Sundar khand, In 9 minutes

Sundar khand, In 9 minutes

Many of you are aware of the benefits of chanting or reading The Sunderkhand. However, most of us don't do it regularly as very often lack of time is the reason cited.

And even if people  find the time,  they may be unable to read it with a proper intonation or if they manage to they lack the concentration on the actual essence.

Here's a simple version of Sunderkhand.

Ram  Ram Jai Ram Ram Jai Ram Ram

Peaceful, Compassionate, Sinless, One who has been served by Brahma and Shambhu, one who is seen in the human form by Maya, Hey Raghuvar I salute you. You are my Antaratma. Liberate me Oh Prabhu, instill Bhakti in me.

Hanuman the epitome of strength, knowledge and wisdom on behest of Jambavanth set out to cross The Mighty Ocean in search of Seetha.

He accepted the challenge of Sirsa and won over her. He reached Lanka in the still if te night. He could hear a voice singing the praises of Lord Rama. He had the darshan of Seetha and presented Her with Lord Ram's ring. Bowing at Her feet He sought Her Blessings.

He created havoc in the Vatika by devouring the fruits, breaking the branches, shaking the trees and willingly became a captive of the Asuras, to be presented to Ravana. He tried driving sense into Ravana and asked him to seek Lord Ram's forgiveness. The egoistic Ravan did not concede. Instead he set Hanuman's rail on fire. The latter in turn set out  to destroy the golden city of Lanka. 

He took the Chudamani from Sita ,comforted Her. He presented it to Lord Ram. An emotional Ram embraced Him and asked Him how did he accomplish the task. Hanumanji humbly replied that nothing is impossible if one is granted Bhakti by Lord Ram. 

Lord Ram asked Sugreev to get his army ready and seek the permission of The Ocean to cross it and reach Lanka.

Mandodri warned Ravan of the dire consequences of holding Sita captive. She implored him to set Her free, but in vain.

Ravan who got the news about Lord Rama's strategy, called his council of ministers. His brother Vibheeshan tried to reason with him. He warned him that even Lord Shiva will not help him nor appreciate his henious act of abducting Sita. All this fell on deaf ears. A helpless Vibheeshan left Lanka and sought refuge at Lord Rama's feet. The Lord recognised the virtuous Vibheeshan and crowned him as Lanka pati.

Ravan's messengers who were sent in disguise to know about Ram's plans returned to Lanka and apprised him of the happenings . They implored him to release Sita and seek Ram's forgiveness, but the foolhardy Ravan did not relent. 

Lord Ram with Nal and Neel's help got the Setu bridge constructed. He released river Sarayu from its curse and set out to Lanka.

Thus is The Sundar khand written by Tulsi Das.

Ram Ram Jai Ram Ram

Jai Hanuman