# सुन्दरकाण्ड Sundarkand - Hindi

> Hindu epic Ramayana's fifth book detailing Hanuman's adventures and devotion. (iPhone/iPad app by Mohit Agarwal.)

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- Developer: [Mohit Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249662574)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundarkand-hindi/id6476515798/reviews.md

## What is सुन्दरकाण्ड Sundarkand?

Sundara Kanda (Sundara Kāṇḍa) सुन्दरकाण्ड, literally "beautiful episode/book", is the fifth book in the Hindu epic the Ramayana. It depicts the adventures of Hanuman. The original Sundara Kanda is in Sanskrit and was composed by Valmiki, who was the first to scripturally record the Ramayana. Sundara Kanda is the only chapter of the Ramayana in which the hero is not Rama, but rather Hanuman. Hanuman's selflessness, strength, and devotion to Rama are emphasized in the text. Hanuman was fondly called Sundara by his mother Anjani and Sage Valmiki chose this name over others as this kand deals mainly with Hanuman's journey to Lanka

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 Lanka by defeating Surasa, the Mother of the Nagas who is sent by the Suras and the asura Sinhika who is sent by the Asuras. Here, Hanuman explores the demon's city and spies on Ravana. He locates Sita in Ashoka grove, who is wooed and threatened by Ravana and his rakshasis to marry Ravana. He reassures her, giving Rama's signet ring as a sign of good faith. He offers to carry Sita back to Rama, however she refuses, reluctant to allow herself to be touched by a male other than her husband. She says that Rama himself must come and avenge the insult of her abduction.

Hanuman then wreaks havoc in Lanka by destroying trees and buildings, and killing Ravana's warriors. He allows himself to be captured and produced before Ravana. He gives a bold lecture to Ravana to release Sita. He is condemned and his tail is set on fire, but he escapes his bonds and, leaping from roof to roof, sets fire to Ravana's citadel and makes the giant leap back from the island. The joyous search party returns to Kishkindha with the news.

The act of reading
It is traditional to begin the reading (pārāyaṇa) of the Ramayana with the Sundara Kanda.

This lesson is recited by religious Hindus, preferably on Tuesdays or Saturdays, these days having been earmarked for special prayers to Hanuman. It happens to be for nullification of the malefic effects of the crow mounted, the son of Surya and Chhaya (Shadow), Lord Shani. Ramayana reveals that Shani Dev, who was captive at Ravana's palace, was rescued by Lord Hanuman. As a token of thanks, Shani Dev offered reprieve to all devotees of Lord Hanuman. Alternately once Shani Dev was caught between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling when attempting to mount the latter to influence his stars. Unable to bear the pain, Shani Dev offered gratitude in return to an immediate release.

The religious faith suggests that its recital brings harmony to the household. Many Hindus believe that if you do not have time to read the whole Ramayana, you should read the Sundara Kanda.

7 dohas of Sundara Kanda
There are 7 dohas in Sundara Kanda of Ramcharitmanas which contain the word sundar. It is said[citation needed] that a person who recites these earns the credit of a full Sundara Kanda recital. Them being the following:

1.Simdhu Tira Eka bhudhara sumdara, Kautuka Kudo carheu ta upara.

2.Syama Saroja dama Sama sumdara, Prabhu bhuja Kari kara SAMA dasakamdhara.

3.taba Dekhi mudrika Manohara, Rama nama Ankita Ati sumdara.

4.sunahu matu mohi atisaya bhukha, Laguna Dekhi sumdara phala rukha.

5.savadhana MANA Kari puni Samkara, Lage kahana katha ATI sumdara.

6.Harasi rama taba kinha payana, Saguna bhae sumdara Subha nana.

7.satha Sana binaya kutila Sana priti, Sasha krpana Sana sumdara niti.

Other versions of the Sundara Kanda exist in other languages as well, for instance in Awadhi, the language in which the saint Tulsidas wrote the Ramacharitamanas. The Sri Ramacharitamanas was written much later than Valmiki's Ramayana, in the 16th century.

This application is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Detailed account of Hanuman's adventures
- Hanuman's journey to Lanka
- Hanuman's devotion to Rama
- Traditional recitation for harmony
- Nullification of malefic effects
- Focus on the hero Hanuman

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Remove Ads | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundarkand-hindi/id6476515798/reviews.md

### 5/5 — सीताराम

*2025-02-10*

सीताराम

## Frequently asked questions about सुन्दरकाण्ड Sundarkand

### What is Sundarkand?

Sundarkand is the fifth book of the Hindu epic Ramayana, focusing on the adventures of Hanuman. It is known for its vivid descriptions of Hanuman's journey to Lanka and his devotion to Rama.

### Who is the main hero of Sundarkand?

Unlike other chapters of the Ramayana, the hero of Sundarkand is Hanuman, not Rama. The text emphasizes Hanuman's selflessness, strength, and unwavering devotion to Rama.

### Why is Sundarkand recited?

It is traditional to recite Sundarkand for household harmony and to nullify the malefic effects of Lord Shani. Many believe reading Sundarkand is beneficial even if one cannot read the entire Ramayana.

### What are the subscription plans for Sundarkand?

Sundarkand offers a 'Premium Plan' to remove ads, available for $0.99 per month or $5.99 per year.

### Does Sundarkand have ads?

Yes, Sundarkand contains advertisements. Users can opt for the Premium Plan to remove ads.

### What is the age rating for Sundarkand?

Sundarkand has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults.

### On which devices can I use Sundarkand?

Sundarkand is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Sundarkand last updated?

The app was last updated on April 20, 2025, with version 1.1.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-04-20

Introduced a powerful search feature to find chopai quickly.
Enhanced the reading experience with tools for annotating chopia, including highlights, underlines, and notes.
Added an option to remove ads, enabling a distraction-free reading experience.
Bug Fixes and Improvements

### 1.0 — 2024-01-24

No release notes.

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