Lord Hanuman
हनुमान · Bajrangbali · Anjaneya · Mahavir · Sankat Mochan
Introduction
Lord Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Lord Rama and the embodiment of strength, courage, devotion, humility and selfless service. Born to Anjana and Kesari with the blessing of Vayu the wind god, he possesses unmatched physical power and yet never uses it for himself—every ounce of his might is offered to his Lord. Hanuman is worshipped across India as Sankat Mochan, the remover of troubles, because no difficulty is too great when he stands with a devotee. His unwavering chastity (brahmacharya), his single-pointed devotion (bhakti), and his fearless action have made him the archetype of the perfect servant of God and the protector of every sincere seeker.
Story & Origin
The Ramayana tells how Hanuman as a child mistook the rising sun for a ripe fruit and leapt into the sky to eat it. Indra struck him down with a thunderbolt, breaking his jaw—and this is why he is called Hanuman, 'one with a swollen jaw.' The wind god, enraged that his son had been harmed, withdrew all air from the universe until the devas restored Hanuman and blessed him with a long list of boons that made him indestructible, impervious to weapons, and capable of changing his size at will.
But Hanuman forgot his powers—until Jambavan reminded him at a critical moment. Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, had been abducted by the demon king Ravana and taken to Lanka across the ocean. Hanuman alone had the strength to leap across. Remembering his divine gifts, he grew to mountain size, sprang across the sea, found Sita in the Ashoka grove, gave her Rama's ring, burned Lanka with his tail and returned with news that sparked the great war. When Rama's brother Lakshmana was mortally wounded, Hanuman flew to the Himalayas and, unable to identify the sanjeevani herb, carried the entire mountain back. These are not just heroic tales—they are living reminders that when we fully surrender and remember our connection to the divine, we can accomplish what seems impossible.
After Rama's mission was complete, Hanuman asked for only one gift: to remain in the world wherever the name of Rama is chanted. He is therefore regarded as a Chiranjeevi, an immortal, silently present in every satsanga. The Hanuman Chalisa, written by Goswami Tulsidas in 40 verses, is one of the most recited prayers in all of Hinduism and is known to dissolve fear, illness and spiritual darkness.
Sacred Mantras
The seed mantra of Hanuman—invoked for courage, protection and the awakening of one-pointed devotion.
'Swift as thought, rivalling the wind, master of the senses, foremost among the wise—I take refuge in the son of the wind, the messenger of Sri Rama.'
The Hanuman Gayatri—used in morning meditation for strength, clarity and divine guidance.
Benefits of Worship
- ✦Removes fear, anxiety and chronic worry
- ✦Grants physical strength, stamina and protection from harm
- ✦Destroys black magic, evil eye and negative vibrations
- ✦Awakens devotion to Lord Rama and faith under pressure
- ✦Supports those pursuing athletics, armed forces and demanding careers
