Sundara Kandam

Product Details:

• Weight: 645 g
• Author/By: Swami Tapasyananda
• Binding: Deluxe (Hardbound)
• ISBN: 9788171203338
• Language: English
• No. of Pages: 300
• Publisher: Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
• Year of Publishing: 2023

Description: This book presents the fifth Kanda (section) of the Ramayana, known as Sundara Kanda, which is renowned for its literary brilliance. The name “Sundara” translates to "beautiful," emphasizing the aesthetic excellence of this section. The Kanda primarily focuses on two significant characters:

• Hanuman, representing the ideal of masculine strength and courage.
• Sita, symbolizing feminine courage and resilience.

The narrative highlights Hanuman's heroic feats over the course of one day and night, including:

• His journey to Sri Lanka.
• Discovery of Sita.
• His confrontation with the enemy.
• Setting fire to the city and returning with the news of Sita’s well-being.

On a deeper level, the Sundara Kanda also carries spiritual significance. It represents the journey of an awakened spiritual aspirant (represented by Hanuman) who crosses the ocean of samsara (worldly existence) to seek the divine spirit within. The book explores the different layers of human personality in this quest for inner awakening.