Analysis of the Sundar Kand
The Sundara Kanda is one of the most important sections of the Ramayana , written by Sage Valmiki. It focuses on the heroic journey of Hanuman as he crosses the ocean, enters Lanka, and delivers Lord Rama’s message to Sita. The word Sundara means "beautiful," and this section is called Sundara Kanda because it highlights the beauty of Hanuman’s devotion, courage, intelligence, and strength. 1. Hanuman’s Leap Across the Ocean At the beginning of the Sundara Kanda , Hanuman grows to a huge size and leaps across the ocean to reach Lanka. This event symbolizes faith and determination. Hanuman overcomes obstacles, such as the demoness Surasa and the shadow-capturing demon Simhika, showing that true devotion to God can help one overcome any difficulty. 2. Hanuman’s Search for Sita Upon reaching Lanka, Hanuman makes himself small and secretly enters Ravana’s palace. He searches everywhere until he finally finds Sita in Ashoka Vatika, sitting under a tree, sad and lost in tho...