Sundarkand
Sundarakāṇḍa
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Śrī Sundarakāṇḍam — Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇam (Pañcama Kāṇḍa) Maṅgalācaraṇam Śāntaṃ Śāśvatam Aprameyam Anaghaṃ Nirvāṇaśāntipradaṃ Brahmāśambhuphaṇīndrasevyam Aniśaṃ Vedāntavedyaṃ Vibhum | Rāmākhyaṃ Jagadīśvaraṃ Suragurūṃ Māyāmanuṣyaṃ Harim Vande'haṃ Karuṇākaraṃ Raghuvaraṃ Bhūpālacūḍāmaṇim ॥ Hanuman Stotram Manojanam Mārutatulyavegaṃ Jitendriyang Buddhimatāṃ Variṣṭham | Vātātmajaṃ Vānarayūthamukhyaṃ Śrīrāmadūtaṃ Śirasā Namāmi ॥ Sundare Sundaro Rāmaḥ Sundare Sundarī Kathā | Sundare Sundarī Sītā Sundare Kiṃ Na Sundaram ॥ Śrī Rāma Jaya Rāma Jaya Jaya Rāma | Śrī Rāma Jaya Rāma Jaya Jaya Rāma ॥
About this epic — Hanuman, Rama
Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.
How to chant
Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.