Sunderkand

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has urged pregnant women to embrace the power of spiritual practices by chanting the ‘Sunderkand’ and immersing themselves in the reading of ancient epics like the Ramayana. Governor Soundararajan believes that these practices can significantly contribute to the mental and physical well-being of unborn babies, providing a holistic approach to pregnancy. The Governor expressed her views during her virtual participation in the launching ceremony of the ‘Garbha Samskara Module,’ a program aimed at promoting prenatal care. She emphasized the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to the health of pregnant women at various stages, with a focus on their mental well-being. In her address, Governor Soundararajan shared her observations of mothers in villages who engage in reading books like the Ramayana, Mahabharatha, and other inspiring stories. She specifically highlighted the tradition in Tamil Nadu, where pregnant women are encouraged to learn and recite the ‘Sunderkand’ from the Kamban Ramayana, the Tamil version of the epic. According to her, the story of Hanuman’s miraculous deeds in the ‘Sunderkand’ holds immense significance and can positively impact the development of the unborn child. For those unversed, Sunderkand is the fifth book in the Hindu epic Ramayana and the only chapter in which the main protagonist is Hanuman rather than Rama. Meanwhile, Governor Soundararajan also emphasized the critical role of mental health...

Table of Contents • • • • Sundar Kand Story Outline The Sundar Kanda describes an inspiring and exciting account of the adventures of Lord Hanuman. It gives a detailed account of Hanuman’s physical prowess and superior intelligence. The work describes Hanuman’s selflessness, strength, and devotion to Lord Rama. It gives an account of Lord Hanuman’s journey to Lanka. Here, we give you a brief account of the Sundar Kanda story. Hanuman chanted the name of Lord Rama and assumed a massive form to leap over the sea to reach Lanka. He fought and overpowered many demons (like Surasa) on the way to Lanka. However, no one could stop him from reaching Lanka through the sky route. When Hanuman reached Lanka, he finds the whereabouts of Sita and finally found her in Ashok Vatika. Hanuman pacifies agony stricken Sita. He learns that Ravana threatened Sita. She was being tortured to marry Ravana. Hanuman instills confidence in Sita. He gives Rama’s signet ring as a sign of good faith. He assures Sita that her beloved husband, Lord Rama, would soon arrive at Lanka to rescue her from Ravana’s captivity. He even offers to carry Sita back to Rama. However, Sita refuses this offer saying that he would not allow anyone other than her husband to rescue her. Sita tells Hanuman that Rama himself must come to save her and avenge the insult of her abduction. Hanuman then creates havoc in Lanka by destroying demons and buildings. He killed many of Ravana’s warriors. Finally, he allowed himself to b...

By India Today News Desk: Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday said that pregnant women should start chanting the 'Sunderkand' and start reading epics like the Ramayana to ensure the mental and physical well-being of their babies. Soundararajan, who is not only the governor, but also a gynecologist and fetal therapist, made these remarks during the launch of the 'Garbha Sanskar' program organised by an RSS-linked body. In the 'Garbha Sanskar' program, initiated by Samvardhinee Nyas, the doctors associated with the organisation provide expectant mothers with a blend of "scientific and traditional" prescriptions to give birth to babies who are expected to turn out as "sanskari and deshbhakt" (culturally rooted and patriotic), as per the information. Samvardhinee Nyas is a part of Rashtra Sevika Sangh, a women's organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). ALSO READ | According to sources, the prescriptions by the doctors include activities like reading religious texts like the Bhagavad Gita, chanting Sanskrit mantras, and practicing yoga. It is designed to be followed from pre-conception to delivery and even up to the baby's second year. The program also offers guidance to the family members of expectant mothers. During the virtual launch event, Soundararajan commended the efforts of Samvardhinee Nyas in developing the 'Garbha Sanskar' program and expressed her belief that this "scientific and holistic approach" to pregnancy would yield...

