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Bhattathity M P • December 16, 2002 


Hanuman
Hanuman, the great monkey hero, also called Maruti, assists Rama in his
battle with Ravana to rescue Sita, who had been kidnapped by Ravana. Hanuman
symbolizes the qualities of an ideal devotee of God, which can be
represented by the letters of his name, as follows:
H = Humility and hopefulness (optimism)
A = Admiration (truthfulness, devotion)
N = Nobility (sincerity, loyalty, modesty)
U = Understanding (knowledge)
M = Mastery over ego (kindness, compassion)
A = Achievements (strength)
N = Nishkama-karma (selfless work in service of God)
After his coronation, following victory in the battle with Ravana, Rama
distributed gifts to all those who had assisted him in his battle with
Ravana. Turning towards Hanuman, Rama said, "There is nothing I can give you
that would match the service you have rendered to me. All I can do is to
give you my own self." Upon hearing these words, Hanuman stood by Rama, in
all humility, with hands joined together in front of his (Hanuman's) mouth,
and head slightly bent in the pose of service for Rama. To this day, this
picture of Hanuman, as a humble devotee of the Lord, is the most popular
among the admirers and worshippers of Hanuman.
The worship of Hanuman, therefore, symbolizes the worship of the Supreme
Lord, for acquiring knowledge, physical and mental strength, truthfulness,
sincerity, selflessness, humility, loyalty, and profound devotion to the
Lord.



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