HANUMAN JAYANTI 13-04-2006

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Lord Rama are sung”. SRI HANUMAN is worshipped all over India—either alone or

together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Sri Rama has the murti or idol of Sri

Hanuman. Hanuman is the Avatara of Lord Shiva. He was born of the Wind-God and

Anjani Devi. His other names are Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Pavankumar,

Bajrangabali and Mahavira. LORD HANUMANOm Sri Hanumate Namah He is the living

embodiment of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who

worked desirelessly and dynamically. He was a great devotee and an exceptional

Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion,

without expecting any fruit in return. He lived to serve Sri Rama. He was

humble, brave and wise. He possessed all the divine virtues. He did what others

could not do—crossing the ocean simply by uttering Ram-Nam, burning the city of

Lanka, and bringing the sanjeevini herb and restoring Lakshmana to life again.

He brought Sri Rama and Lakshmana from the nether world after killing

Ahiravana. He had devotion, knowledge, spirit of selfless service, power of

celibacy, and desirelessness. He never boasted of his bravery and

intelligence. He said to Ravana, “I am a humble messenger of Sri Rama. I have

come here to serve Rama, to do His work. By the command of Lord Rama, I have

come here. I am fearless by the Grace of Lord Rama. I am not afraid of death. I

welcome it if it comes while serving Lord Rama.” Mark here how humble Hanuman

was! How very devoted he was to Lord Rama! He never said, “I am the brave

Hanuman. I can do anything and everything.” Lord Rama Himself said to Sri

Hanuman, “I am greatly indebted to you, O mighty hero! You

did marvellous, superhuman deeds. You do not want anything in return. Sugriva

has his kingdom restored to him. Angada has been made the crown prince.

Vibhishana has become king of Lanka. But you have not asked for anything at any

time. You threw away the precious garland of pearls given to you by Sita. How

can I repay My debt of gratitude to you? I will always remain deeply indebted

to you. I give you the boon of everlasting life. All will honour and worship

you like Myself. Your murti will be placed at the door of My temple and you

will be worshipped and honoured first. Whenever My stories are recited or

glories sung, your glory will be sung before Mine. You will be able to do

anything, even that which I will not be able to!” Thus did Lord Rama praise

Hanuman when the latter returned to Him after finding Sita in

Lanka. Hanuman was not a bit elated. He fell in prostration at the holy feet of

Lord Rama. Lord Rama asked him, “O mighty hero, how did you cross the ocean?”

Hanuman humbly replied, “By the power and glory of Thy Name, my Lord.” Again

the Lord asked, “How did you burn Lanka? How did you save yourself?” And

Hanuman replied, “By Thy Grace, my Lord.” What humility Sri Hanuman embodied!

There are many who want wealth in return for their services. Some do not want

wealth, but they cannot resist name and fame. Others do not want any of these,

but they want approbation. Still others want nothing, but they boast of their

deeds. Hanuman was above all these. That is why he is recognised as an ideal

Karma Yogi and an unsurpassed adept in Bhakti. His life is full of object

lessons. Everyone should try his best to follow the noble example of Hanuman.

His birthday falls on Chaitra

Shukla Purnima (the March-April full moon day). On this holy day worship Sri

Hanuman. Fast on this day. Read the Hanuman Chalisa. Spend the whole day in the

Japa of Ram-Nam. Sri Hanuman will be highly pleased and will bless you with

success in all your undertakings. Glory to Hanuman! Glory to his Lord, Sri

Rama! WITH LOVE Diana

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