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Bhagwan Rama
Ramcharitmanas — Chapter 6

Lanka Kand

The great battle of Lanka — Setu Bandhan, Ravana Vadh, and Rama's return to Ayodhya.

~120 dohas~70 min readGoswami Tulsidas

Key Events

  • Vibhishana's sharanagati
  • Setu Bandhan over the ocean
  • Kumbhakarna & Meghnath slain
  • Ravana Vadh; Sita Agni Pariksha; return to Ayodhya
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Lanka Kand of the Ramcharitmanas cover?

The Lanka Kand (लंकाकाण्ड) of Goswami Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas covers the great war — the building of the Setu (bridge), the battle against Ravana's forces, and the slaying of Ravana to rescue Sita. On VedKosh you can read its complete dohas, chaupais and sorthas in Devanagari with Hindi meaning (bhavarth).

Is the Lanka Kand text on VedKosh authentic?

Yes — VedKosh presents the authentic Goswami Tulsidas Ramcharitmanas Lanka 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 Lanka Kand be recited?

The Lanka 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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