If yoga is the ability to control one's mind then Hanuman is the quintessential yogi having a perfect mastery over his senses, achieved through a disciplined lifestyle tempered by the twin streams of celibacy and selfless devotion (bhakti). In fact, Hanuman is the ideal Brahmachari (one who follows the path of Brahma), if ever there was one.
He is also a perfect karma yogi since he performs his actions with detachment, acting as an instrument of destiny rather than being impelled by any selfish motive.
Jai Sri Ram
When Hanuman grew up he became the minister of Sugreeva, the King of Kishkindha. Vali was the elder brother of Sugreeva. Once Vali, who was fighting with a rakshasa, entered a cave with his opponent; he did not come out for a long time. Blood began to flow from the cave, so Sugreeva thought that Vali was dead. He returned to Kishkindha and became its king. But a little later, Vali returned and drove out Sugreeva. Sugreeva and his ministers hid themselves in the Malaya mountains; Vali could not enter this region.
When Shri Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana were in the forest, a rakshasa by name Ravana took away Sita by force. Rama was in great grief. He was wandering in the forests and came to Kishkindha. Sugreeva saw him when he came with Lakshmana to the Malaya mountains. Sugreeva and his companions were full of fear that Vali had sent Shri Rama and Lakshmana to kill them. But Hanuman asked them not to be afraid. Sugreeva was also very anxious to know who those handsome young men were. Whom should he send to talk to them? Finally he choose Hanuman.
Hanuman was an excellent ambassador. He could easily understand the nature of other people. As soon as he saw Rama and Lakshmana, he realized that they were not deceivers, but noble persons. In soft and pleasing words he asked them who they were, and told them about him. Rama was very happy when he heard the words of Hanuman. He said to Lakshmana, "Did you hear his words? Even an enemy with his sword drawn would be pacified by such words. If a ruler has such a messenger, his efforts will always be successful."
Hanuman took Rama and Lakshmana to Sugreeva. He had hopes that these brave young men would make Sugreeva king again.
Sugreeva's Minister, Rama's Messenger
Rama and Sugreeva became friends very soon. When Sugreeva challenged Vali to a fight, Rama helped his friend by killing Vali with an arrow.
When she heard this sad news, Vali's wife, Thara was full of grief. She fell on his body, weeping. Hanuman prostrated before her and said, "Revered lady, Vali came to this condition because of his evil deeds, his own actions. Sugreeva was only the means. Please do not think that Sugreeva killed Vali. No one can live for all times in this world. Look at your son Angada and console yourself."
Sugreeva then became king. All his troubles were over. The kingdom was his. He forgot his promise to Rama that he would immediately send servants to search for Sita and find her. He left the responsibilities of the state to his ministers; he forgot everything in his pleasures.
Hanuman warned him. He did his duty as a minister, saying the right thing at the right time. He said to Sugreeva, "O King, the kingdom and the fame which you desired are now yours. If you do not help your friends at the right time, even the greatest help you offer later will be totally useless. Though Rama is very anxious to find Sita, he is waiting for you. It is already late, but he is a patient man. Please send your army at once to search for Sita."
Sugreeva sent Neela, one of his commanders, to find out where Sita was. And he returned to his pleasures.
The rainy season was over. It was now autumn. Rama's mind was always filled with thoughts of Sita's sufferings and sorrows, and he was miserable. He revealed his misery to Lakshmana. Hot blooded Lakshmana was very angry with Sugreeva. He went to see Sugreeva. His anger made Sugreeva's subjects shiver with fear. Sugreeva himself was so terrified; he did not know what to do.
Again it was Hanuman who gave wise counsel. He said to Sugreeva, "Shri Rama may not really be angry with you. Perhaps he was sent Lakshmana to you as his work has been delayed. When those who are more powerful than we are enraged, it is not wise for us to become angry. Our anger will only heighten their rage. At such times we should seek to pacify the mighty. Besides, Shri Rama has helped you and therefore you should behave respectfully towards him."
This time advice was effective. Sugreeva pacified Lakshmana, and with his entire army went to Rama. He sent the army in all the four directions to find out where Sita was. Vast as the ocean, the army set off with shouts of enthusiasm. The deafening noise seemed to make the earth Shiver. Shri Rama removed a ring from his finger and giving it to Hanuman, said: "When Sita sees you, she may be afraid of you, or may not believe your words. If that happens, show her this ring. We depend entirely on your strength."
Hanuman prostrated before Rama and set off.
