Sundara Kāṇḍa – The Canto Beautiful | The Fifth Step in Tulasī’s Shrī-Rāma-Charita-Mānasa

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Hanuman, the Wind’s Child, who annihilated the villains in the manner the fire burns a forest…who is the very Gyana for wiping out vices just as the clouds extinguish the forest fire. RCM, I/17-S.

Sundara Kāṇḍa – The Canto Beautiful—the sublimely glorious chapter of Tulasi’s Shri-Rama-Charita-Manasa, marks a pivotal point in the narrative, where the magnificent feats of Lord Hanuman completely overturn the prevailing tide of desolation and hopelessness, ushering in a burst of hope and joy.

This action-packed spectacular account extols the heroic exploits of Lord Hanuman, the reservoir of all virtues, and the foremost servitor of Lord Rama. On full display are the extraordinary traits of this beloved Monkey God—his strength & courage, wisdom & intelligence, compassion & humility—when he undertakes the mission to Lanka to find the whereabouts of Mother Sita, whom Ravana had kidnapped. Hanuman’s selfless devotion, humility, ingenuity, wit, and power make him especially endearing, making this the most beautiful and frequently chanted Canto of the Rama-Charita-Manasa.

This word-for-word translation, with annotated notes, is excerpted from the award-winning translation: Tulasi’s Shri-Rama-Charita-Manasa. The Spiritual Lake of Rama Pastimes. An English Rendering: Annotated Word-for-word Translation by Anuvad Shri Chandan Lal Dhody. It captures the finer nuances of Tulasi’s Classic Epic and the greatness of Hanuman Maharaja. The Introduction chapter by the Editor, Dr. Neela Thapar Moorjani sets the backdrop of this glorious account that inspires, entertains, and awakens within us—positivity, hope, and courage—bringing to the fore our inherent goodness.

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