[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1476.3 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1476.3 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1476.3 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1476.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476.3) The two brothers accordingly went on their way to Su-grīva, and after overcoming some obstacles and assisting Su-grīva to recover Kishkindhyā, his capital, from his usurping brother Bālin, they entered into a firm alliance with him. Through this connection Rāma got the appellations of Kapi-prabhu and Kapi-ratha. He received not only the support of all the forces of Su-grīva and his allies, but the active aid of Hanumān, son of the wind, minister and general of Su-grīva. Hanumān’s extraordinary powers of leaping and flying enabled him to do all the work of reconnoitring. By superhuman efforts their armies were transported to Ceylon by “Rāma’s bridge,” and after many fiercely contested battles the city of Lankā was taken, Rāvana was killed and Sītā rescued. The recovery of his wife filled Rāma with joy, but he was jealous of her honour, received her coldly, and refused to take her back. She asserted her purity in touching and dignified language, and determined to prove her innocence by the ordeal of fire. She entered the flames in the presence of men and gods, and Agni, god of fire, led her forth and placed her in Rāma’s arms unhurt. Rāma then returned, taking with him his chief allies to Ayodhyā. Re-united with his three brothers, he was solemnly crowned and began a glorious reign, Lakshmana being associated with him in the government. The sixth section of the Rāmāyana here concludes; the remainder of the story is told in the Uttara-kānda, a subsequent addition. - [Previous: c5.1476.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476.2) - [Next: c5.1476.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476.4) - [Up: c5.1476](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1476.3) · Pramāṇa