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Yatra yatra raghunatha kirtanam;
Tatra tatra kritha masthakanjalim;
Bhaspavaari paripurna lochanam;
Maarutim namata raakshasanthakam.
MEANING: "We bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with his palms folded
above his forehead, with a torrent of tears flowing down his eyes wherever
the Names of Lord Rama are sung".

SRI HANUMAN is worshipped throughout India-either alone or together with Sri
Rama. Every temple of Lord Rama has the murti or idol of Sri Hanuman.
Hanuman is the Avatars of Lord Shiva. He was born of the Wind-God and Anjani
Devi. His other names are Pavanasuta, Marutsuta Pavankumar, Bajrangabali and
Mahavira.

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 Lord Rama with
pure love and devotion without expecting any fruit in return. He lived to
serve Rama. He was humble, brave and wise. He possessed all the divine
virtues. He did what others could not do-crossing the ocean by uttering
Ram-Nam, burning the city of Lanka, bringing the sanjeevini herb and
restoring Lakshmana to life again. He brought both Sri Rama and Lakshmana
from the nether world after killing Ahiravana.
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He had devotion, power, 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 I am 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 did 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-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 your debts? I will always
remain indebted to you. I give you the boon that you will live forever. 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 shall be able to do all that even I cannot do!"

Thus did Lord Rama praise Hanuman when the latter returned to Rama after
finding out Sita in Lanka. Hanuman was not a bit elated. He fell down at the
Lotus 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 my of
these, but they want approbation or thanks. 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, an unsurpassed adept in Bhakti. His life
is full of object lessons. Everyone should try his level 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 Japa of Ram-Nam. Sri Hanuman will be highly
pleased and bless you with success in all undertakings.

Glory to Hanuman! Glory to His Lord, Sri Rama!





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