Sri Rama Charithram Part 9

      Hey guys. This is the most recent Mahaperiyava Satsangam that my mom did. My mom continued on the topic of Sri Rama Charithram. In this Satsangam, my mom started on the topic of Sundara Kandam, the most sacred portion of the Ramayana. This whole Kandam is so beautifully explained and is filled with pivotal events. In this Kandam, Hanuman bravely crosses over the ocean, vanquishes any obstacle or Asura that he encounters during his journey, and reaches Sri Lanka. There, he sees Sita and is filled with joy. Initially, Hanuman talks about Rama and his relation with him. Then, Hanuman gives Rama's ring to Sita to declare him as a devotee and a messenger of Rama. The ring carries the name Rama. Hanuman eagerly wanted to see Ravana and what he was about. So, he devises a plan of making a mess in Ashokavanam (Ravana's private place) and being taken to Ravana's court. So, he goes as per the plan and is taken away by Indrajit (Ravana's son). At Ravana's court, Hanuman warns him about the consequences if Rama comes to Sri Lanka. He also warns that Sita is not an ordinary lady as well, as she is capable of destroying Ravana herself.  Ravana doesn't believe Hanuman and he orders his ministers to kill Hanuman. Vibhishana, Ravana's younger brother, tells that Hanuman is just a messenger and he should be spared. Ravana disagrees with Vibhishana and orders his men to set fire to Hanuman's tail. Hanuman, without fear or pain, flies around Sri Lanka with his tail on fire and destroys every place in Sri Lanka, except Sita's spot, by setting fire to it. Hanuman, then victoriously flies back to Kishkinda, with Sita's Chudamani in hand. As he arrives, he gleefully declares that he has seen Sita. Those very words makes everyone in Kishkinda happy. The Sundara Kandam ends with Hanuman successfully handing over Sita's Chudamani to Rama. Overall, the Sundara Kandam serves as an important part of the Ramayana because Hanuman's impeccable talents are displayed and magnified in this very Kandam. Hanuman also is shown as a great devotee of Rama. If Ramayana is considered as a Veda, then Sundara Kandam is considered as a Upanishad. The Sundara Kandam, as a whole, shows that a great Guru can unite us all with the Lord easily. As a procedure, the Sundara Kandam will end with Rama's Pattabhishekam (coronation) even though that Sargam (chapter) occurs in the next Kandam i.e Yuddha Kandam. Listening and reading of Sundara Kandam relieves one of many ailments or problems and protects one from any mishap. Here is the video below for Sri Rama Charithram Part 9. Enjoy!