The Sri Ramacharitamanas was written much later than Valmiki's Ramayana, in the 16th century. Multiple variations of the Sundara Kanda exist in other languages as well, for instance in Awadhi, the language in which the saint Tulsidas wrote the Ramacharitamanas. Many Hindus believe that if one does not have time to read the whole Ramayana, one should read the Sundara Kanda. The Dharmic faith suggests that its recital brings harmony to the household.

Unable to bear the pain, Shani Dev offered gratitude in return to an immediate release. Alternately once Shani Dev was caught between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling when attempting to mount the latter to influence his stars. As a token of thanks, Shani Dev offered reprieve to all devotees of Lord Hanuman. Ramayana reveals that Shani Dev, who was captive at Ravana's palace, was rescued by Lord Hanuman. It happens to be for nullification of the malefic effects of the crow mounted, the son of Surya and Chhaya (Shadow), Lord Shani. This lesson is recited by Hindus, preferably on Tuesdays or Saturdays, these days having been earmarked for special prayers to Hanuman. It is traditional to begin the reading ( pārāyaṇa) of the Ramayana with the Sundara Kanda. The joyous search party returns to Kishkindha with the news. 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. He gives a bold lecture to Ravana to release Sita. He allows himself to be captured and produced before Ravana. Hanuman then wreaks havoc in Lanka by destroying trees and buildings, and killing Ravana's warriors. She says that Rama himself must come and avenge the insult of her abduction. He offers to carry Sita back to Rama however, she refuses, reluctant to allow herself to be rescued by any one other than her husband. Hanuman reassures her, giving Rama's signet ring as a sign of good faith. In the Ashok Vatika, Sita is wooed and threatened by Ravana and his demon mistresses to marry Ravana.

In Lanka, Hanuman searched for Sita and finally found her in Ashok Vatika. After learning about Sita, Hanuman assumes a gargantuan form and makes a colossal leap across the ocean to Lanka after defeating Surasa, the Mother of the Nagas and Sinhika, who is sent by the Devtas.

The Sundara Kanda forms the heart of Valmiki's Ramayana and consists of a detailed, vivid account of Hanuman's adventures.

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