Translation of King Rama I’s version of Hanuman’s journey to Lanka (Ramakian)

 Ramakian (The Glory of Lord Rama)

Original in Thai Text

By King Rama I (Phutthayotfa Chulalok of Ayutthaya Kingdom)

(20 March 1737 – 7 September 1809)

Hanuman Travels to Lanka

1. Hanuman receives orders from Rama                8.  Hanuman and Monk II play tricks

    (Paragraphs 1-11)                                                      (Paragraphs 105-140)

  2. Paklan the Giant fights Onkot                           9.  Hanuman fights a devil

    (Paragraphs 12-26)                                                    (Paragraphs 141-147)

3. Hanuman courts Busmali                                     10.  Hanuman enters the palace

    (Paragraphs 27-48)                                                    (Paragraphs 148-161)

4. Hanuman meets Thep Apson                               11.  Hanuman meets Monk III

    (Paragraphs 49-55)                                                    (Paragraphs 162-166)

5. Hanuman meets Monk I                                     12.  Hanuman re-enters the palace

    (Paragraphs 56-65)                                                    (Paragraphs 167-170)

6. Hanuman rescues Sampati                                    13.   Totsakan visits Sita

   (Paragraphs 66-95)                                                      (Paragraphs 171-189)

7. Hanuman fights Phi Sua Samut            14.   Sita attempts suicide and  Hanuman saves her                                                                                                               
   (Paragraphs 96-104)                                                     (Paragraphs 190-212)