Lord Hanuman

Sri Hanuman

Characteristics :	Strength, Divinity and Quick Wits
Other Names :	Pawanputra, Marutinandan, Bajrangbali, Anjaniputra
Principal Scriptures:	Ramayana, Shiva Mahapurana
Mula Mantra :	Om Shri Hanumate Namah
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra:	Aum Anjaneyaye Vidmahe Mahabalaye Dheemahi Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat

Hanuman is considered to be an avatar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva. Shri Hanuman, a great disciple of Sri Rama, is the symbol of devotion and dedication. Lord Hanumana is a provider of courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion. Hanuman is in the form of Vaanar (monkey). He is usually pictured as a strong monkey holding a gada (mace) which is a sign of bravery and having a picture of Lord Rama on his chest which is a sign of his devotion to Lord Rama.

Birth of Hanuman
Hanuman was born in the Treta Yuga, to Anjana, a female vanara and Kesari, a strong vanara .This birth was planned by the Supreme lord with a perfect idea in the mind. The combination of Vanara and the celestial gave Hanuman strength, divinity and quick wits - his main characteristics. Being Anjana's son, Hanuman is also called Anjaneya, which plainly means "arising from Anjana".

Hanuman- The Brahmachaari

Hanuman remained a Brahmachaari throughout his life, an unmarried, celibate god. He is especially popular with body-builders, who believe that like him, one need to be celibate in order to have a strong body. Hanuman always treated women in the form of Mother and Sister. There are many incidences in the great epic Ramayana where this fact is proved.

Lord Hanuman - A Great Disciple

Hanuman has intense love for his Lord Rama which can be considered from this instance. Once Hanuman was asked by Sri Rama, "How do you consider me?". Hanuman said: "Oh Lord, while I identify myself with my body, I am Thy servant. When I consider myself an individual soul, I am Thy part. But when I look upon myself as the spirit, I am one with Thee. This is my firm conviction."

Worship of Hanuman

Hanuman is worshipped for his strength, agility and valor. The worship of Hanuman, symbolizes the worship of the Supreme Lord, for acquiring knowledge, physical and mental strength, truthfulness, sincerity, self-sacrifice, modesty, loyalty, and profound devotion to the Lord. Sri Hanuman was blessed by Sri Rama with immortality (chiranjeevi). Every temple of Sri Rama contains an idol of Hanuman. Worship of Hanuman is considered mandatory to complete the worship of Lord Rama.

During Chaitra (in between March-April), Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to honor the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god widely acclaimed throughout India.

Hanuman Aarti

Hanuman Aarti completes the worship or prayers made to the God. It is believed that aarti provides a completion to the puja .This aarti of Shri Hanuman is also known Bajrangbali Aarti.

Aarati Keejai Hanuman Lalaa Kee,
Dushta Dalan Raghunath Kalaa Kee,

Jaakay Bal Say Girivar Kaapay,
Roga Dosha Jaakay Nikat Na Jhaakay,

Anjani Putra Mahaa Baldayee,
Santan Kay Prabhu Sadaa Sahaayee

Day Veeraa Raghunath Pathaayay
Lankaa Jaaree Seeya Sudhi Laaye

Lankaa So Kota Samudra See Khaayee,
Jaata Pavansut Baar Na Laayee,

Lankaa Jaari Asur Sab Maaray,
Seeyaa Raamjee Kay Kaaj Savaaray,

Lakshman Moorcheet Paray Dharanee May,
Aani Sajeevan Praan Ubaaray,

Paithi Pataal Towri Yam Kaaray,
Ahiraavan Ke Bhujaa Ukhaaray,

Baaya Bhuja Asur Sanhaaray,
Dahinay Bhujaa Sab Sant Ubaaray,

Sur Nar Muni Jan Aarati Utaaray,
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Jee Uchaaray,

Kanchan Thaar Kapoor Kee Baatee,
Aarati Karat Anjani Maayee,

Jo Hanuman Jee Kee Aarati Gaavai,
So Baikuntha Amara Pad Paavai,

Lanka Vidvans Kiye Raghuraayee,
Tulsee Daas Swami Keerati Gaayee.

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a prayer of "forty verses". Verses are recited or chanted by groups. The acts and deeds of Lord Hanuman are recalled in these verses to aid the devotee to meditate on virtuous and noble qualities.

ll Doha ll
Shri Guru Charana Saroj Raja, Nija Mana Mukura Sudhaar l
Baranou Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phala Chaar ll
Buddhi Heena Tanujaanike ,Sumeero Pawana Kumaar l
Bala Buddhi Vidhya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesha Vikaar ll

ll Chaupai ll
Jai Hanuman Gyana Gunasagara, Jai Kapeesa Tihu Loka Ujaagara
Rama Doota Atulita Baladhaamaa, Anjanee Putra Pawanasuta Naama

Mahabir Bikram Bajarangee, Kumatee Nivaara Sumatee Ke Sangee
Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesha ,Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesha

Haatha Vajra Aur Dhwajaa Birajay, Kaandhe Moonj Janeun Saaje
Shankara Suvana Kesaree Nandana,Teja Pratapa Maha Jaga Vandana

