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What are the benefits of reading Sundara Kandam?
Reciting Sunderkand can help ward off evils. It removes all the negativity and obstacles from one’s life and bestows the person with happiness and prosperity. Sunderkand teaches you how one can win over every difficulty and unfortunate situation in life if he decides to do so.
Why is Hanuman called Sundara?
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. The Sundara Kanda forms the heart of Valmiki’s Ramayana and consists of a detailed, vivid account of Hanuman’s adventures.
When should we do Sundarakanda Parayanam?
- To start Sundarakanda Paarayanam, take a thithi between Sukla Paksha Dvithiya, Thruthiya, Panchami, Sapathani, Dasami Ekadasi Thrayodasi and start.
- It is advised to read atleast One chapter a day.
- Finish paarayanam by the time of Sunrise.
Can I read Sunderkand at night?
It can be chanted anytime in the morning or evening according to your convenience. Sunderkand is so powerful that reciting it in routine can help ward off evils. It removes all the negativity and obstacles from one’s life and bestows the person with happiness and prosperity.
Which day is good for Sunderkand?
Devotees swear that they have reaped benefits and blessings of Hanumanji after reading the Sundarkand Paath religiously. Devotees believe that reading the Sundar Kand on Tuesday or Saturday – both days considered to be auspicious by Hanuman devotees – fetches maximum blessings.
What is the original version of Sundara Kanda?
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.
What are the benefits of reading Sundara Kanda?
People who do not have even time to read full Sundara Kanda, Could read this “Samkshepa Sundara Kanda (Sundara Kanda in brief) and be benefited. It is written that reading this would cure illnesses, give long life, bring to an end enmity, and lead to all round happiness and well being.
What if I can’t recite the Sundara Kanda from Valmiki’s Ramayana?
As per Hindupedia.com, those who are unable to recite the whole Sundara kanda from Valmiki’s Ramayana, can instead recite a shorter version of it called the Samkshepa Sundarakanda. This text is found in the Vayu Purana. You can read it from this page. From the introduction, we find:
How can you describe the beauty of Sundarakanda in this verse?
The whole of Sundarakanda can be beautifully described through this verse. Sri Rama is beautiful. His beauty can be defined by as “Pumsaam Mohana Roopaya Punya Slokaya Mangalam” that even the men who saw Sri Ram fell in love with Ram.