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Lord Hanuman was born in Anjaneri a hilltop temple that one has to climb. Anjaneri is near Triambakeshwar, Nasik - a pilgrim village in Maharashtra State. Hanumanji is the symbol of Devotion and Service. Like Krishna, Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu whose elevated character and righteous actions are designed to inspire men to divine consciousness. In liberating his consort Sita from the demon Ravana (symbol of material illusion), Rama is greatly aided by the brave Hanuman. Recognizing Godhead beneath the human disguise, Hanuman consecrates himself wholly to service of Rama. Depicted in kneeling pose of utter devotion and humility, he symbolized the strength and purity of the Perfect Servant. |
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Hanumanji is known by many names as Anjaneya, Anjani Putra, Bajarangbali, Hanuman, Mahaveer, Maruti, Pavanputra etc. Hanuman, the monkey god, is the son of Vayu or Marut, the wind god. Hanuman's mother is Anjana. Hanuman is fast, the most agile and oriented god. Hanuman was the chief of the armies of Sri Ramachandra and took a prominent part in the war against Ravana, the king of Lanka, in the Indian epic poem Ramayana. Hanuman helped restore Sita Devi back to Sri Rama. Hanuman, worshipped for his strength, valor, agility, is a man of great teaming. He is considered to be an avatar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva. Hanuman, a great devotee of Sri Rama, is the symbol of devotion and dedication. Hanuman carried Sri Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulder when they were in search of Sugreeva, the king of Vanarav in Kishkindha and helped them to find Sita. Prior to the war between Sri Rama and Ravana, Anjaneya visited Lanka, met Ravana, created havoc and burnt down the city of Lanka (Lanka Dahan). |
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During the war, when
Lakshmana was injured seriously,
Sushena, the surgeon/physician of the monkey
army, despatched Maruti to bring herbal
medicine, Jadi Buti, from the far-off Sanjeevini
mountain in the Himalayas, before
sunrise. Flying over the Himalayas and unable
to identify the particular herb fast,
Hanuman uprooted and carried the entire Sanjivini
mountain in time to save the life of
Lakshmana. Hanuman was blessed by Sri Rama
with immortality (chiranjeevi).
Hanuman was a bachelor and is worshipped in all the temples of India. Every temple of Sri Rama contains an icon of Hanuman. Worship of Sri Rama is complete only with the worship of Hanuman. Sant Tulsidas composed the 40 stanzas of Hanuman Chalisa in praise of Hanuman. Hanuman Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. One cannot understand Hindu Dharma unless one knows Hanuman. |
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