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Sundara Kanda (Sundara Kāṇḍa), literally "beautiful episode/book", is the fifth chapter in the Hindu epic the RamCharitManas, composed by Goswami Tulsidas. It depicts the adventures of Hanuman. The original Sundara Kanda is in Sanskrit and was composed by Valmiki, who was the first to scripturally record the Ramayana. Sundara Kanda is the only chapter of the Ramayana in which the hero is not Rama, but rather Hanuman. Hanuman's selflessness, strength, and devotion to Rama are emphasized in the text. Hanuman was fondly called Sundar by his mother Anjani and Sage Valmiki chose this name over others as this kand deals mainly with Hanuman's journey to Lanka
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First published April 25, 2013
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Tulsidas
121 books33 followersTulsidas was a realized soul and saint, poet, often called reformer and philosopher from Ramanandi Sampradaya, in the lineage of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya renowned for his devotion to the Lord Shri Rama.
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February 23, 2016
मूलतः अवधी और अंशतः भोजपुरी में लिखा यह महाकाव्य आज घर घर में धर्म ग्रंथ बन चुका है। साहित्यिक दृष्टि से भी यह अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। रामायण का यह काण्ड हनुमान जी की वजह से सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय है।
September 5, 2018
JAI SHREE RAM JAI SHREE HANUMAN 🌹🌷🙏🙏🙏
December 11, 2019
Got a chance to read and recite the complete Sunderkand with my friends and colleagues from the office in a social gathering, and it was eclectic. Something I will try and do at least once a year.
October 3, 2020
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Jai Shri Ram Jai Hanuman 🙏 Nicely printed clear and in good format Jai Shri Ram Jai Hanuman 🙏 💫💫
Jai Shri Ram Jai Hanuman 🙏 Nicely printed clear and in good format Jai Shri Ram Jai Hanuman 🙏 💫💫
June 15, 2021
As I finish reading Sundar Kand (Hindi translation) by Goswami Tulsidas, my head is bowed in reverence to Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and their greatest servitor of all - Lord Hanuman. Despite my ill health, an unusual calmness & joy envelopes me. I find myself humming the couplets from this beautiful poem (which finds place in the fifth canto of the classical epic story of the Ramayana known as Sri Ram Charit Manas by Tulsidas).
The inquisitiveness to know Lord Hanuman and worship Him is a legacy left behind by my mother, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman. It was from her that I had received my first copy of Sundar Kand written in Awadhi language (primarily spoken in the Awadh region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India).
Having read Sundar Kand a few times before, and hearing of it’s acclaimed spiritual significance, a strong desire to know and understand it’s meaning & true essence lead me to order this Hindi translation.
The Sundar Kand symbolizes the dawn of hope after a dark night of hopelessness and despair, because it is in this Canto that Sita is traced by Hanuman after Lord Ram had lost all hopes of finding her, thus instilling hope in the heart of both Lord Ram and Goddess Sita that they would now be united once again. It is also here that Vibhishan, the brother of Ravana, too finds a way to his freedom and redemption from the evil of being called a demon by the virtue of his birth in this race, because he goes to surrender before Lord Ram and is warmly welcomed by him.
It is often used independently for the purpose of recitation on auspicious occasions during religious functions and festivals as it recounts the glories of Lord Hanuman, the hope of Goddess Sita that she'll soon attain deliverance from her profound miseries, and the redemption of Vibhishan, the brother of the demon king Ravana, who was warmly welcomed by Lord Ram when he came to surrender and seek the Lord's refuge.
Sundar Kand evokes the virtues of auspiciousness, hope and salvation amid an environment of hopelessness, gloom and despair.
Jai Siya Ram, Jai Hanuman.
The inquisitiveness to know Lord Hanuman and worship Him is a legacy left behind by my mother, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman. It was from her that I had received my first copy of Sundar Kand written in Awadhi language (primarily spoken in the Awadh region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India).
Having read Sundar Kand a few times before, and hearing of it’s acclaimed spiritual significance, a strong desire to know and understand it’s meaning & true essence lead me to order this Hindi translation.
The Sundar Kand symbolizes the dawn of hope after a dark night of hopelessness and despair, because it is in this Canto that Sita is traced by Hanuman after Lord Ram had lost all hopes of finding her, thus instilling hope in the heart of both Lord Ram and Goddess Sita that they would now be united once again. It is also here that Vibhishan, the brother of Ravana, too finds a way to his freedom and redemption from the evil of being called a demon by the virtue of his birth in this race, because he goes to surrender before Lord Ram and is warmly welcomed by him.
It is often used independently for the purpose of recitation on auspicious occasions during religious functions and festivals as it recounts the glories of Lord Hanuman, the hope of Goddess Sita that she'll soon attain deliverance from her profound miseries, and the redemption of Vibhishan, the brother of the demon king Ravana, who was warmly welcomed by Lord Ram when he came to surrender and seek the Lord's refuge.
Sundar Kand evokes the virtues of auspiciousness, hope and salvation amid an environment of hopelessness, gloom and despair.
Jai Siya Ram, Jai Hanuman.
July 25, 2025
SundarKand, is a spiritual masterpiece that beautifully encapsulates the timeless teachings of the Ramayana. The translation preserves the poetic brilliance of Valmiki, making the verses both accessible and profound. The narrative, centered around Hanuman's quest to find Sita, resonates with unwavering devotion and moral depth. The translator's skill and inclusion of insightful commentary enhance the overall reading experience, providing clarity on the spiritual nuances.
October 18, 2022
The poetry is awesome of Tulsidas
November 6, 2023
One of Tulsidas's exceptional work.. Hanumanji ke baare mein padkar man prafullit ho utha hai..
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