Correct Way to Do Sundarkand Path at Home
Reciting the Sundarkand Path is a sacred and spiritually uplifting practice from the Ramcharitmanas composed by Goswami Tulsidas. It narrates the heroic journey of Lord Hanuman to Lanka in search of Mata Sita. Performing the Sundarkand Path at home with proper rituals, devotion, and discipline is believed to invoke divine protection, remove obstacles, and bring strength, courage, and peace to the home.
Importance of Sundarkand Path
Removes negative energies and brings positivity
Strengthens faith and boosts self-confidence
Pleases Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength and devotion
Brings relief during difficult times, fear, and mental unrest
Best Time to Do Sundarkand Path at Home
Tuesdays and Saturdays are most auspicious for Lord Hanuman
Amavasya and Poornima are spiritually powerful days
Early morning (Brahma Muhurat) or evening (after sunset) is ideal
Preparation Before Starting Sundarkand Path
1. Cleanse the space:
Clean the puja area or room thoroughly
Light incense sticks and diya (ghee lamp)
2. Take a bath and wear clean clothes:
Preferably wear orange, red, or saffron color (Hanumanji's colors)
3. Set up Hanumanji’s image or idol:
Place it on a clean red/yellow cloth
Offer flowers, sindoor, bananas, and sweets (ladoo or jaggery)
How to Perform the Sundarkand Path
1. Begin with Sankalp (Intention):
Take water in hand and mentally express your reason for reading (for health, peace, removal of dosha, etc.)
2. Chant Hanuman Mantras:
“Om Hanumate Namah”
“Om Namo Bhagavate Anjaneyaya Mahabalaya Swaha”
3. Start the Path:
Recite Sundarkand from the Ramcharitmanas or a dedicated book
Read with full focus and bhakti (devotion)
4. Avoid interruptions:
Finish the path in one sitting if possible
If not, mark where you stop and resume later without distraction
5. Aarti and Prasad:
Conclude with Hanuman Aarti (Aarti Ki Jai Hanuman Lala Ki)
Distribute prasad and offer water/tulsi leaves
Do's and Don’ts During Sundarkand Path
✅ Do’s:
Sit on a clean aasan (mat)
Face east or north direction
Maintain silence and mental focus
Offer naivedya (food offering) with devotion
❌ Don’ts:
Avoid garlic, onion, alcohol on the day of Path
Don’t leave the book open or on the floor
Avoid distractions like phone, eating, or talking during the recitation
Sundarkand Path Duration and Frequency
One full path takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on pace
It can be done weekly, daily (in crisis), or monthly on Hanuman Jayanti or Tuesdays
Benefits of Doing Sundarkand at Home
🌟 Spiritual Benefits:
Enhances focus, willpower, and inner strength
Increases bhakti and connection with Lord Hanuman
🛡️ Protective Benefits:
Removes black magic, fear, and evil eye effects
Shields family from financial and health troubles
🕊️ Emotional Benefits:
Brings peace in times of grief or depression
Uplifts mood and builds emotional resilience
Can You Do Sundarkand Path in English or Hindi?
Yes! You can recite it in:
Awadhi (original language)
Hindi translation
English transliteration (especially helpful for younger devotees)
Devotion matters more than language.
Who Can Do Sundarkand Path?
Anyone with a clean heart and sincere intention
Men, women, elderly, and even teens can recite it
No need for priest – but purity of mind is essential
Common Questions About Sundarkand Path
Can women do Sundarkand Path during menstruation?
Traditionally, women avoid it during menstruation. But devotion is higher than restrictions; it's a personal choice.
Can I do Path at night?
Yes. Evening or Pradosh time is sacred too, especially on Saturdays.
Can it be done in a group?
Yes! Group reading increases vibrations and shared devotion.
Conclusion: Call of Devotion and Courage
Performing Sundarkand Path at home is more than just a ritual – it’s a spiritual journey. In difficult times or in peaceful reflection, the correct way of doing Sundarkand brings divine light into your home and heart. Let Lord Hanuman bless you with strength, wisdom, and unwavering devotion.
Jai Bajrang Bali!
