Question

How many Kandas are there in Valmiki Ramayana?

• A. 2
• B. 8
• C. 7
• D. 5

Hint:

The seven Kandas of the Ramayana illustrate the journey of virtue, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Valmiki Ramayana, a prominent Indian epic, comprises seven sections, known as Kandas. Each Kanda outlines a specific period in the narrative of Lord Rama:
• Bala Kanda: Rama's childhood and his brothers.
• Ayodhya Kanda: Rama’s exile from Ayodhya.
• Aranya Kanda: Rama’s forest life and Sita’s abduction.
• Kishkindha Kanda: Rama’s alliance with Hanuman and Sugriva.
• Sundara Kanda: Hanuman’s journey to Lanka to find Sita.
• Yuddha Kanda: The battle between Rama and Ravana.
• Uttara Kanda: The later period of Rama’s reign.
These seven Kandas convey the epic's moral and spiritual teachings.