sargas
7. Uttara Kanda (Book of Aftermath): 111 Sargas
Total Sargas: 645 chapters
The Uttara Kanda is considered by some scholars to be a later addition, but it is traditionally included in the epic. The Ramayana, ascribed to Valmiki, is not only a spiritual and cultural treasure but also a profound guide on dharma and devotion.
The Valmiki Ramayana consists of varying numbers of shlokas (verses) in each Sarga (chapter). Here's a general breakdown of the number of shlokas in each Kanda (book) and Sarga:
1. Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood):
Total Shlokas: 2,400
Number of Shlokas per Sarga: Varies, with some Sargas containing as few as 10–20 shlokas and others having more than 100.
2. Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya):
Total Shlokas: 2,688
The number of shlokas in each Sarga can range from about 40 to 150.
3. Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest):
Total Shlokas: 2,359
Shlokas per Sarga: Similar to Ayodhya Kanda, they vary widely from 20 to over 100.
4. Kishkindha Kanda (Book of Kishkindha):
Total Shlokas: 1,230
Shlokas per Sarga: Generally around 30–100.
5. Sundara Kanda (Book of Beauty):
Total Shlokas: 2,755
Some Sargas in Sundara Kanda are more detailed, with shlokas numbering in the 100s per Sarga.
6. Yuddha Kanda (Book of War):
Total Shlokas: 2,542
This Kanda contains detailed accounts of the war, with Sargas often containing around 50–200 shlokas.
7. Uttara Kanda (Book of Aftermath):
Total Shlokas: 1,272
Shlokas per Sarga: Typically between 20 and 120.
Total Shlokas in the Ramayana: 24,000 shlokas
The number of shlokas per Sarga can vary widely, with longer chapters describing detailed events and shorter ones summarizing smaller incidents.
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