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Bhagwan Rama
Ramcharitmanas — Chapter 4

Kishkindha Kand

The alliance with Sugriva — Hanuman meets Rama, Bali is slain, and the search for Sita begins.

~30 dohas~25 min readGoswami Tulsidas

Key Events

  • Hanuman's first meeting with Rama
  • Sugriva-Rama friendship pact
  • Bali Vadh
  • Vanara sena dispatched to search Sita
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Kishkindha Kand of the Ramcharitmanas cover?

The Kishkindha Kand (किष्किन्धाकाण्ड) of Goswami Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas covers Rama's alliance with Sugriva, the slaying of Vali, and the search parties sent in all directions to find Sita. On VedKosh you can read its complete dohas, chaupais and sorthas in Devanagari with Hindi meaning (bhavarth).

Is the Kishkindha Kand text on VedKosh authentic?

Yes — VedKosh presents the authentic Goswami Tulsidas Ramcharitmanas Kishkindha Kand in the original Avadhi (Devanagari), with a faithful Hindi meaning for each verse and a deep-link page for every doha/chaupai.

How should the Kishkindha Kand be recited?

The Kishkindha Kand is recited with devotion, ideally after a bath in a clean, quiet place, beginning with a prayer to Ganesha and one's guru. Many devotees read a fixed number of dohas daily; reciting an entire kand in one sitting is also a common practice (a "paath").

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