The Sundara Kanda forms the heart of Valmiki's Ramayana and consists of a detailed, vivid account of Hanuman's adventures. After learning about Sita, Hanuman assumes a gargantuan form and makes a colossal leap across the ocean to In Lanka, Hanuman searches for Sita, and finally finds her in the In the The act of reading [ ] It is traditional to begin the reading ( pārāyaṇa) of the This lesson is recited by The Dharmic faith suggests that its recital brings harmony to the household. Many Hindus believe that if one does not have time to read the whole Ramayana, one should read the Sundara Kanda. Other versions [ ] Multiple variations of the Sundara Kanda exist in other languages as well, for instance in An earlier Tamil version, A Malayalam independent translation of Sundara Kandam can be found in 'Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilipattu', written by Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan. Ezhuthachan, who is considered as the Father of Modern Malayalam language, had written the translation of the Adhyatma Ramayana, a Sanskrit text connected with the Ramanandi sect. References [ ] • www.wisdomlib.org (2019-01-27). www.wisdomlib.org . Retrieved 2022-11-23. • aravamudan, krishnan (2014-09-22). Pure Gems of Ramayanam. PartridgeIndia. p.369. 978-1-4828-3720-9. • Robert P. Goldman; Sally Sutherland Goldman, eds. (1996), The Ramayana of Valmiki: An Epic of Ancient India: Sundarkand, Princeton University Press, pp.80–82, 978-0-691-06662-2 External links [ ]

• • • Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand', read Ramayana: Telangana governor Soundararajan Pregnant women should chant ‘Sunderkand’, read Ramayana: Telangana governor Soundararajan Soundararajan, who is also a gynaecologist and fetal therapist, made the remarks while launching 'Garbha Sanskar' programme of an RSS-linked body. Pregnant women should chant ‘Sunderkand’ and read epics like Ramayana to have mentally and physically sound babies, Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Sunday. Soundararajan, who is also a gynaecologist and fetal therapist, made the remarks while launching ‘Garbha Sanskar’ programme of an RSS-linked body. Under the ‘Garbha Sanskar’ programme developed by Samvardhinee Nyas, doctors associated with the organisation will provide a mix of “scientific and traditional” prescriptions to expectant mothers so that they give birth to “sanskari and deshbhakt” babies. These prescriptions will include reading of religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, chanting of Sanskrit mantras and practice of yoga. The process will start from the pre-conception to delivery stage and continue till a baby attains two years of age. Family members of the expectant mothers will also be guided during the programme, according to the ‘Garbha Sanskar’ module launched virtually. Samvardhinee Nyas is a wing of Rashtra Sevika Sangh, a women’s organisation that parallels the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Addressing the virtual launch event, Soundararajan apprecia...

Well basically Sunderkand sings the praises of Shri Ram. Whoever hears it with devotion shall without any means be able to cross the ocean of life. As stated Sunderkand is a chapter from the Ramcharitmanas which is written by the revered poet Goswami Tulsidas. It is one of the seven kands (sections) of what constitutes the epic Ramayana and it is believed that reciting Sunderkand on a regular basis can help ward off evils, remove obstacles in path and bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Sunderkand is one such text that mentions about a devotee’s victory. It highlights how Lord Hanuman crossed the ocean and survived the obstacles during his journey to Lanka to find Sita Maa. Since Lord Hanuman was successful in his mission to gather information about Sita, this chapter also depicts the wisdom and vigour of Lord Hanuman. Sunderkand also mentions a few significant life lessons. In Sunderkand, Lord says “Nirmal Man Jan So Mohe Paava, Mohe Kapat Chhal Chidra Na Bhaava,” which means that like himself, the Lord also likes those devotees who have a pure mind and noble thoughts. Reciting Sunderkand does not only offer mental peace but also gives one the strength and determination to carry out their tasks. It can help you get rid of all your problems, grant your wishes and protect you from the malefic effects of unfavorable planetary positions. By reciting the verse given below daily, you can get relief from your sufferings. Ten ways of getting maximum benefits from Sunderkan...

Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand' and read epics like Ramayana to have mentally and physically sound babies, Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Sunday. Soundararajan, who is also a gynaecologist and fetal therapist, made the remarks while launching 'Garbha Sanskar' programme of an RSS-linked body. Under the 'Garbha Sanskar' programme developed by Samvardhinee Nyas, doctors associated with the organisation will provide a mix of “scientific and traditional” prescriptions to expectant mothers so that they give birth to “sanskari and deshbhakt” babies. These prescriptions will include reading of religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, chanting of Sanskrit mantras and practice of yoga. The process will start from the pre-conception to delivery stage and continue till a baby attains two years of age. Family members of the expectant mothers will also be guided during the programme, according to the 'Garbha Sanskar' module launched virtually. Samvardhinee Nyas is a wing of Rashtra Sevika Sangh, a women's organisation that parallels the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Also Read | Addressing the virtual launch event, Soundararajan appreciated the efforts of the Samvardhinee Nyas in developing 'Garbha Sanskar' programme module and said implementation of this “scientific and holistic approach” towards pregnancy will “definitely” yield positive results. “In villages, we have seen expectant mothers reading Ramayana, Mahabharata and other epics as well as goo...