Lord Hanuman
Devotee of Rama, treasure of strength and wisdom, and remover of troubles
Introduction
Shri Hanuman is the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and a treasure house of matchless strength. Born through the blessing of Vayu, the wind god, he is a symbol of strength, wisdom, humility and selfless service. He is immortal, and devotees believe he is present wherever the story of Rama is told. In Gujarat, Kashtabhanjan Dev at Salangpur is a centre of faith for millions of devotees.
Mantra
Om Ham Hanumate Namah
Read part by part
Parts of the story
5 parts • about 8 min of reading in all
Part 1 • 2 min
The Birth of the Son of the Wind
Mother Anjani's penance, the blessing of the wind god, and a leap at the sun, mistaking it for a fruit.
Part 2 • 1 min
The Curse and Learning from the Sun God
The sages' curse that he would forget his powers, and knowledge gained while moving alongside the sun's chariot.
Part 3 • 1 min
Meeting Lord Rama
On Mount Rishyamukh he met Rama and Lakshmana disguised as a Brahmin, and made Rama and Sugriva friends.
Part 4 • 2 min
Leaping the Ocean and Burning Lanka
Jambavan reminded him of his power, he found Sita in the Ashoka grove, and set Lanka on fire.
Part 5 • 2 min
The Sanjeevani Herb and Unbroken Devotion to Rama
Mount Dronagiri for Lakshmana, Sita and Rama in his heart, and the immortal Hanuman.