Vidya Vaana Gunee Aati Chatur, Ramakaja Kareebe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Suneebe Ko Rasiya,Rama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya

Suukshmaroopadhari Siyahi Dikhava,Vikataroopadhari Lanka Jarawaa
Bhima Roopa Dharee Asura Sanhaare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaja Sanwaare

Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhana Jiyaye, Shri Raghubeera Harasheeura Laaye
Raghupatee Keenhi Bahuta Badaayii,Tum Mam Priya Bharata Sama Bhayee

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave, Asa Kahe Shreepathee Kantha Lagaave
Sanaka Dik Brahma Dee Muneesa, Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesa

Yama Kubera Digapaala Jahan The, Kavi Kovida Kahee Sakay Kahan The
Tum Upakaara Sugreevaheen Keenha, Rama Milaaya Rajapada Deenha

Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Maanaa,Lankeshwara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa
Juga Sahastra Yojana Par Bhanu ,Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mayee, Jaladhi Laanghee Gaye Acharaj Nahee
Durgama Kaaja Jagatke Jethe, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete

Rama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaale, Hota Na Aagyan Bina Paysaare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarana, Tum Rakshak Kahoo Ko Darna

Aapan Tej Samhaarao Aape, Teeno Lok Haankate Kaapein
Bhoota Pishaacha Nikata Nahee Aawe, Mahabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavay

Naashai Roga Hare Sab Peera, Japata Nirantara Hanumatha Beera
Sankat Se Hanuman Chodave, Man Krama Bachana Dhyan Jo Laave

Sab Para Raama Tapasvi Raja, Tinake Kaaja Sakal Tum Saaja
Aur Manoratha Jo Koyee Laave, Soyee Amitha Jeevan Phala Paave

Charahu Yuga Parataapa Tumhara, Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaaraa
Sadhoo Sant Ke Tuma Rakhwaale, Asura Nikandana Raama Dulare

Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa, Asabara Deena Jaankee Maataa
Rama Rasayan Tumhare Paasaa, Sadha Raho Raghupathee Ke Daasaa

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave, Janma Janma Ke Dukha Bisaraave
Antha Kaal Raghupatee Pura Jaayee,Jahaa Janma Hari Bhakta Kahayee

Aur Devatha Chit Na Dharayee, Hanumatha Seyi Sarva Sukha Karayee
Sankata Kate Mite Sab Peera , Jo Sumeere Hanumatha Bala Beera

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudeva Kee Naayee
Yah Shata Baar Paatha Kara Joyee, Chutahee Bandhee Maha Sukha Hoyi

Jo Yaha Pade Hanuman Chaleesa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhee Goureesa
Tulasidasa Sada Hari Chera, Keejay Naatha Hridaya Maha Dera

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Pawana Tanaya Sankat Harana, Mangala Muuratee Rupa l
Rama Lakhana Seeta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhoop ll

Different Names of Hanuman

Lord Hanuman is the epitome of devotion and dedication towards his Lord Rama. Shri Hanuman is considered as the avatar or incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hanuman is also known as the Monkey God, who represents strength, valor, wisdom, intellect and sincere devotion. Hanuman is a powerful God who observed celibacy throughout his life. Lord Hanuman is often worshipped to attain mental peace, knowledge, strength and power. Hanuman is known by different names like Pavanputra, Anjaneya, Bajrangbali, Jai Veer Hanuman and many more names. The following list contains 108 names of Hanuman with their meanings:

Name	Meaning
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)

Legends of Hanuman

Hanuman ji is considered as the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shri Hanuman is one of the popular gods of the Hindu religion and is worshipped all over the world. Life of Hanuman is a legend in itself, for his immeasurable love towards his Prabhu Ram. Here, are some stories of Sri Hanuman's life that shows his supreme devotion for Lord Rama.

Hanuman - A Great Disciple of Rama

Hanuman is a supreme devotee of Sri Rama. Many incidents of Hanuman's life acclaim this love. This is one interesting story which confirms the deep love of Hanuman for Lord Rama. Once when Sita ji (Consort of Lord Rama) was applying sindoora (vermillion) to her hair, Hanuman asked her the reason for doing so. She replied that by applying sindoora, she ensured a long life for her husband. The more sindoora she applied, the longer Rama's life would be. The devoted Hanuman then smeared his entire body with sindoora, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality.

Hanuman and His Love for Eating

Here is one more interesting story of Hanuman depicting the regard and dedication towards the Lord Rama. Once Sita ji invited Hanuman for a lunch and especially which was cooked by her. Sita ji made many delicacies for the lunch, which was to be attended by Hanuman. Hanuman ji came and started eating the food served to him. He ate the whole food which was made in the kitchen .Sita ji quickly made more delicacies in order to satisfy the hunger of Hanuman. Hanuman ate that too and asked for more. Again, Sita ji cooked some more food and again it got finished in seconds.

The condition was that nothing was left in the kitchen to cook. Sita ji got tensed and thought to ask lord Rama about the situation. She conveyed the whole scene to Rama. Rama asked Sita ji to give a Tulsi-dal (a leaf of Tulsi) to Hanuman and her problem would be solved. Sita ji did the same and Hanuman's appetite got satisfied. This shows that the words of Lord Rama are inevitable for Hanuman.