Who is Rāma according to the Sundarakanda?

Rāma is described as possessing immense strength and is referred to with the epithet 'atibalaḥ', meaning exceedingly strong, highlighting his power and capabilities.

Who does Hanuman declare himself to be?

Hanuman declares himself as 'dāsō:’haṁ kōsalēndrasya rāmasya' - a servant of Rāma, the king of Kosala, emphasizing his devotion and allegiance to Rāma, while also asserting his role as a destroyer of enemy forces.

What is Hanuman's confidence regarding Ravana?

Hanuman confidently states 'na rāvaṇasahasraṁ mē yuddhē pratibalaṁ bhavēt' - that even a thousand Rāvaṇas would not be equal to him in battle, showcasing his unparalleled strength and prowess.

What does Hanuman intend to do in Lanka?

Hanuman intends to destroy the city of Lanka ('ardayitvā purīṁ laṅkām'), pay his respects to Maithili (Sita), and then leave successfully, all while the Rakshasas watch ('miṣatāṁ sarvarakṣasām').

Besides Rāma, who else is mentioned as victorious?

Besides Rāma, both Lakshmana (mahabalaḥ - greatly powerful) and Sugriva (rāghavēṇābhipālitaḥ - protected by Rāma) are declared victorious, emphasizing the strength of their alliance.

rāmāyaṇa jaya mantram

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Ram Stotra

(sundarakāṇḍa sargaḥ 42, ślō-33)

jayatyatibalō rāmō lakṣmaṇaśca mahābalaḥ |
rājā jayati sugrīvō rāghavēṇābhipālitaḥ || 1 ||

dāsō:’haṁ kōsalēndrasya rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ |
hanumān śatrusainyānāṁ nihantā mārutātmajaḥ || 2 ||

na rāvaṇasahasraṁ mē yuddhē pratibalaṁ bhavēt |
śilābhistu praharataḥ pādapaiśca sahasraśaḥ || 3 ||

ardayitvā purīṁ laṅkāmabhivādya ca maithilīm |
samr̥ddhārthō gamiṣyāmi miṣatāṁ sarvarakṣasām || 4 ||

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