What Is Sundara Kandam

Sundara Kandam

This book comprises the fifth kanda or section of the Ramayana. The direct meaning of the name "Sundara" is "beautiful" referring to the literary excellence of this Kanda. It brings out two great characters , Hanuman standing for the ideal of masculine strength and Sita for the feminine expression of courage. This book deals with the heroic exploits of Hanuman for one day and night in which he crosses over to Sri Lanka, finds Sita ,defeats the enemy ,sets fire to the city and returns with the news of Sita's discovery. The hidden meaning is represented as the quest of the awakened spiritual aspirant represented by Hanuman to cross over the ocean of samsara and seek the divine spirit within through an analysis of the various layers of human personality.

Sundarakandam

Ramayana is one of the greatest epics gifted to this world for the benefit of mankind originally coposed in Sanskrit by Sage Valmiki, comprising of seven chapters called “Kandas”. Among these Kandas, Sundarakanda is considered the most important. It deals with the heroic deeds of Hanuman a mere monkey who rose to Divine Status and overcame each of the most insurmountable difficulties encountered by him right from the beginning of his journey over the sea, to Lanka which he undertook to find Rama’s wife Sita who was abducted and kept captive by the evil Ravana, by his mere resolute determination, adventurous enterprise and total dedication to his Lord Shri Rama. The reading and recital of Sundarakanda with faith and devotion will give happiness and hope. It removes all forebodings from the mind. It will also bring success and prosperity.

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