31 LIFE LESSONS FROM SUNDAR-KAND

 Shri Hanuman ji, is one of the Pivotal character in Shri Ramcharit Manas. It’s said that reciting Sunderkand every Saturday is fruitful in many different way. Not Only you can learn Lessons from Sunderkand but it gives you peace too.

We used to recite it but never learnt the hidden meanings behind it. But, this time when we decide to start our New Weekend with Sunderkand path , I wanted to explain it to you all 27 fruitful lessons you can learn from it. This is when, the thought came in my mind, to share as an Article with all the people around.

Sunderkand is the fifth chapter of the Seven Chapters of Shri Ramcharit Manas. It talks about Realization of power within Shri Hanuman ji, about execution of very difficult tasks & his journey to Lanka as a messenger of Shri Ram.

LESSONS FROM DIFFERENT INCIDENCE :

¤ Jamwant making Hanuman ji realize his powers which he had forgotten.

Lesson :

1) We all have some hidden qualities within us, the need is to Just identify it.Each and every individual has some unique quality all we need is to identify it and tap it.

2) One should have friends (just like Jamwant) and value them as they help one to grow by identifying their hidden potential and boosting them.

¤ Mainak mountain offers help to Shri Hanuman ji to take rest while his journey to Lanka. Hanuman ji declines the help politely.

Lesson:

3) Be focused towards your goal.Don’t give up until you reach your goals, however far they seem. Sometimes there might be temptations mid way to give up your goals but do not fall for those.

4)Be polite even when you have to say no.You don’t have to hurt any ones feeling while turning down their offer.

¤ Sursa (the sea serpent) comes in the way of Shri Hanuman and wants to have him as food. Shri Hanuman requests her to let him go and he will later on willingly enter her mouth. Sursa does not agrees to it and starts increasing her size and so does Shri Hanuman. Later he takes a very minute size and keeping his promise enters Sursa’s mouth and quickly comes out and escapes.

 Lesson :

5) Only physical power can not help you all the time its the intelligence too that is important.One should know how to use Strength/power effectively.

6) The powers should be used only when needed.

7) Respect your words and be true to them.

¤ After reaching Lanka Shri Hanuman stops on a mountain. He looks carefully in to the city that he has never been to and analyses . He decides to enter the city at night and in a very small form.

Lessons :

8) Always understand or get overview of your problem.

9) Look for the details and then make a plan.

¤ Lankini notices Shri Hanuman even in the tiny form and restricts him from going in the city. He hits her with a fist and then gets in the city.

Lesson :

10) Your actions should be based on what a situation requires for.

11) Do as needed.

12) Never misuse your power.

¤ In the city of Lanka, Shri Hanuman notices Tulsi plant(Holy plant) in a palace and a small temple with signs of Bow and arrow of Shri Ram. Thus he reaches Vibhishan’s house who later helps Shri Hanuman.

Lesson :

13) Pay attention to even small details.

14) Think Logically.

¤ Vibhishan explains that he loves and follows the Lord Rama, even though he lives between demons. Just like a tongue is soft and supple though its enclosed by hard and strong teeths, so is he Loving and following the Lord though living amongst demons.

Lessons :

15) Its your actions that makes you the person what you are and not your company.

16) Your company can have least effect on you unless you yourself let that happen.

17) No one can misguide you or lead you to wrong path unless you allow them.

¤ Shri Hanuman approaches Sita carefully. He sits on a tree, and sings praises of Lord Ram and then drops the ring of Lord Ram in front of Sita.

Lesson :

18) When a person is in problem, don’t just lead to action/conclusion. Think from other person’s point of view. Living so long, amongst demons if Shri Hanuman would have suddenly appeared in front of Sita ji , she might have considered him too as one of them or got scared….so instead he created an environment of comfort by singing praise of Lord Rama and then gaining her confidence by giving Lord’s ring as proof.

¤ After meeting Sita ji and conveying message of Lord Ram, Shri Hanuman takes permission from Sita and goes ahead to have food in Ashok Vatika.

Lesson :

19) Even when you are very busy or have some daunting or fun tasks ahead , still take out time for your daily chores like having food timely and all other activities. These are a must for a healthy body and should not be overlooked for other stuff.

¤ When Meghnath sends Brahmaastra, Shri Hanuman ji had enough power to avoid it. Despite of boon from Lord Brahma , Shri Hanuman bows down in front of Brahmaastra.

Lesson :

20) Respect the powers/knowledge of others.

21) Be Humble irrespective of knowledge/power/position you have achieved.

22) There is no need to show off your power/knowledge/position by letting down others.

¤ When taken to the court of Lanka, as a punishment to Shri Hanuman his tail is to be set on fire.He enjoys the situation by increasing his tail and amuses people around him.

Lesson :

23) Fun is also important in life.

24) Enjoy the moment of life with some Humour and fun.

 ¤ Shri Hanuman before leaving Lanka burns the important places in lanka.

Lesson :

25) Shri Hanuman knew that later Lord Ram will come with his army ,so to help them out he already destroys the important places that he had carefully studied and noted. Plan ahead and take actions accordingly.

26) Do not wait till the last minute to accomplish a task.

¤ Shri Hanuman returns back after completing the task assigned By Lord Ram and gives him message of Sita ji. When Lord Ram praises Shri Hanuman for his exemplary work, Shri Hanuman explains that he could accomplish the task assigned as he kept Lord Shri Ram in his mind and it was because of His grace that he was successful in his mission.

Lesson :

27) Have Faith in the Almighty.

28) Be humble. “I did” should not be the focus, if you are good at something people will realize eventually .

29) When you do good to others don’t keep remembering and reminding them ..I Did this for you…(as this leads to expectations, which can become cause of sorrow or hurt).

30) Goodness/Qualities of a person can never be hidden , it will eventually be realized. It does not needs marketing.

¤ After receiving message from Shri Hanuman, the army of monkey’s starts gathering on the other side of sea. Getting this news Ravan holds a meeting on court and asks for suggestions for actions to be taken by his courtiers. They laugh off the information and keep praising Ravan and satisfying his ego.

Lesson :

31) Always be Vigilent of advice from people around you. The Adulation will not lead you to path of growth. Especially three people : DOCTOR, TEACHER and ADVISOR(SECRETARY), if they do not give you the true information/feedback and only try to please you by adulation, your downfall is sure.

Always surround yourself with people who will give you true feedback, Adulation might please the ears , but it will certainly not help in your growth.

NOTE : This is not to promote religion or culture but the lessons here can be helpful to all Humans Irrespective of Cast, Religion or Beliefs. ?J

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