KBC 17’s Viral ‘Rude Kid’ Got Ramayana Question Wrong. But Do You Know All The 7 Kaands? — Learn Here | Viral News

The question that challenged Ishit Bhatt was about the first kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. (Photo Credit: Instagram)

When Ishit Bhatt, a 10-year-old from Gujarat, stepped onto the Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, he grabbed all the attention, but not in the way most might expect. The fifth-grader’s confidence was hard to miss, but so was the way he spoke and reacted, which drew criticism from viewers across India.

Some of his reactions seemed abrupt, especially when he questioned host Amitabh Bachchan about the rules and answered before all options were read. His run on the show ended at the fifth question, which left him empty-handed.

The question that challenged Ishit was about the first kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. The options included Bala Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Kishkinda Kanda and Yuddh Kanda. This particular question, centred on an important part of the epic, eventually led to his early exit from the show.

While Ishit couldn’t answer it correctly, a content creator who goes by the name ‘Simpliedsd’ on Instagram turned it into a learning moment. He shared a video that explained all seven kandas of the Ramayana.

The caption read: “KBC kid got it wrong, you don’t. Helping you remember 7 Kaand of Valmiki Ramayan.”

The Baal Kanda

The first chapter of the Ramayana, Bala Kanda, narrates the early life of Lord Rama – his birth in Ayodhya to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya, the upbringing of Rama and his brothers, and their education. It also tells the story of Rama’s marriage to Sita, which sets the stage for the epic’s central events.

The Ayodhya Kanda

The second kanda focuses on the events leading to Rama’s exile. King Dasharatha wishes to crown Rama, but due to a promise he made to his wife Kaikeyi, Rama is sent into a 14-year exile. This kanda explores the royal family’s emotional struggles, Bharata’s loyalty to his elder brother and how Rama accepts the exile with dignity.

The Aranya Kanda

The kanda tells the story of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana’s exile in the forest. It shows their simple life in the wild and the difficulties they face, including demons. It ends with Sita’s abduction by Ravana.

The Kishkindha Kanda

In this kanda, Rama meets Hanuman and the vanara brothers, Bali and Sugriva. Rama helps Sugriva take back his kingdom from Bali, and in return, Sugriva and his army promise to help Rama rescue Sita.

The Sundar Kanda

Sundar Kanda centres on Hanuman’s extraordinary adventures. It narrates his leap to Lanka, the discovery of Sita and the heroic deeds he performs to gather intelligence for Rama. It is the only chapter of the Ramayana in which the hero is not Rama but rather Hanuman.

The Yuddha Kanda

Also called Lanka Kanda, this book details the great war between Rama’s army and Ravana’s forces. The kanda concludes with Sita’s rescue and the triumph of good over evil.

The Uttara Kanda

The final kanda explores Rama’s return to Ayodhya, his coronation and rule as king. It also describes the birth of his twin sons, Lava and Kusha, and Sita’s eventual return to the Earth.