Happy
Hanuman Jayanti (The day of Birth of Hanuman)to you. I came to know about this only today morning and was
bit disappointed because, I was writing this article to be posted today and
totally forgot about it.
Ever
since childhood, I used to be a great fan of Hanuman and used to love or read
about Hanuma, the wonderful, superhuman feats he performed etc.And, as a child
my father would make me read Hanuman Chalisa and Hanuman dandakam. Also, it was
a great assurance to always remember Hanuman because at that age, I understood
Hanuman is famou for killing the Rakshasas and all those silly Ghosts,scary
things would not even dare to come near you (If you have the blessings of
Hanuman).Then, after that Hanuman still continued to inspire me for his whole
hearted devotion to Lord Rama and so much so that, Hanuman wanted to live as
long as the universe existed so that he may continue to pray and worship Lord
Ram.That's why he is called Chiranjeevi - one who lives forever.
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| Hanumanji decorated with betel leaves |
Having
bowed to Sri Rama, Vayu’s son Hanumantha yearning to fly over ocean, stepped on
the Mahendra mountain and took off.He also indicates that he is not doing a
favor but doing a service to Sri Rama who is Supreme Lord Possessor of 16
auspicious qualities, infinite valor and strength and is super-efficient.Flight
is easier only when one holds his breath. By using the word “pavanasya soonuH”
he has told that now the person flying is wind God himself who controls
everybody’s breathing. When Hanumantha pressed his legs on Mandara Mountain in
order to fly, due to the force with which he pressed, the mountain sunk into
the earth.This also indicates that Ocean of Water is no challenge to messenger
of Shri Rama who is the Ocean of good virtues.
By
suppressing Mahendra Mountain Hanumantha has indicated that he is Vayu Deva who
is greater than Mahendra and other Demigods.Suppression of Mahendra Mountain is
also indicative of defeating Indrajit incident in the near future.
The
ocean became agitated due to the force of pull by Hanuman’s
strength.ocean started following him along with creatures living within. Trees
on the mountain were pulled by the force of his speed and started following him
too. Mainaka mountain which was thrown by Vayu God into the ocean rose up for
him. Even the Realizing that there was no place to stop on the ocean which was
spread over 100 yojanas,Mainaka mountain offered Hanuman to take rest.Hanumantha
who did not know exhaustion did not wish to take rest. How can a person of
infinite strength and virility be fatigued? He embraced Mainaka and continued
his journey…..
(To be Continued)
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