This is folio 66 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Sumantra relating Rama's message to Dasharatha (top); morose citizens (bottom).
This is folio 36 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha with Minister Sumantra (top); Rama taking leave of the citizens (bottom).
This is folio 53 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows the trio on its way (top); people gathering to see Rama and paying homage (bottom).
This is folio 60 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows a scene in Citrakuta where tigers, elephants, deers etc. roam together.
This is folio 45 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows boatman (kewat) washing Rama's feet (top); the trio on boat (center); Rama worshipping Shivalinga, and offering his ring to Kewat.
This is folio 67 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha falling down on hearing Sumantra's words, queens bewailing; citizens in deep sorrow (bottom).
This is folio 41 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Minister Sumantra persuading Rama to return (top); Rama and Lakshmana making hair locks (jatas) with the milk of a banyan tree (vata vriksha) (bottom).
This is folio 25 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Kaikeyi joyous (top); Dasharatha in bed (left); Kausalya and Rama conversing; worried courtiers (bottom).
This is folio 51 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama addressing the villagers (top); Lakshmana enquiring about the way (bottom).
This is folio 5 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Kausalya and Sumitra giving donations; Dasharatha asks Vasishtha to preach to Rama; Rama pays homage to Vasishtha with folded hands; people waiting for the coronation of Rama.
This is folio 100 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana in Janaka's garden who see Sita bathing before she goes for worship of Gauri.
This is folio 29 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Ravana asking demon Kalanemi to make an intrigue against Hanumana (top left); Hanumana taking leave of Rama to bring the medicine (bottom); Hanumana coming to Kalanemi's delusive asrama to drink water, who sends him to a river (center left); in river a she-crocodile captures Hanumana's foot, and is killed by him, while going to heaven she exposes Kalanemi (center right).
This is folio 20 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bibhisana trying to set Ravana on the right path, but is rebuffed by him (center); Attendants (bottom).
This is folio 21 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Ravana expelling Bibhisana, who travels through sky and reaches Rama, monkeys think he's Ravana's spy but Rama gives him shelter (bottom).
This is folio 3 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Hanumana crossing the sea to Lanka (top), he gives a blow on the head of a Rakshasi; from a tall rock looking at Lanka.
This is folio 4 from the Kishkindhakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama piercing seven trees with his bow (top); Rama hiding himself (center); Sugriva challenging Bali.
This is folio 28 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Narada coming to see Rama (top); both embracing (center); Lakshmana washing Narada's feet (bottom).
This is folio 8 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama aiming at Ravana and causing Ravana's crown and Mandodari's earrings to fall on the ground (bottom); Mandodari trying to dissuade Ravana from war with Rama (top left).
This is folio 120 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Parasurama, Rama, Lakshmana and Vishvamitra discussing breaking of Shiva's bow.
This is folio 119 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Parasurama, Rama, Lakshmana and Vishvamitra discussing breaking of Shiva's bow.
This is folio 69 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows King Pratapabhanu camping in Vindhyachala (top); Pratapabhanu follows Kalaketu in the form of a pig during hunt (bottom).
This is folio 102 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Sita with friends, Rama and Lakshmana in the garden.
This is folio 112 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama remembering guru and seeking permission of rishis before lifting Shiva's bow.
This is folio 108 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows the self-chosen groom ceremony (svayamvara) hall; gods are witnessing scene from skies.
This is folio 107 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana at self-chosen groom ceremony (svayamvara).
This is folio 137 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama saluting Vasishtha and Javali (top right and left); Sita embracing mothers (center left); people going by boats (bottom).
This is folio 5 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Hanumana seeing rakshasa sleeping in the palace (top); Hanumana in Ashoka Vatika looking at Sita surrounded by rakshasis.
This is folio 4 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Hanumana at the gateway of Lanka giving a blow to Rakshasi Lankini; Rakshasi praying to Hanumana (bottom) Hanumana, in small size, goes around the palace (top).
This is folio 18 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Ravana with rakshasa Maricha in a hut (top right); in the absence of Lakshmana, Rama asking Sita to enter the fire till he completes the task of slaying demons (center), Uma with Shiva (bottom right).
This is folio 12 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama advising Lakshmana to go for meditation (top and center left); Shurpanakha going to Rama (center right); Shurpanakha going to Lakshmana (bottom).
This is folio 115 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bharata ready to accept Rama's proposal, gods showering flowers from the sky (top); two messengers from Mithila (bottom left).
This is folio 111 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Vasishtha addressing Rama (top right); Bharata speaking to Rama (bottom).
This is folio 127 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bharata addressing Rama (top right); Janaka among queens (center right).
This is folio 114 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bharata deciding to follow Rama's order; gods observing (top).
This is folio 121 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Janaka and Rama etc. in a gathering; Janaka on left (center); Kausalya addressing Sita (center right); Janaka's present for Rama (bottom).
This is folio 132 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bharata and Rama discoursing (top right); King Guha saluting Rama (center); attendants (bottom).
This folio is from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows a religious gathering and recitation of Ramayana.
This is folio 9 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Sutikshana praying to Rama (top); Rama asking him to choose a boon, then they go towards Agastya's ashrama (bottom).
