Author: Swami Tapasyananda
Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 286
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171203337
Description
This work in original Sanskrit with English translation forms 5th section of Ramayana and pious Hindus attach great psychic potency to this Text .
Valmiki's Ramayana, consisting of 24,000 verses, is one of the most famous epics in the world's literature. Apart from its literary grandeur, it is also looked upon by the Hindus as a holy text.
Devotee-scholars of India who equate the whole of the Ramayana with the Veda, consider the Sundarakandam as its Upanishad, the essential portion. Its study is considered equal to the study of the whole Ramayana.
According to the belief of pious Hindus, Sundara Kanda is not merely a narrative of events or an allegory, but also a mine of power on which a devotee can draw for spiritual support in difficult wordily situations. Its recital with faith is considered a panacea for the various ailments and difficulties of man.