Hanuman meets Sita Ji
Jai Sri Ram
Anjaneya - Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota - Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre - Destroyer of Ashoka Orchard
Akshahantre - Slayer of Aksha
Balarka Sadrushanana - Like the Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute - Helper of Bheema
Batnasiddhikara - Granter of Strength
Bhakthavatsala - Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali - With strength of daamod
Bhavishya Chaturanana - Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala - Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini - Immortal
Chaturbahave - Four-Armed
Dashabahave - Ten-Armed
Danta - Peaceful
Dheera - Courageous
Deenabandhave - Defender of the Oppressed
Daithyakulantaka - Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya Vidhyataka - Destroyer of All Demons' Activities
Dhruddavrata - Determined Meditator
Dashagreevakulantaka - Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya Tatvangna - Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana Shailastha - Resident of Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta - One with Puffy Cheeks
Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka - Remover of the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti Vardhana - Winner of Jambavan's Love
JaiKapeesh - Hailing Monkey
Kapeeshwara -Lord of Monkeys
Kabalikruta -One who swallowed the Sun
Kapisenanayaka -Head of the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine -Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan -Son of Kesari
Kesarisuta -Son of Kesari
Kalanemi Pramathana -Slayer of Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata -Lord of the Monkeys
Karagrahavimoktre -One who Frees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha -Organizer of Time
Kanchanabha - Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine -Altering Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana -Slayer of Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre -Reviver of Lakshmana's Life
Lankapuravidahaka -The One Who Burnt Lanka
Lokapujya -Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti - Son of Marut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta - Most Radiant
Mahakaya - One with colossal body
Manojavaya - Swiftness like Wind
Mahatmane - Supreme Being
Mahavira - Most Courageous
Marutatmaja - Adored Like Gems
Mahabala Parakrama - Of Great Strength
Mahatejase - Most Radiant
Maharavanamardana - Slayer of the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase - Great Meditator
Navavyakruti Pandita - Skilful Scholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine - Having Principal Place on Arjuna's Flag
Pragnya - Scholar
Prasannatmane - Cheerful
Pratapavate - Known for Valour
Paravidhyaparihara - Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya Vinashana - Destroyer of Enemy's Valour
Parijata Tarumoolastha - Dweller under the Parijata Tree
Prabhave - Popular Lord
Paramantra Nirakartre - Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only
Pingalaksha - Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra - Son of Wind god
Panchavaktra - Five-Faced
Parayantra Prabhedaka - Destroyer of Enemies' Missions
Ramasugreeva Sandhatre - Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya - Crazy of listening Rama's Story
Ratnakundala Deeptimate - Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya Samudbhava - Born of Shiva
Ramachudamaniprada - Deliverer of Rama's Ring
Ramabhakta - Devoted to Rama
Ramadhuta - Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka - Slayer of Demons
Sankatamochanan - Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi
Mudrapradayaka - Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana - Destroyer of All Illusions
Sarvabandha Vimoktre - Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha Nivashinay - Killer of all Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara - Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine - Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra Swaroopavate - Possessor of all Hymns
Sarvatantra Sawaroopine - Shape of all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka - Dweller in all Yantras
Sarvarogahara - Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka - Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamochaka - Reliever from a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka Nivarana - Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow
Shrimate - Honored
Simhikaprana Bhanjana - Slayer of Simhika
Sugreeva Sachiva - Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora - Gallant
Surarchita - Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha - Spotless, Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre - Carrier of Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye - Pure, Chaste
Shanta - Very Composed and Calm
Shatakanttamadapahate - Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance
Sitanveshana Pandita - Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka - Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva - Always engaged in Rama's Service
Sagarotharaka - Leapt Across the Ocean
Tatvagyanaprada - Granter of Wisdom
Vanara - Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara - Beloved of Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya - Hard Like Metal
Vardhimainakapujita - Worshipped by Mynaka
Vagmine - Spokesman
Vijitendriya - Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha - Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha - Lord of Spokesmen
Yogine - Yogi (Saint)
Jai Sri Ram
Shiva has eleven forms of Rudra. He has several names and avataras and various scriptures and religious books give different names. However the 11 Rudras worshipped in the Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam Pooja is the most reliable information.
The 11 Rudras are as follows:
1. Mahadeva,
2. Shiva ,
3. Maha Rudra,
4. Shankara,
5. Neelalohita,
6. Eshana Rudra,
7. Vijaya Rudra,
8. Bheema Rudra,
9. Devadeva,
10. Bhavodbhava and
11. Adityatmaka Srirudra.
Their 11 consorts of these 11 Rudras are:
1. Dhee devi,
2. Dhritti devi,
3. Ushna (Rasala) devi,
4. Uma devi,
5. Neeyut devi,
6. Sarpi devi,
7. Eela devi,
8. Ambika devi,
9. Ieravati devi,
10. Sudha devi and
11. Deeksha devi respectively.
The 11 Rudras that form Ekadasa Rudra manifest at the time of the destruction of the material universe to burn it down and destroy it. They are:
1. Kapali
2. Pingala
3. Bhima
4. Virupaksha
5. Vilohita
6. Shashta
7. Ajapada
8. Ahirbidhanya
9. Sambhu
10. Chanda
11. Bhava
Hanuman is mentioned as an avatar of Shiva or Rudra in the Sanskrit texts like Mahabhagvata Purana, Skanda Purana, Brhaddharma Purana and Mahanataka among others.
It is believed that Panchamukha Hanuman is the 11th rudra of Lord Shiva.
Jai Sri Ram
Hanuman is one of the seven Chiranjivis and the only learned scholar who knew the nine Vyakaranas. He learned the shastras from Suryadev, the sun god. He is well versed with the Vedas and other sacred books.
He has exhibited astonishing physical strength and worked many miracles. His valour, wisdom, knowledge of the scriptures and superhuman strength attracted everybody who came near him. He had extraordinary skill in warfare. He is the chosen messenger of Lord Rama and the minister & messenger of Sugreeva. Lord Hanuman is fast - the most agile and oriented god.
Hanumanji is the symbol of Devotion and Service.
Hanuman was the chief of the armies of Sri Ramachandra and took a prominent part in the war against Ravana, the king of Lanka, in the Indian epic poem Ramayana. Hanuman helped restore Sita Devi back to Sri Rama. Recognizing Godhead beneath the human disguise, Hanuman consecrates himself wholly to service of Rama.
After the war, and after reigning for several years, the time arrived for Rama to depart to his supreme abode Vaikuntha. Many of Rama's entourage, including Sugriva, decided to depart with him. Hanuman, however, requested from Rama that he will remain on earth as long as Rama's name was venerated by people. Sita accorded Hanuman that desire, and granted that his image would be installed at various public places, so he could listen to people chanting Rama's name. He is one of the immortals (Chiranjeevi).
Jai Sri Ram
