“Naase Rog, Hare Sab Peera, Japat Nirantra Hanumat Veera”- ailments and illness vanish, all pains go away for those who continuously immerse themselves in the recitation of the fearless Hanuman’s name”.
Hanuman, the son of Anjani and Kesari, the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva and the most powerful devotee of Sri Rama is a name for a Hindu devotee that instills strength, positivity, and devotion in the heart.
He is the source of wisdom, strength, spiritual awakening, and success in life. He is the most complete god any devotee could have.
This blog takes you to five of the most powerful and popular images of Lord Hanuman, which contain within themselves the virtues and stories of the Rama-bhakta.
These Hanuman statues are not only sacred icons but powerful emblems for the devotee of Hanuman, assuring the heart of his presence and benevolence eternal.
Hanuman or Anajaneya (the son of Devi Anjana) in Aashirvaad mudra (the gesture of giving a boon) is one of the most popular and powerful aspects of Hanuman. Many icons of Lord Hanuman depict him standing upright or seated, with his hand raised as the other rests on his thigh or Gada (mace).
The gesture of Aashirvaad is associated in Hindu dharma with assurance and blessing and shows Hanuman’s benevolence towards his devotees. Such Hanuman idols for home are a divine presence in the place of worship, perfect for daily rituals and attaining the virtues of Hanumanji in your life.
His head bowed gently, legs in the Veerasana or heroic pose, and hands joined together in Namaskar- the gesture of salutation of a deity or elder, Lord Hanuman in Namaskar mudra accompany Ram Darbar statue as a symbol of his devotion to Sri Ram or appears in a singular statute as the supreme symbol of the virtue of Bhakti (devotion) that finds a superlative expression in the actions of Hanuman.
This image of Lord Hanuman brings devotion, self-surrender, and calmness to the heart of the devotee, allowing them to embody the gentler qualities of Hanuman in life.
Hanuman is Brahmachari- he who has taken the vow of abstinence and has dedicated himself to the devotion of Ram as the supreme being.
As the Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva who is himself Adiyogi, the primordial Yogi (ascetic), Hanuman is the practitioner of Yoga and is often seen immersed in Dhyana or meditation, with his hands placed in his lap, half-opened eyes, and a tranquil expression on his face.
These statues of Hanuman ji are sacred icons for the Hanuman-bhakta who want to embody the calmness and restraint of Pavanasut (the son of Pavan or Lord of Winds).
The story of why Hanuman tore his chest is one of the most intriguing and devotional tales from Rama-katha. After the coming of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita to Ayodhya, a grand court was organized where everyone received exquisite gifts from Sri Rama.
Hanuman was given a pearl necklace as a reward, but to the surprise of everyone present, he broke the necklace and started closely looking at each pearl. When asked, he replied that he was looking for Sri Rama in the pearls, for anything which does not have the essence of Rama in it, was of no use to him.
The courtiers were baffled and challenged Hanuman- what use he have for his body if Rama did not reside in it? In a moment that inspired awe in the audience, Hanuman tore his chest open, revealing Rama’s sacred presence within him, thus once again becoming the cause of much joy in Rama’s heart and establishing himself as the supreme devotee of the Lord.
“Laaye Sanjeevani Lakhan Jiyaye, Sri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laaye”- “You brought the Sanjeevani herb which rejuvenated Lakshmana, seeing which a blissed Lord Rama embraced you with affection.”
Mentioned in the Ramacharitamanas of Goswami Tulsidas, these lines recall the episode of Hanuman lifting the whole Dronagiri mountain which had the life-giving Sanjeevani herb to help Lakshmana who was hurt during the war with Ravana.
Statues connected to this story depict Lord Hanuman in a valiant alidha pose, carrying the mountain on one shoulder and his gada (mace) on the other.
Hanuman lifting the mountain for Sanjeevani is a powerful symbol for his devotees, of the benevolence and strength of the god who would literally move a mountain to help those who call upon him!
In Conclusion
The powers and glories of Lord Hanuman are incomparable. He is the most formidable deity, who easily destroyed the golden Lanka of Ravana, yet he is the most gentle one who dedicated himself to the lotus feet (charan-kamal) of Rama. In his vajra or thunderbolt-like body, Hanuman carries all the affection and kindness of the world for anyone who evokes him.
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