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Hanuman Ji

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Hanuman Ji is one of the most revered deities in Sanatan Dharma, known for his unwavering devotion, immense strength, and boundless humility. He is often depicted as a powerful Vanara (divine monkey being) with a muscular form, holding a mace (gada) and sometimes carrying a mountain, symbolizing his heroic deeds.

He is the epitome of bhakti (devotion), especially towards Lord Ram, and is considered a symbol of selfless service, courage, and spiritual wisdom. Hanuman Ji’s presence is believed to dispel fear, remove obstacles, and protect devotees from harm.

In Sanatan Dharma, Hanuman Ji represents the ideal devotee—one whose strength comes not from ego, but from surrender to the divine will. His life teaches the path of devotion, discipline, and inner strength that leads the soul toward liberation.

In Hindu mythology, Hanuman Ji is considered the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva, known as an embodiment of unique strength, devotion, and selfless service. His life is primarily centered around his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, as detailed in the epic Ramayana.

Beyond the core story of the Ramayana, Hindu texts like the Mahabharata and various Puranas provide additional tales that emphasize Hanuman Ji's unique qualities, including his immortality (Chiranjeevi) and immense wisdom.

Eternal Presence

Hanuman is one of the Chiranjeevis (immortals) in Hinduism, blessed by multiple deities and by Lord Rama and Sita to live as long as the stories of Rama are told on Earth. It is believed he still resides in the Himalayas, meditating and protecting devotees, and is spiritually present wherever the name of Rama is chanted with devotion.

Birth and Early Life

  • Parents: Hanuman Ji's mother was Anjana, a cursed celestial nymph, and his father was Kesari, the king of the Vanaras (monkey-like beings).
  • Son of the Wind God: He is also known as "Pawan Putra" or the son of Vayu (the wind deity), as Hindu legends state that the wind god played a crucial role in his birth. One narrative says that a piece of sacred kheer from King Dasharatha's Putrakameshti sacrifice was dropped by a kite into Anjana's hands, leading to Hanuman's birth after she consumed it.
  • Childhood Mischief: As a child, Hanuman once mistook the sun for a ripe fruit and leaped into the sky to eat it. Indra, the king of the gods, struck him with his vajra (thunderbolt) to stop him, injuring his chin (hanu), which is how he came to be known as Hanuman, meaning "one with a disfigured jaw."
  • Role in the Ramayana

    Hanuman Ji's most significant period was during the events of the Ramayana, where he displayed his extraordinary devotion to Lord Rama:

  • Meeting Rama: He met Lord Rama and his brother Lakshman in the forest of Kishkindha and helped foster an alliance between Rama and Sugriva.
  • Searching for Sita: When Ravana abducted Goddess Sita, Hanuman Ji leaped across the vast ocean in a single bound and located her in the Ashoka Vatika in Lanka. He delivered Rama's ring to Sita and demonstrated his might by setting Lanka ablaze.
  • Bringing Sanjeevani: During the war, when Lakshman was critically wounded, Hanuman Ji traveled to the Himalayas and lifted the entire mountain containing the Sanjeevani medicinal herb because he could not identify the specific plant.
  • Symbol of Devotion: He set an example of selfless service, courage, and steadfast devotion.
  • Hanuman Ji is considered a Chiranjeevi (immortal), believed to be present even today, protecting his devotees.