3 legends surrounding Lord Hanuman  - HT School (2024)

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What is the story behind Hanuman? ›

Vayu delivered the payasam to Anjana, who ate it and thanked the gods. This spoonful of pudding caused Anjana to give birth to a baby boy, Hanuman. Hanuman had the shape of a monkey like his mother Anjana, but Vayu took the young boy to be his own son, and so Hanuman is considered to be a God.

The Legend of Hanuman stays true to the Ramayana but as the series is adapted from Graphic India, a leader in comic books, the storytelling is sticks more to its graphic novel roots.

The sacred Hindu scriptures mention that he was married to Suvarchala Devi, the daughter of the Sun god. It is also believed that Lord Hanuman and his wife are childless celibates. Both the Ramcharit Manas and the Valmiki Ramayana address the account of Lord Hanuman's marriage with Suvarchala Devi.

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Proclaiming that he is a messenger for Sugreeva, Hanuman states that he acted in self defense and pleads with Ravana to restore Sita to Rama or to fall victim to Rama's wrath. Furious at hearing Hanuman's words, Ravana orders Hanuman's death.

According to Hindu mythology, Hanuman ji possesses the gift of immortality. As a celestial being and an incarnation of Lord Shiva's divine energy, it has been said that Hanuman will reside on the Gandhamadan mountain in Kaliyuga, transcending the boundaries of time and mortality.

It is said that Lord Hanuman chose a life of meditation and seclusion in the Himalayas. According to this belief, Lord Hanuman decided to distance himself from the mortal world and enter a deep state of meditation, as he waits for Lord Rama or his avatar to come back to Earth.

It is believed that Lord Hanuman is still alive and will never leave Earth. Hanuman, the Lord, is here with us. Lord Hanuman ripped open his chest to show everyone that Lord Ram resides in his heart, and this is another famous tale. In gratitude, Lord Ram granted Lord Hanuman eternal life.

Moral of Hanuman crosses the sea

Even if something is difficult we must face it bravely and try to attain success. Another lesson that the story teaches us is that we should always help others in recognising their potential and encourage them for the best.

What happens if we worship Hanuman? ›

Whether it's Hanuman Janmotsav or an ordinary day, worshipping Hanuman ji in the evening brings peace and tranquillity to one's mind, and helps in overcoming any adverse planetary conditions. As per the Ramayana, Vibhishan had a deep affection for Lord Hanuman and requested him to stay with him in Lanka.

He epitomizes the fusion of "strength, heroic initiative, and assertive excellence" with "loving, emotional devotion" to his lord Rama, embodying both Shakti and Bhakti. Subsequent literature has occasionally depicted him as the patron deity of martial arts, meditation, and scholarly pursuits.

When Hanuman continued to misbehave, powerful sages cursed him to forget his magic powers, such as the ability to fly or to become infinitely large, until he was reminded of them.

Suvannamaccha turned to Hanuman and her eyes were filled with love. No more, she said, would she prevent Hanuman from completing his mission. Her mermaids underwater would, in fact, return all the stolen rocks to the causeway. They parted as lovers part but it was not to be the end for them.

Although he was a brahmchari , He had a son 'Makardhawaja'. Hanuman's Son Makardhwaja was born from the might fish of the same name when Hanuman after burning the entire Lanka with his tail dipped his tail in the sea to cool it. It is said that his sweat was swallowed by a fish and thus Makardhawaja was conceived.

04/10​The sage's curse​

In his mischievous childhood, Hanuman would often trouble sages. Teasing a meditating sage led to a curse, making him forget his divine powers.

He epitomizes the fusion of "strength, heroic initiative, and assertive excellence" with "loving, emotional devotion" to his lord Rama, embodying both Shakti and Bhakti. Subsequent literature has occasionally depicted him as the patron deity of martial arts, meditation, and scholarly pursuits.

The Hanuman Purana, the story of Hanuman's birth, names Vayu, the god of the wind, as the monkey god's father. Hanuman's mother, Anjana, was an apsara (like a nymph or fairy) who was transformed into a monkey by an angry sage. The sage said Anjana could return to her original form if she birthed a powerful son.