Recite Sundar Kand in 9 minutes

 

Recite Sundar Kand in 9 minutes

 

The faithful are aware of the efficacious benefits of chanting or reading sacred texts, Mantras and books like the Hanuman Chalisa and Sunder Kand.  This is done by vast multitudes especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The vibrations upon reading such books and meditating on the mantras invoke positive thoughts so that the mind becomes embellished and we can conquer the demons and overcome inhibitions which obfuscate our viewpoint.  However, several of us fail to read these sacred texts and chant mantras regularly and often citing heavy work schedule and paucity of time. The time given to the Divine is the least says spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Thus we fail to give the Lord quality time and it is only in times of duress that we attempt to remember the Lord.

Now, even if humans find the time, they are unable to read it with focus, clarity and proper intonation. Some manage to read and meditate but do not give their hundred percent. The mind keeps wandering through material meadows.

This is a simple version of Sunder Kand.

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.

      Oh Lord 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 the 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.

This is the eternal Sundar kand written by Tulsi Das.