Life of Hanuman

By Megha Marni

Birth of Hanuman

• Hanuman was born in the Treta Yuga, to Anjana, a female vanara and Kesari, a strong vanara .

• This birth was planned by the Supreme lord with a perfect idea in the mind. The combination of Vanara and the celestial gave Hanuman strength, divinity and quick wits - his main characteristics.

• Being Anjana's son, Hanuman is also called Anjaneya, which plainly means "arising from Anjana".

• Hanuman is considered to be an avatar(Incarnation) of Lord Shiva.

Birth of Hanuman

• Lord Hanuman is a provider of courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion.

• Shri Hanuman, a great disciple of Sri Rama, is the symbol of devotion and dedication.

Naughty Hanuman

Naughty Hanuman

• As a young monkey god, Hanuman was quite naughty and abused his powers to pester the saints living in the nearby forest.

• Finally all the gods prayed Brahma to find a solution.

• Thus a curse was created to protect the world from the mischief that young hanuman created, by removing his knowledge of his powers

Part in Ramayana

• The power of Hanuman:of becoming big is just one example only became available again when Jambavant, King of the bears, remembered Hanuman that he has that power.

• And that power was really great. • At the time of Ramayana, Hanuman

was send as an advance spy to Lanka. To reach the Island he has to fly over the sea but there was blocked by Sursa, who wanted to test him. She had a boon that everybody who comes before her must pass through her mouth.

Part in Ramayana

• However she wanted to swallow Hanuman, he became bigger and bigger so she also had to become bigger and bigger.

• Then Hanuman suddenly became very small and went in through her ear, coming out of her mouth, thus fulfilling the boon.

Part in Ramayana

• During the mighty battle that followed, Hanuman defeated the Demon Lankini, who was the principal guard of the city of Lanka.

• Finally Ravana defeated by Rama. Rama and Sita crowned king and queen of Ayodhya. Hanuman Remained Rama’s favorite general and continued his life in service to him.

Lord Hanuman - A Great Disciple• Lord Hanuman - A Great Disciple

Hanuman has intense love for his Lord Rama which can be considered from this instance.

• Once Hanuman was asked by Sri Rama, "How do you consider me?". Hanuman said: "Oh Lord, while I identify myself with my body, I am Thy servant. When I consider myself an individual soul, I am Thy part. But when I look upon myself as the spirit, I am one with Thee. This is my firm conviction."

Monkey Offering Prasadam To Rama

Quiz Time

1. What was Hanuman’s mother’s name?

2. What was Hanuman’s greatest feat during the battle of Lanka?

3. Name 3 unique qualities of Lord Hanuman ?

4. Who wanted to swallow Hanuman?

5. Being Anjana's son, Hanuman is also called?

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